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CAT 322 VS JCB 55Z Comparison
CAT 322
₹ 45 L - 49 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
CAT 322
₹45L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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CAT 322
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6 Engine
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Cat® C3.6 Engine
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
173 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
173 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
129 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
129 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
134 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
134 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1050 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22900 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
22900 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
30500 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
30500 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
6500 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
6500 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
55 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
55 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
560 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
560 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
300 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
300 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5630 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5630 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
7300 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
7300 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
6.150 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
6.150 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
180 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
180 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
130 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
130 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
520 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
520 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
240 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
240 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3830 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3830 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
470 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
470 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3050 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3050 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler / Steel Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler / Steel Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11200 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
11200 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
3190 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
3190 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3200 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3200 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.600 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.600 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
270 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
270 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.2
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
1.2
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Crusher, Ripper
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Crusher, Ripper
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
10 Inch LCD Touch Screen
Standard machine display
Display Type
10 Inch LCD Touch Screen
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
85 A
Alternator Output
100 A
85 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
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
CAT 322
Pros
- 134 Hp Cat C3.6 engine delivers consistent performance.
- Advanced hydraulic system ensures fast cycle times.
- High hydraulic pressure of 5076.32 psi supports powerful digging.
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
