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JCB 18Z VS JCB 520X LC Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25-30L*
VS
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45-64.99L*
JCB 18Z
₹25L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
JCB X12 diesel engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
JCB X12 diesel engine
Gross Power
11.7 kw
298 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
298 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
285 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
285 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
400 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
400 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
11000 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
11000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
2100 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
2100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
55300 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
55300 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
8000 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
8000 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
380 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
380 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
400 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
7000 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
7000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
6500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
6500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
7000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
9800 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2950 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2950 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
350 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
350 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
400 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
50 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
2740 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
2740 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
4370 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
4370 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
603 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
603 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
3881 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
3881 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
11500 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
11500 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
3500 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3800 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3800 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3500 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3500 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
4 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
4 m
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
280 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
280 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
3.4
Bucket Options
0.4
3.4
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
2x12 V
Battery
12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
100 A
Alternator Output
60 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
JCB 18Z
Pros
- Zero tail swing design lets you work in confined spaces without the rear counterweight hitting obstacles.
- Easy access service panels and 180° opening door make maintenance quicker.
- Heavy‑duty steel bodywork and ROPS/TOPS canopy protect the machine and operator.
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.
