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JCB NXT 205 VS JCB NXT 215LC Comparison
JCB NXT 205
₹ 56 L - 57.98 L
VS
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
JCB NXT 205
₹56L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
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JCB NXT 205
From ₹ 56 Lakh
JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Gross Power
104 kw
104 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
104 kw
Net Power
104 kw
102 kw
Net Power
104 kw
102 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5883 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5883 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
571 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20500 kg
21500 kg
Operating Weight
20500 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
21500 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
47 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
47 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
220 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
220 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
230 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
230 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
162 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
162 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
5990 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
5990 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
9720 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
9720 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
6490 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
6490 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
9220 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
9220 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
2920 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
2920 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
131 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
131 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
99 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
99 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
40 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
17 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
17 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Crawler – Steel Track
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Crawler – Steel Track
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9562 mm
9500 mm
Overall Length
9562 mm
9500 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3050 mm
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.200 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
180 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
180 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
0.9/1.2
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
0.9/1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
75 A
80 A
Alternator Output
75 A
80 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 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.
JCB NXT 215LC
Pros
- Strong engine & digging performance – Powered by a Cummins 140 HP engine with good torque (~571 Nm), giving solid power for medium-duty earthmoving and general construction tasks.
- Robust build & stability – With an operating weight ~21,500 kg, a wide track gauge, and a large undercarriage, it offers better stability on various ground conditions compared to lighter competitors.
- Good digging force – High bucket digging force (~131.9 kN) helps in tougher digging applications and load handling
