Escorts EC 5250 VS JCB VM117 Compactor

₹ 30-32 Lakhs^*

Escorts EC 5250

Weight

10350 kg
Drum Width

2130 mm
Engine

KOEL 110 HP
Static Load

23.7 kg/cm
CF - Hi/Low

211/89 kN
Travel Speed

0–23 km/hr

Soil Compactor

₹ 36-38 Lakhs^*

JCB VM117

Weight

11525 kg
Drum Width

2100 mm
Engine

JCB 74 HP
Static Load

30.96 kg/cm
CF - Hi/Low

256/146 kN
Travel Speed

10 km/hr

Soil Compactor

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The comparisons provided are based on the technical specifications published by the respective OEMs on their official websites and brochures. Please confirm these details directly with the OEMs before macking any final decision.

Escorts EC 5250 VS JCB VM117 Compactor

Escorts EC 5250

₹ 30-32 Lakhs

JCB VM117

₹ 36-38 Lakhs

Particulars	Escorts EC 5250	JCB VM117

Escorts EC 5250 vs JCB VM117: Which One to Buy?

Both are soil compactors for road and ground work. The tables below give the full numbers. Here is the simple difference. The Escorts EC 5250 has a stronger engine, faster travel speed and better slope climbing, so it moves quickly around a site and works well on ramps. The JCB VM117 has a cleaner-emission engine, higher pressing force, a bigger fuel tank and standard telematics, so it packs ground firmly, runs longer and can be tracked from the office.

So the choice is speed and slope climbing, or stronger pressing plus tracking and cleaner emissions. For quick moves and hilly sites, the Escorts fits. For firm, deep compaction, long shifts and machines you want to watch, the JCB fits. See the Escorts compactor range, the JCB compactor range, or our compactor guide to match the machine to your work.

JCB VM117 Soil Compactor

Pros:

Engine complies with CEV Stage V emission standards
Higher static linear load (30.96 kg/cm) for potentially better compaction
Offers both Non-Drum Drive and Drum Drive variants for operational flexibility
Higher centrifugal force in high amplitude (256 kN)
Larger fuel tank capacity (300 L)
Telematics come standard for machine management

Cons:

Lower engine power compared to EC 5250 (74 HP vs. 110 HP)
Lower max. gradeability (28% vs. 40%)
Travel speed limited to 10 km/hr

Escorts EC 5250 Soil Compactor

Pros:

Higher engine power (110 HP) for potentially stronger performance
Improved gradeability (40%) for steeper slopes
Faster travel speed (up to 23 km/hr) for quicker transit on site
Higher vibration frequency in both high and low settings (33/42 Hz)
Tighter turning radius inside (3370 mm), which may be beneficial in confined spaces

Cons:

Lower static linear load (23.7 kg/cm) which may affect compaction efficiency
Reduced centrifugal force in high amplitude mode (211 kN)
Smaller fuel tank capacity (265 L)
No telematics provided for remote machine management
Thinner drum shell thickness (25 mm vs. 28 mm)

Closing Recommendation

Both compactors do solid road and ground work, so pick by your site and your rules. Choose the Escorts EC 5250 when you want more engine power, faster travel between spots, and better climbing on steep ramps. Choose the JCB VM117 when you want firmer, deeper compaction, a cleaner-emission engine for emission-strict projects, a bigger fuel tank for long shifts, and standard telematics to track the machine. So match the machine to your work: Escorts EC 5250 for speed and slope climbing, JCB VM117 for stronger pressing, cleaner emissions and easy tracking.