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JCB NXT 290 LR VS JCB NXT 215LC Comparison
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹ 81 L - 83.01 L
VS
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹81L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
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JCB NXT 290 LR
From ₹ 81 Lakh
JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Engine
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Gross Power
160 kw
104 kw
Gross Power
160 kw
104 kw
Net Power
170 kw
102 kw
Net Power
170 kw
102 kw
Engine Power
200 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
200 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
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
765 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
765 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
47173 kg
21500 kg
Operating Weight
47173 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
21500 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
47 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
47 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
220 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
220 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
230 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
230 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
162 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
162 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
5990 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
5990 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
9720 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
9720 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
6490 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
6490 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
9220 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
9220 mm
Boom Length
8 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
8 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
7000 mm
2920 mm
Arm Length
7000 mm
2920 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
131 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
131 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
99 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
99 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
40 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
17 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
17 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Track
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Track
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
9500 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
9500 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
3050 mm
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.200 m
Track Width
567 mm
600 mm
Track Width
567 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
23 %
35 %
Gradeability
23 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
180 kN
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
180 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
1.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
1.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9/1.2
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9/1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
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
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 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 NXT 290 LR
Pros
- Very deep dig capability — class-leading reach (~17.3 m) for deep excavation, water work, river dredging, and civil engineering.
- High operating weight (~47 t) gives stability and strength for heavy long-reach operations.
- Suitable for specialized deep-dig jobs that standard excavators can’t reach.
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
