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JCB 130 VS JCB 55Z Comparison
JCB 130
₹ 35 L - 41.99 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
JCB 130
₹35L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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JCB 130
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB 444 NA
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
JCB 444 NA
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
60 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
60 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
59.6 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
59.6 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
80 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
80 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 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
380 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
380 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12800 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
12800 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
12800 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
12800 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
1920 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
1920 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
234 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
234 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
320 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
320 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
124 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
124 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
117 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
117 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4833 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
4833 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4280 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4280 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7450 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7450 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
6120 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
6120 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
8580 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
8580 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
4.400 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
4.400 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
84.4 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
84.4 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
56.8 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
56.8 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,780 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,780 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
464 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
464 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2050 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2050 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
7270 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
7270 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2840 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2840 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.208 m
Track Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Width
500 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
94.4 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
94.4 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.65 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.65 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital Multi‑Function Display
Standard machine display
Display Type
Digital Multi‑Function Display
Standard machine display
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
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
95 A
85 A
Alternator Output
95 A
85 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
JCB 130
Pros
- Good Size for Mixed Jobs – ~12.8 t machine fits between mini and larger medium excavators for general construction.
- Balanced Dig Depth & Reach – ~4.83 m dig depth and ~7.61 m reach offer solid performance for utility, site prep, and foundation work.
- Established Brand & Dealer Support – JCB has wide service and parts support in India, which helps uptime.
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