JCB VM117 VS Escorts EC 5250 Plus Compactor

JCB VM117 vs Escorts EC 5250 Plus: the two differ on 56 of 62 listed specs. The main differences are Engine (JCB 74 HP vs KOEL 110 HP), Operating Weight (11525 kg vs 11430 kg), Fuel Tank (300 L vs 265 L), Warranty (1 Yr. / 2000 hr. vs 1 Year). The other 6 specs are the same.

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

₹ 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

₹ 30-32 Lakhs^*

Escorts EC 5250 Plus

Weight

11430 kg
Drum Width

2130 mm
Engine

KOEL 110 HP
Static Load

30.9 kg/cm
CF - Hi/Low

272/185 kN
Travel Speed

0–23 km/hr

Soil Compactor

Add a third machine

What's different: JCB VM117 vs Escorts EC 5250 Plus

56 specs differ, 6 are identical. The full tables are below.

Spec	JCB VM117	Escorts EC 5250 Plus
Engine	JCB 74 HP	KOEL 110 HP
Operating Weight	11525 kg	11430 kg
Fuel Tank	300 L	265 L
Warranty	1 Yr. / 2000 hr.	1 Year
Brand	JCB Compactor	Escorts Kubota Compactor
Ex-Factory Price (GST incl.)	₹ 36-38 Lakhs	₹ 30-32 Lakhs
Drum Width	2100 mm	2130 mm
Static Linear Load	30.96 kg/cm	30.9 kg/cm

See all 56 differences ↓

JCB VM117 price & full specs →Escorts EC 5250 Plus price & full specs →

* Ex-factory price ranges are indicative for Sep 2026 and change with variant, city and offers; confirm with the dealer. On-road cost adds transport, RTO, insurance and accessories. Disclaimer

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 making any final decision.

JCB VM117 VS Escorts EC 5250 Plus Compactor

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

JCB VM117

₹ 36-38 Lakhs

Escorts EC 5250 Plus

₹ 30-32 Lakhs

Particulars	JCB VM117	Escorts EC 5250 Plus

Escorts EC 5250 Plus vs JCB VM117: Which Soil Compactor Should You Buy?

Both these are soil compactor rollers built for road and site compaction work, but they are built with different priorities. The Escorts EC 5250 Plus has a stronger engine and works better on sloped ground, so it suits harder compaction jobs and hilly sites. The JCB VM117 comes with telematics fitted as standard, so a fleet owner can track hours and location without adding extra equipment.

Think about what matters more for your business: raw power on tough ground, or knowing where every machine is and how it is running. A fleet or rental owner with many machines gets real value from the JCB's built-in tracking. A contractor working on steep or heavy sites gets more use from the Escorts' extra power and slope ability. See the full JCB compactor range, more soil compactors, or read our compactor buying guide.

JCB VM117 Soil Compactor Roller

Pros:

Advanced CEV Stage V engine with after-cooling for better performance in demanding applications
Operator comfort features with hydrostatic drive and vibration system
Telematics as standard for better fleet management
Relatively higher vibration frequency on low amplitude for better surface finish
Wider steering angle range for better maneuverability

Cons:

Less powerful engine compared to the EC 5250 Plus with 74 HP
Lower max working and travel speeds
Lower max gradeability of 28% implying slightly lesser ability to work on steep inclines

Escorts EC 5250 Plus Soil Compactor

Pros:

More powerful engine with 110 HP can handle heavier loads and tougher conditions
Higher max gradeability of 34% for better performance on slopes
Higher centrifugal force on both high and low amplitudes for efficient soil compaction
Faster working and travel speeds for greater productivity
Indicative better turning radius, increasing maneuverability especially at job sites

Cons:

Lacks telematics for fleet management and monitoring
A marginally lower static linear load which could affect the compaction efficiency
Slightly thinner drum shell thickness may result in less durability over time

Closing Recommendation

Choose by what your project needs most: raw compaction power or fleet visibility. Pick the Escorts EC 5250 Plus when your work is on steep or tough ground and you want a stronger engine and faster working speed. Pick the JCB VM117 when you run several machines and want built-in tracking, driver comfort and an engine ready for current pollution rules. So match the machine to your work: Escorts EC 5250 Plus for tough, sloped sites, JCB VM117 for fleet tracking and driver comfort.