SPECS / COMPARISON
JCB JS160LC vs Hitachi ZX180LCN
A detailed comparison of the JCB JS160LC and the Hitachi ZX180LCN. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
JCB JS160LC92 kW (123 HP)
Hitachi ZX180LCN90 kW (121 HP)
Weight
JCB JS160LC17235 kg (37997 lbs)
Hitachi ZX180LCN17500 kg (38581 lbs)
Operating Weight
JCB JS160LC17235 kg (37997 lbs)
Hitachi ZX180LCN17500 kg (38581 lbs)
| Specification | JCB JS160LC Mid-Size Excavators | Hitachi ZX180LCN Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 17235 kg (37997 lbs) | 17500 kg (38581 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 92 kW (123 HP) | 90 kW (121 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 549 cm (216 in.) | 613 cm (241 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 549 cm (216 in.) | 613 cm (241 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 655.3 cm (258.0 in.) | 646.2 cm (254.4 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 835.2 cm (328.8 in.) | 890.0 cm (350.4 in.) |
| Max Digging Reach | 853.4 cm (336.0 in.) | — |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 490.7 cm (193.2 in.) | 521.2 cm (205.2 in.) |
| Overall Length | 835.2 cm (328.8 in.) | 899.2 cm (354.0 in.) |
| Track Length | 3718.6 cm (1464.0 in.) | 4053.8 cm (1596.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 310.9 cm (122.4 in.) | 338.3 cm (133.2 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.9 m2 (1.2 cu yds) | 0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m2 (1.3 cu yds) | 1.2 m2 (1.6 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) | 0.5 m2 (0.7 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 48.8 cm (19.2 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 234.7 cm (92.4 in.) | 246.9 cm (97.2 in.) |
| Min swing radius | 3602.7 cm (1418.4 in.) | — |
| Overall Width | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) |
| Engine Make | Isuzu | Isuzu |
| Engine Model | 4 JJIX | AA-4BG1TCG |
| Net Power | 92 kW (123 HP) | 90 kW (121 HP) |
| Gross Power | 100.1 kW (134.3 HP) | 98.7 kW (132.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 136 LPM (36.5 GPM) | 299 LPM (79.3 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 142.0 l (37.5 gal) | 180.2 l (47.6 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 314 Bar (4554 psi) | 343 Bar (4980 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 17235 kg (37997 lbs) | 17500 kg (38581 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.0 km (3.1 mph) | 5.1 km (3.2 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 10.4 RPM | 12.9 RPM |
| Cab Height | 295.7 cm (116.4 in.) | 289.6 cm (114.0 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with intercooled | Turbocharged with intercooled |
| Cooling Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | 19.3 l (5.1 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 252.9 l (66.8 gal) | 280.1 l (74.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 6.1 l (1.6 gal) | 6.4 l (1.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 15.9 l (4.2 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Ground Pressure | 48.3 kPa (7.0 psi) | 47.6 kPa (6.9 psi) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 7 | 7 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 43 | 46 |
| Displacement | 2998.8 cc (183 cu. in.) | 4329.5 cc (264 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 50.8 cm (20.0 in.) | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 887.0 cm (349.2 in.) | 929.6 cm (366.0 in.) |
| Alternator | 55 A | 50 A |
| Track Gauge | 222.5 cm (87.6 in.) | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 106.7 cm (42.0 in.) | 100.6 cm (39.6 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 146.839 kg (323721 lbs) | — |
| Battery | 2 x 12 V | — |
| Max Torque | — | 449.0 Nm (331.2 ft-lbs) |
| Torque Power | — | 1800 RPM |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

