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JCB 520X LC VS Volvo EC215 Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45-64.99L*
VS
Volvo EC215
₹ 39-40.99L*
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
Volvo EC215
₹39L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Volvo EC215
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
VECV E494-Tier 3
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
VECV E494-Tier 3
Gross Power
298 kw
104 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
104 kw
Net Power
285 kw
102 kw
Net Power
285 kw
102 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
137 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
137 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
5700 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
5700 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 IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
2100 Nm
800 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
22000 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
22000 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
21000 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
21000 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
4000 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
4000 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
400 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
400 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
359 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
359 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
140 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
240 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
240 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
6380 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
6380 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5278 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5278 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
9700 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
9700 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
6570 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
6570 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
9216 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
9216 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
5.910 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
5.910 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
2500 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
113 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
113 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
103 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
103 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
360 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
360 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
140 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
15 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
15 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2 390 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2 390 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
4 460 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
4 460 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
450 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2880 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2880 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
9570 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
9570 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2200 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2300 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
3123 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
3123 mm
Boom Height
4 m
5.910 m
Boom Height
4 m
5.910 m
Track Width
600 mm
520 mm
Track Width
600 mm
520 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11.6 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11.6 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
157 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
157 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.9
Bucket Options
3.4
0.9
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
LCD
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
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
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Alternator Output
100 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 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.
Volvo EC215
Pros
- Strong Performance: Good power and torque for medium tasks.
- Efficient Hydraulics: Capable flow for consistent boom/arm action
- Competitive Pricing: Positioned lower than larger EC210/EC220 class, increasing value for money.
