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| Key Highlights | JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
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| Particulars | JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
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The JCB 2DX is a compact, less expensive backhoe loader ideal for urban construction and smaller workspaces, whereas the Manitou MBL 745 Ranger is a heftier and more powerful machine at a higher price, offering better performance for heavy-duty tasks.
If budget and maneuverability in confined spaces are of primary concern, the JCB 2DX may be the preferred choice. Conversely, for enhanced power, capacity, and operational efficiency in demanding conditions, the Manitou MBL 745 Ranger would be more suitable, provided the higher cost is acceptable.
| Brand | JCB | Manitou |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 2WD | 2WD |
| Price | ₹ 18-20 Lakhs | ₹ 32-34 Lakhs |
| Engine | KOEL 49 HP | Koel 73.5 HP |
| Bucket | 0.18 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Shovel | 0.60 m³ | 1 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 3020 mm | 4415 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
| Weight | 5220 Kg | 7300 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | This compact and maneuverable JCB 2DX 49 HP backhoe loader is perfect for urban construction, small job sites, and confined spaces requiring precision and efficiency. |
With innovative technology and operator comfort, the Manitou MBL 745 Ranger backhoe loader provides seamless excavation and material handling efficiency. |
The JCB 2DX is a compact, less expensive backhoe loader ideal for urban construction and smaller workspaces, whereas the Manitou MBL 745 Ranger is a heftier and more powerful machine at a higher price, offering better performance for heavy-duty tasks.
If budget and maneuverability in confined spaces are of primary concern, the JCB 2DX may be the preferred choice. Conversely, for enhanced power, capacity, and operational efficiency in demanding conditions, the Manitou MBL 745 Ranger would be more suitable, provided the higher cost is acceptable.
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| JCB | Manitou |
| Type | |
| 2WD | 2WD |
| Price | |
| ₹ 18-20 Lakhs | ₹ 32-34 Lakhs |
| Engine | |
| KOEL 49 HP | Koel 73.5 HP |
| Bucket | |
| 0.18 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Shovel | |
| 0.60 m³ | 1 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 3020 mm | 4415 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
| Weight | |
| 5220 Kg | 7300 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | |
This compact and maneuverable JCB 2DX 49 HP backhoe loader is perfect for urban construction, small job sites, and confined spaces requiring precision and efficiency. |
With innovative technology and operator comfort, the Manitou MBL 745 Ranger backhoe loader provides seamless excavation and material handling efficiency. |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Engine Make | KOEL 4R810-NA | Koel 4R1190NA1 |
| Fuel Tank | 60 L | 120 L |
| Max Torque | 203 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 300 Nm |
| Max Speed | 28.8 km/hr | 40 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | 60 L | NA |
| Max Working Height | 3880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | 1490 kg | 1460 kg |
| Loader Load Over Height | 2740 mm | 3555 mm |
| Overall Length | 5500 mm | 7380 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2080 mm | 2185 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 3120 kgf | 5685 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 3370 kgf | 5229 kgf |
| Warranty | 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. | 2 Year |
| AC Cabin | Optional | Optional |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| KOEL 4R810-NA | Koel 4R1190NA1 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 60 L | 120 L |
| Max Torque | |
| 203 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 300 Nm |
| Max Speed | |
| 28.8 km/hr | 40 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 60 L | NA |
| Max Working Height | |
| 3880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | |
| 1490 kg | 1460 kg |
| Loader Load Over Height | |
| 2740 mm | 3555 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 5500 mm | 7380 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 2080 mm | 2185 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 3120 kgf | 5685 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 3370 kgf | 5229 kgf |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. | 2 Year |
| AC Cabin | |
| Optional | Optional |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Model | KOEL 49 HP | Koel 73.5 HP |
| Type | 4 Cylinder Water Cooled, BSIII Diesel Engine | Naturally Aspirated Water Cooled BS IV CEV |
| Gross Power | 49 HP (36.4 kW) | 73.5 HP (54.80 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | 203 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 300 Nm |
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 4.76 L |
| Battery | 12V | 12V / 142Ah |
| Alternator | 100A | NA |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Type | JCB. SS 700 svncbroshuttle transmission | Carraro synchro-shuttle transmission |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Type | Full power; front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure. | Power Steering |
| Working Pressure | 125 bar | 225 bar |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | 10300 mm | 5000 mm |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | 8300 mm | 3300 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | 10900 mm | 5750 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | 8760 mm | 4300 mm |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Service | Hydraulically actuated; dual line; self-adjusting (compensated); oil immersed; multi-disc type on the rear axle; well protected from dirt; water; etc. | Wet disc brakes |
| Parking | Hand operated disc brakes on rear axle input disc. | Mechanical hand-operated parking brake |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Front | 7.5 x 16 - 16 PR (industrial tyre) | 12.5 x 18 - 12 PR |
| Rear | 12 x 24 - 20 PR | 16.9 x 28-12 PR |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Forward- 1st gear | 4.4 km/hr | 5.40 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | 4.4 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 2nd gear | 7.1 km/hr | 8.60 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | 7.1 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 3rd gear | 15.2 km/hr | 19.90 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | Not recommended | NA |
| Forward- 4th gear | 28.8 km/hr | 40 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | Not recommended | NA |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Type | Filtration through suction strainer and return line ‘JCB Filtromatic Filter’. | NA |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 70.4 L/min @ 2200 RPM | 119 L/min |
| System Pressure | 180 bar | 225 bar |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Rear Axle | Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. | NA |
| Front Axle | 2WD steer axle; centrally pivoted; with oscillation angle of 16°. | NA |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Fuel Tank | 60 L | 120 L |
| Engine Coolant | 13.5 L | 16 L |
| Engine Oil | 8 L | 11 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | NA | 90 L |
| Hydraulic System | 60 L | NA |
| Transmission | 16 L | 17.50 L |
