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KUBOTA U17-3 VS JCB 520X LC Comparison
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22-24L*
VS
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45-64.99L*
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
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KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D902
JCB X12 diesel engine
Model
Kubota D902
JCB X12 diesel engine
Gross Power
12.7 kw
298 kw
Gross Power
12.7 kw
298 kw
Net Power
11.3 kw
285 kw
Net Power
11.3 kw
285 kw
Engine Power
17.0 HP
400 HP
Engine Power
17.0 HP
400 HP
Engine Displacement
898 cc
11000 cc
Engine Displacement
898 cc
11000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BSIV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BSIV
BS IV
Max Torque
880 Nm
2100 Nm
Max Torque
880 Nm
2100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1800 kg
55300 kg
Operating Weight
1800 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
55300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
8000 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
8000 kg
Ground Pressure
37 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
37 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
45.0 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
45.0 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
186 bar
380 bar
Maximum System Pressure
186 bar
380 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
400 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
27.7 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
27.7 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2310 mm
7000 mm
Max Digging Depth
2310 mm
7000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1910 mm
6500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1910 mm
6500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3970 mm
7000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3970 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
2440 mm
9800 mm
Max Dumping Height
2440 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
3640 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
3640 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2950 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2950 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.2 kN
350 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.2 kN
350 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.5 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.5 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
13 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
13 litres
400 litres
Cooling System Capacity
2.4 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
2.4 litres
50 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
0.25 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
0.25 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
760 mm
2740 mm
Track Gauge
760 mm
2740 mm
Track Length on Ground
1585 mm
4370 mm
Track Length on Ground
1585 mm
4370 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
603 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
603 mm
Tail Swing Radius
620 mm
3881 mm
Tail Swing Radius
620 mm
3881 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3545 mm
11500 mm
Overall Length
3545 mm
11500 mm
Overall Width
1240 mm
3500 mm
Overall Width
1240 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3800 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3800 mm
Cab Height
2340 mm
3500 mm
Cab Height
2340 mm
3500 mm
Boom Height
2.340 m
4 m
Boom Height
2.340 m
4 m
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.1 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.1 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
21.6 kN
280 kN
Drawbar Pull
21.6 kN
280 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.04 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.04 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
3.4
Bucket Options
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
3.4
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Display Type
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
High‑back suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
High‑back suspension seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
2x12 V
Battery
12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
100 A
Alternator Output
40 A
100 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
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
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.
