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Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G VS HYUNDAI R230LM Smart Comparison
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹ 80 L - 90 L
VS
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹ 62 L - 64 L
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹80L
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹62L
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Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
From ₹ 80 Lakh
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
From ₹ 62 Lakh
Engine
Model
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Model
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Gross Power
360 kw
110 kw
Gross Power
360 kw
110 kw
Net Power
360 kw
108 kw
Net Power
360 kw
108 kw
Engine Power
483 HP
148 HP
Engine Power
483 HP
148 HP
Engine Displacement
15681 cc
5,880 cc
Engine Displacement
15681 cc
5,880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS II
BS-V
Emission Standard
BS II
BS-V
Max Torque
1945 Nm
625 Nm
Max Torque
1945 Nm
625 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
80800 kg
23300 kg
Operating Weight
80800 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
80800 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
80800 kg
23300 kg
Counter Weight
43231 kg
3,800 kg
Counter Weight
43231 kg
3,800 kg
Ground Pressure
110 kg
49 kg
Ground Pressure
110 kg
49 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
1024 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
1024 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
319 bar
323 bar
Maximum System Pressure
319 bar
323 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
1024 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
1024 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
765 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
765 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8870 mm
6220 mm
Max Digging Depth
8870 mm
6220 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7170 mm
5,720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7170 mm
5,720 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
14100 mm
9,330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
14100 mm
9,330 mm
Max Dumping Height
9080 mm
6,520 mm
Max Dumping Height
9080 mm
6,520 mm
Max Cutting Height
13030 mm
6,010 mm
Max Cutting Height
13030 mm
6,010 mm
Boom Length
8.400 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
8.400 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
3700 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
3700 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
339 kN
152 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
339 kN
152 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
212 kN
117.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
212 kN
117.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1110 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1110 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
500 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
500 litres
150 litres
Cooling System Capacity
112 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
112 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
52 litres
21 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
52 litres
21 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
15.7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
15.7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
38 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
38 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
650 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
650 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
3450 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
3450 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 840 mm
3640 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 840 mm
3640 mm
Ground Clearance
890 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
890 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
4600 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
4600 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
14000 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Length
14000 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Width
4100 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Width
4100 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Height
3780 mm
3,110 mm
Overall Height
3780 mm
3,110 mm
Cab Height
3780 mm
2,920 mm
Cab Height
3780 mm
2,920 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.500 m
Track Width
3450 mm
600 mm
Track Width
3450 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
7.4 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
7.4 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
560 kN
206.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
560 kN
206.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
4.5 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.5 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.9 – 4.5
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Bucket Options
2.9 – 4.5
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Display Type
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2 × 12 V
Battery
2X12 V
2 × 12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
80 A
Alternator Output
50 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Other
Lighting Type
Halogen
Other
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
Pros
- Uses Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 6‑cyl turbocharged engine producing ~483 HP / 360 kW @ 1,800 rpm, which gives strong performance in heavy digging cycles.
- Dual high‑capacity main pumps (~1,024 L/min total) provide robust flow for demanding implement actions and attachments.
- Multiple boom/arm combinations expand working range from trenching to deep/exceeding reach applications.
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
Pros
- Higher Engine Power & Digging Capability
- Strong Excavation & Stability
- Smart Hydraulic & Control Systems
