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| Key Highlights | Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
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| Particulars | Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
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Comparing Caterpillar 424 and JCB 4DX backhoe loaders reveals both machines to have their unique advantages. The Caterpillar 424 is focused on higher torque and bucket maneuverability, while the JCB 4DX shines with deeper digging capacity, height of operation, and hydraulic system performance.
The choice between Caterpillar 424 and JCB 4DX should be made based on the specific needs of your construction or excavation projects. If you need higher torque and maneuverability, go for the Caterpillar 424. On the other hand, if you prioritize digging depth, working height, and hydraulic efficiency, the JCB 4DX might be more suitable.
| Brand | Caterpillar | JCB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | ₹ 34-35 Lakhs | ₹ 36-40 Lakhs |
| Engine | Cat 74 HP | JCB 74 HP |
| Bucket | 0.27 m³ | 0.32 m³ |
| Shovel | 1.05 m³ | 1.2 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 4138 mm | 5360 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 2794 mm | 2930 mm |
| Weight | 8760 Kg | 8450 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
The JCB 4DX backhoe loader features a powerful engine, increased digging depth, and enhanced lifting capacity, ensuring exceptional performance on challenging job sites. |
Comparing Caterpillar 424 and JCB 4DX backhoe loaders reveals both machines to have their unique advantages. The Caterpillar 424 is focused on higher torque and bucket maneuverability, while the JCB 4DX shines with deeper digging capacity, height of operation, and hydraulic system performance.
The choice between Caterpillar 424 and JCB 4DX should be made based on the specific needs of your construction or excavation projects. If you need higher torque and maneuverability, go for the Caterpillar 424. On the other hand, if you prioritize digging depth, working height, and hydraulic efficiency, the JCB 4DX might be more suitable.
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Caterpillar | JCB |
| Type | |
| 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | |
| ₹ 34-35 Lakhs | ₹ 36-40 Lakhs |
| Engine | |
| Cat 74 HP | JCB 74 HP |
| Bucket | |
| 0.27 m³ | 0.32 m³ |
| Shovel | |
| 1.05 m³ | 1.2 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 4138 mm | 5360 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 2794 mm | 2930 mm |
| Weight | |
| 8760 Kg | 8450 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | |
With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
The JCB 4DX backhoe loader features a powerful engine, increased digging depth, and enhanced lifting capacity, ensuring exceptional performance on challenging job sites. |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Engine Make | Cat C3.6* | JCB 430 |
| Fuel Tank | 160 L | 128 L |
| Max Torque | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM |
| Max Speed | 37.5 km/hr | 40.0 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | 42 L | 115 L |
| Max Working Height | 5701 mm | 6250 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | NA | 2547 kg |
| Loader Load Over Height | 4015 mm | 3960 mm |
| Overall Length | 5708 mm | 6350 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2200 mm | 2340 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 5736 kgf | 6716 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 5380 kgf | 6264 mm |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. |
| AC Cabin | Optional | Optional |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Cat C3.6* | JCB 430 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 160 L | 128 L |
| Max Torque | |
| 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM |
| Max Speed | |
| 37.5 km/hr | 40.0 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 42 L | 115 L |
| Max Working Height | |
| 5701 mm | 6250 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | |
| NA | 2547 kg |
| Loader Load Over Height | |
| 4015 mm | 3960 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 5708 mm | 6350 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 2200 mm | 2340 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 5736 kgf | 6716 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 5380 kgf | 6264 mm |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Year | 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. |
| AC Cabin | |
| Optional | Optional |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Model | Cat 74 HP | JCB 74 HP |
| Type | BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled | CRDi 55kW Stage 5 Engine, 4 cylinder, water cooled, Turbocharged with EGR and aftertreatment system DOC and DPF. |
| Gross Power | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.0 L |
| Battery | NA | 12V |
| Alternator | NA | 130A |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Type | Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires | Easy Shift JCB synchroshuttle transmission |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Type | Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering | Power track steering rod system provides equal turn steering & quick response with less operating force. |
| Working Pressure | NA | 160 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | NA | 10200 mm |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | NA | 7610 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | 12200 mm | 11700 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | 9300 mm | 9110 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Service | Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. | JCB ‘Q’ brakes; hydraulically actuated; dual line; self adjusting (compensated); oil immersed; multi-disc type on the rear axle; well protected from dirt; water; requiring no maintenance. |
| Parking | Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. | Hand operated; disc brakes on rear axle input disc. |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Front | 9 x 16 | 9 x 16 - 16 PR |
| Rear | 16.9 x 28 | 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Forward- 1st gear | 5.7 km/hr | 6.2 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | 5.7 km/hr | 6.2 km/hr |
| Forward- 2nd gear | 9.6 km/hr | 10.1 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | 9.6 km/hr | 10.1 km/hr |
| Forward- 3rd gear | 23 km/hr | 21.9 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | 23 km/hr | Not recommended |
| Forward- 4th gear | 37.5 km/hr | 40.0 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | 37.5 km/hr | Not recommended |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Type | Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump | Filtration through suction strainer and return line ‘JCB Filtromatic Filter’. |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 132 L/min | 148 L/min @ 2200 RPM |
| System Pressure | 245 bar | 250 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Rear Axle | Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. | Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. |
| Front Axle | Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. | Steer axle; centrally pivoted; with oscillation angle of 16º |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Fuel Tank | 160 L | 128 L |
| Engine Coolant | 20 L | 20.5 L |
| Engine Oil | 9 L | 15 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 42 L | NA |
| Hydraulic System | 42 L | 115 L |
| Transmission | 14 L | 17.5 L |