| Rear Axle | 10 L | 17.10 L |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 3020 mm | 4415 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | 5140 mm | NA |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | 3930 mm | 5710 |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | 1810 mm | NA |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | 4360 mm | NA |
| Maximum Working Height | 3880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | 2740 mm | 3555 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | 182° | 197° |
| Bucket Digging force | 3120 kgf | 5685 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | 1750 kgf | 3163 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | 1490 kg | 1460 kg |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | 0.18 cm³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | NA | 889 mm |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Dump Height | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
| Load Over Height | 2830 mm | 3310 mm |
| Pin Height | 3000 mm | 3570 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | 370 mm | NA |
| Reach At Ground | 1300 mm | NA |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | 1120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | 790 mm | 710 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | 90 mm | 156 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | 46° | 45° |
| Dump Angle | 44° | 51° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 3370 kgf | 5229 kgf |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | 1834 kgf | 4691 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | 800 kg | NA |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger | |
| Machine Weight | 5220 kg | 7300 Kg |
| Overall Length | 5500 mm | 7380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2080 mm | 2185 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | NA | 1293 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 330 mm | 280 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | 484 mm | NA |
| Height of Cabin | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
| Overall Height | 2650 mm | 3520 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | 1420 mm | NA |
| Track Width-Front | 1620 mm | NA |
| Width Over Bucket | 1912 mm | 2330 mm |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| KOEL 49 HP | Koel 73.5 HP |
| Type | |
| 4 Cylinder Water Cooled, BSIII Diesel Engine | Naturally Aspirated Water Cooled BS IV CEV |
| Gross Power | |
| 49 HP (36.4 kW) | 73.5 HP (54.80 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | |
| 203 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 300 Nm |
| Displacement | |
| 3.2 L | 4.76 L |
| Battery | |
| 12V | 12V / 142Ah |
| Alternator | |
| 100A | NA |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| JCB. SS 700 svncbroshuttle transmission | Carraro synchro-shuttle transmission |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Full power; front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure. | Power Steering |
| Working Pressure | |
| 125 bar | 225 bar |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| 10300 mm | 5000 mm |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| 8300 mm | 3300 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| 10900 mm | 5750 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| 8760 mm | 4300 mm |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Hydraulically actuated; dual line; self-adjusting (compensated); oil immersed; multi-disc type on the rear axle; well protected from dirt; water; etc. | Wet disc brakes |
| Parking | |
| Hand operated disc brakes on rear axle input disc. | Mechanical hand-operated parking brake |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Front | |
| 7.5 x 16 - 16 PR (industrial tyre) | 12.5 x 18 - 12 PR |
| Rear | |
| 12 x 24 - 20 PR | 16.9 x 28-12 PR |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Forward- 1st gear | |
| 4.4 km/hr | 5.40 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | |
| 4.4 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 2nd gear | |
| 7.1 km/hr | 8.60 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | |
| 7.1 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 3rd gear | |
| 15.2 km/hr | 19.90 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | |
| Not recommended | NA |
| Forward- 4th gear | |
| 28.8 km/hr | 40 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | |
| Not recommended | NA |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Filtration through suction strainer and return line ‘JCB Filtromatic Filter’. | NA |
| Maximum Pump Flow | |
| 70.4 L/min @ 2200 RPM | 119 L/min |
| System Pressure | |
| 180 bar | 225 bar |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Rear Axle | |
| Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. | NA |
| Front Axle | |
| 2WD steer axle; centrally pivoted; with oscillation angle of 16°. | NA |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | |
| 60 L | 120 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| 13.5 L | 16 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| 8 L | 11 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| NA | 90 L |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 60 L | NA |
| Transmission | |
| 16 L | 17.50 L |
| Rear Axle | |
| 10 L | 17.10 L |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digging Depth | |
| 3020 mm | 4415 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | |
| 5140 mm | NA |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | |
| 3930 mm | 5710 |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | |
| 1810 mm | NA |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | |
| 4360 mm | NA |
| Maximum Working Height | |
| 3880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | |
| 2740 mm | 3555 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | |
| 182° | 197° |
| Bucket Digging force | |
| 3120 kgf | 5685 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | |
| 1750 kgf | 3163 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | |
| 1490 kg | 1460 kg |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | |
| 0.18 cm³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | |
| NA | 889 mm |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Dump Height | |
| 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
| Load Over Height | |
| 2830 mm | 3310 mm |
| Pin Height | |
| 3000 mm | 3570 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | |
| 370 mm | NA |
| Reach At Ground | |
| 1300 mm | NA |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | |
| 1120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | |
| 790 mm | 710 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | |
| 90 mm | 156 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | |
| 46° | 45° |
| Dump Angle | |
| 44° | 51° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 3370 kgf | 5229 kgf |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | |
| 1834 kgf | 4691 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | |
| 800 kg | NA |
| JCB 2DX | Manitou MBL 745 Ranger |
|---|---|
| Machine Weight | |
| 5220 kg | 7300 Kg |
| Overall Length | |
| 5500 mm | 7380 mm |
| Wheelbase | |
| 2080 mm | 2185 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | |
| NA | 1293 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | |
| 330 mm | 280 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | |
| 484 mm | NA |
| Height of Cabin | |
| 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 2650 mm | 3520 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | |
| 1420 mm | NA |
| Track Width-Front | |
| 1620 mm | NA |
| Width Over Bucket | |
| 1912 mm | 2330 mm |
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