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JCB NXT 290 LR VS Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G Comparison
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹ 81 L - 83.01 L
VS
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹ 80 L - 90 L
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹81L
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹80L
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JCB NXT 290 LR
From ₹ 81 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Gross Power
160 kw
360 kw
Gross Power
160 kw
360 kw
Net Power
170 kw
360 kw
Net Power
170 kw
360 kw
Engine Power
200 HP
483 HP
Engine Power
200 HP
483 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
15681 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
15681 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
765 Nm
1945 Nm
Max Torque
765 Nm
1945 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
47173 kg
80800 kg
Operating Weight
47173 kg
80800 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
80800 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
80800 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
43231 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
43231 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
110 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
110 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
1024 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
1024 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
319 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
319 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
1024 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
1024 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
765 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
765 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
8870 mm
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
8870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
7170 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
7170 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
14100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
14100 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
9080 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
9080 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
13030 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
13030 mm
Boom Length
8 m
8.400 m
Boom Length
8 m
8.400 m
Arm Length
7000 mm
3700 mm
Arm Length
7000 mm
3700 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
339 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
339 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
212 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
212 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
1110 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
1110 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
500 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
500 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
112 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
112 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
52 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
52 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
15.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
15.7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
38 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
38 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
650 mm
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
650 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
3450 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
3450 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
5 840 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
5 840 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
890 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
890 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
4600 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
4600 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
14000 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
14000 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
4100 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
4100 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3780 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3780 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
3780 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
3780 mm
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.500 m
Track Width
567 mm
3450 mm
Track Width
567 mm
3450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
7.4 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
7.4 rpm
Gradeability
23 %
70 %
Gradeability
23 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
560 kN
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
560 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
2.9 – 4.5
Bucket Options
0.8
2.9 – 4.5
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
50 A
Alternator Output
80 A
50 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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
JCB NXT 290 LR
Pros
- Very deep dig capability — class-leading reach (~17.3 m) for deep excavation, water work, river dredging, and civil engineering.
- High operating weight (~47 t) gives stability and strength for heavy long-reach operations.
- Suitable for specialized deep-dig jobs that standard excavators can’t reach.
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.
