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JCB 520X LC VS JCB NXT 205 Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
JCB NXT 205
₹ 56 L - 57.98 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
JCB NXT 205
₹56L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB NXT 205
From ₹ 56 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Gross Power
298 kw
104 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
104 kw
Net Power
285 kw
104 kw
Net Power
285 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
2100 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
20500 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
20500 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
21000 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
21000 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
1080 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
1080 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
50 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
50 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
20 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
20 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
6140 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
6140 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5567 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5567 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
6359 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
6359 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
9128 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
9128 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
3370 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
3370 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
9562 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
9562 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
3060 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
4 m
3.122 m
Boom Height
4 m
3.122 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
13.0 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
13.0 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
Bucket Options
3.4
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Digital multi‑function monitor
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Digital multi‑function monitor
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)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
100 A
75 A
Alternator Output
100 A
75 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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 NXT 205
Pros
- Powered by a Cummins 6BT 5.9C 140 HP diesel engine with good torque for a 20‑t class excavator.
- High bucket tearout and robust hydraulic pump capacity (~2×220 L/min) help productive digging and cycle times.
- Excellent boom height, reach and dig depth help versatility for site, utility and general construction tasks.