| Rear Axle | NA | 20 L |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 4138 mm | 5360 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | 6978 mm | 7570 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | 5612 mm | 6380 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | NA | 2180 mm |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | NA | NA |
| Maximum Working Height | 5701 mm | 6250 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | 4015 mm | 3960 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | 205° | 185° |
| Bucket Digging force | 5736 kgf | 6716 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | 6562 kgf | 4551 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | NA | 2547 kg |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | 0.27 m³ | 0.40 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | NA | 940 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Dump Height | 2794 mm | 2930 mm |
| Load Over Height | NA | 3370 mm |
| Pin Height | 3473 mm | 3640 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | NA | NA |
| Reach At Ground | NA | 1600 mm |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | 1477 mm | 1240 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | 808 mm | 930 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | 114 mm | 130 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | 38° | 43° |
| Dump Angle | 45° | 41° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 5380 kgf | 6264 mm |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | 5401 kgf | 5516 mm |
| Maximum Payload | NA | 1800 kg |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX | |
| Machine Weight | 8760 kg | 8450 kg |
| Overall Length | 5708 mm | 6350 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2200 mm | 2340 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | NA | 1190 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 350 mm | 280 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | NA | 330 mm |
| Height of Cabin | 2928 mm | 2870 mm |
| Overall Height | 3732 mm | 4210 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | 1688 mm | 1730 mm |
| Track Width-Front | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | 2346 mm | 2440 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Cat 74 HP | JCB 74 HP |
| Type | |
| BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled | CRDi 55kW Stage 5 Engine, 4 cylinder, water cooled, Turbocharged with EGR and aftertreatment system DOC and DPF. |
| Gross Power | |
| 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | |
| 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 440 Nm @ 1150 RPM |
| Displacement | |
| 3.6 L | 3.0 L |
| Battery | |
| NA | 12V |
| Alternator | |
| NA | 130A |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires | Easy Shift JCB synchroshuttle transmission |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering | Power track steering rod system provides equal turn steering & quick response with less operating force. |
| Working Pressure | |
| NA | 160 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| NA | 10200 mm |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| NA | 7610 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| 12200 mm | 11700 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| 9300 mm | 9110 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. | JCB ‘Q’ brakes; hydraulically actuated; dual line; self adjusting (compensated); oil immersed; multi-disc type on the rear axle; well protected from dirt; water; requiring no maintenance. |
| Parking | |
| Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. | Hand operated; disc brakes on rear axle input disc. |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Front | |
| 9 x 16 | 9 x 16 - 16 PR |
| Rear | |
| 16.9 x 28 | 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Forward- 1st gear | |
| 5.7 km/hr | 6.2 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | |
| 5.7 km/hr | 6.2 km/hr |
| Forward- 2nd gear | |
| 9.6 km/hr | 10.1 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | |
| 9.6 km/hr | 10.1 km/hr |
| Forward- 3rd gear | |
| 23 km/hr | 21.9 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | |
| 23 km/hr | Not recommended |
| Forward- 4th gear | |
| 37.5 km/hr | 40.0 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | |
| 37.5 km/hr | Not recommended |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump | Filtration through suction strainer and return line ‘JCB Filtromatic Filter’. |
| Maximum Pump Flow | |
| 132 L/min | 148 L/min @ 2200 RPM |
| System Pressure | |
| 245 bar | 250 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Rear Axle | |
| Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. | Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. |
| Front Axle | |
| Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. | Steer axle; centrally pivoted; with oscillation angle of 16º |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | |
| 160 L | 128 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| 20 L | 20.5 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| 9 L | 15 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 42 L | NA |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 42 L | 115 L |
| Transmission | |
| 14 L | 17.5 L |
| Rear Axle | |
| NA | 20 L |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digging Depth | |
| 4138 mm | 5360 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | |
| 6978 mm | 7570 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | |
| 5612 mm | 6380 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | |
| NA | 2180 mm |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | |
| NA | NA |
| Maximum Working Height | |
| 5701 mm | 6250 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | |
| 4015 mm | 3960 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | |
| 205° | 185° |
| Bucket Digging force | |
| 5736 kgf | 6716 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | |
| 6562 kgf | 4551 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | |
| NA | 2547 kg |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | |
| 0.27 m³ | 0.40 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | |
| NA | 940 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Dump Height | |
| 2794 mm | 2930 mm |
| Load Over Height | |
| NA | 3370 mm |
| Pin Height | |
| 3473 mm | 3640 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | |
| NA | NA |
| Reach At Ground | |
| NA | 1600 mm |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | |
| 1477 mm | 1240 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | |
| 808 mm | 930 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | |
| 114 mm | 130 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | |
| 38° | 43° |
| Dump Angle | |
| 45° | 41° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 5380 kgf | 6264 mm |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | |
| 5401 kgf | 5516 mm |
| Maximum Payload | |
| NA | 1800 kg |
| Caterpillar 424 | JCB 4DX |
|---|---|
| Machine Weight | |
| 8760 kg | 8450 kg |
| Overall Length | |
| 5708 mm | 6350 mm |
| Wheelbase | |
| 2200 mm | 2340 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | |
| NA | 1190 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | |
| 350 mm | 280 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | |
| NA | 330 mm |
| Height of Cabin | |
| 2928 mm | 2870 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 3732 mm | 4210 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | |
| 1688 mm | 1730 mm |
| Track Width-Front | |
| 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | |
| 2346 mm | 2440 mm |
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