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JCB 520X LC VS JCB 55Z Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
298 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
285 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
285 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 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
2100 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
45 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
700 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 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
7000 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 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
600 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 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
11500 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
4 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
4 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
3.4
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Standard machine display
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Standard machine display
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 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
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.
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
