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Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G VS JCB NXT 225 LCM Comparison
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹ 80 L - 90 L
VS
JCB NXT 225 LCM
₹ 65 L - 67 L
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹80L
JCB NXT 225 LCM
₹65L
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Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
From ₹ 80 Lakh
JCB NXT 225 LCM
From ₹ 65 Lakh
Engine
Model
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9
Model
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9
Gross Power
360 kw
110 kw
Gross Power
360 kw
110 kw
Net Power
360 kw
110 kw
Net Power
360 kw
110 kw
Engine Power
483 HP
148 HP
Engine Power
483 HP
148 HP
Engine Displacement
15681 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
15681 cc
5900 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS II
BS IV
Max Torque
1945 Nm
672 Nm
Max Torque
1945 Nm
672 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
80800 kg
22200 kg
Operating Weight
80800 kg
22200 kg
Machine Weight
80800 kg
22200 kg
Machine Weight
80800 kg
22200 kg
Counter Weight
43231 kg
5623 kg
Counter Weight
43231 kg
5623 kg
Ground Pressure
110 kg
48 kg
Ground Pressure
110 kg
48 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
1024 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
1024 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
319 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
319 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
1024 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
1024 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
765 L/min
154 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
765 L/min
154 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8870 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
8870 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7170 mm
3850 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7170 mm
3850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
14100 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
14100 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
9080 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
9080 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
13030 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
13030 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
8.400 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
8.400 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
3700 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
3700 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
339 kN
129.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
339 kN
129.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
212 kN
114.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
212 kN
114.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1110 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1110 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
500 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
500 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
112 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
112 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
52 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
52 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
15.7 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
15.7 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
38 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
38 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
650 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
650 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
3450 mm
2400 mm
Track Gauge
3450 mm
2400 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 840 mm
3710 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 840 mm
3710 mm
Ground Clearance
890 mm
460 mm
Ground Clearance
890 mm
460 mm
Tail Swing Radius
4600 mm
2820 mm
Tail Swing Radius
4600 mm
2820 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Sealed, lubricated undercarriage with spring‑enhanced recoil and grease cylinder track adjustment
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Sealed, lubricated undercarriage with spring‑enhanced recoil and grease cylinder track adjustment
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
14000 mm
9650 mm
Overall Length
14000 mm
9650 mm
Overall Width
4100 mm
2560 mm
Overall Width
4100 mm
2560 mm
Overall Height
3780 mm
3180 mm
Overall Height
3780 mm
3180 mm
Cab Height
3780 mm
3000 mm
Cab Height
3780 mm
3000 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.061 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.061 m
Track Width
3450 mm
600 mm
Track Width
3450 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
7.4 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
7.4 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
560 kN
197.8 kN
Drawbar Pull
560 kN
197.8 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
4.5 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.5 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.9 – 4.5
0.9–1.2
Bucket Options
2.9 – 4.5
0.9–1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Breaker, grapple, ripper, etc (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Breaker, grapple, ripper, etc (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Digital multi‑info display (typical)
Display Type
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Digital multi‑info display (typical)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
75 A
Alternator Output
50 A
75 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
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.
JCB NXT 225 LCM
Pros
- Powerful 148 hp Cummins engine for heavy digging and cycle times.
- Robust bucket capacity up to 1.2 m³ for bulk material movement
- IntelliControl with 3 power & 10 working modes optimizes fuel usage and productivity.
