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JCB 520X LC VS CAT 345 GC Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Cat® C9.3B
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Cat® C9.3B
Gross Power
298 kw
259 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
259 kw
Net Power
285 kw
258 kw
Net Power
285 kw
258 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
346 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
346 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
9300 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
9300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1900 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1900 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
2100 Nm
1550 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
1550 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
43200 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
43200 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
9000 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
9000 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
68 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
68 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
423 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
423 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
7200 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
7200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5390 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5390 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
11290 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
11290 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
7210 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
7210 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
10540 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
10540 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.900 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.900 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
235 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
235 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
186 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
186 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
40 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
13.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
13.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
5 030 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
5 030 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
520 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
520 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
3530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
3530 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
11600 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
11600 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3340 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3340 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
3230 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
3230 mm
Boom Height
4 m
3.121 m
Boom Height
4 m
3.121 m
Track Width
600 mm
2740 mm
Track Width
600 mm
2740 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8.27 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8.27 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
292 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
292 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
2.1/2.2/2.3
Bucket Options
3.4
2.1/2.2/2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
106 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
106 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Alternator Output
100 A
80 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
JCB 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
CAT 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
