JCB Excavator

JCB NXT 205 Excavator

A powerful crawler excavator with Cummins 6 BT 5.9C engine, variable displacement hydraulics, Eco/Power/Power+ work modes and factory-standard LiveLink 4.0 telematics for connected, productive earthmoving.

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Gross Engine Power140 HP @ 2000 RPM
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Bucket Capacity0.9 - 1.02 m³
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Operating Weight20,500 Kg
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Max Digging Depth6,730 mm
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Max Dumping Height6,490 mm
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Max Reach (Ground)9,720 mm
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Key Highlights

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Engine Model

Cummins 6 BT 5.9C

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Fuel Tank

343 L

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Max Torque

571 N-m @ 1300 RPM

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Travel Speed

3.8 km/h (single speed)

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Hydraulic Flow

2 x 220 L/min (variable displacement)

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Max Cutting Height

9,220 mm (3.0m arm)

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Max Traction Force

170 kN (≈17,329 kgf)

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Max Dumping Height

6,490 mm (3.0m arm)

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Overall Length

9,630 mm (2.4m arm)

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Track Shoe Width

600 mm (std) / 500 mm (LC)

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Arm Crowding Force

11,832 kgf (2.4m arm, ISO)

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Swing Torque

65.2 kNm

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Warranty

Standard (CarePlus extended available)

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AC Cabin

Standard

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LiveLink 4.0 Telematics

Standard

Specifications

Product specification of JCB NXT 205 Excavator

ENGINE

  • Model

    Cummins 6 BT 5.9C

  • Type

    Water cooled, 4 stroke, 6 cylinder in-line, direct injection, turbocharged diesel

  • Gross Power

    140 HP (104 kW) @ 2000 RPM

  • Max Torque

    571 N-m @ 1300 RPM

  • Displacement

    5.88 L

  • Bore x Stroke

    102 mm x 120 mm

  • Battery

    24 V

  • Alternator

    24 V, 75 A (heavy duty)

TRAVEL & SWING

  • Swing Speed: 13.0 RPM
  • Swing Torque: 65.2 kNm
  • Travel Speed: 3.8 km/h (single speed)
  • Max Traction Force: 170 kN (≈17,329 kgf)

UNDERCARRIAGE

  • NXT 205 (std, 600mm shoe)
  • Upper Rollers: 2 per side
  • Lower Rollers: 7 per side
  • Track Shoes: 46 per side
  • Ground Pressure (600mm): 0.51 kgf/cm²
  • NXT 205LC (500mm shoe)
  • Upper Rollers: 2 per side
  • Lower Rollers: 8 per side
  • Track Shoes: 49 per side
  • Ground Pressure (500mm): 0.58 kgf/cm²

RELIEF VALVE

  • Implement Circuit: 343 bar (≈350 kgf/cm², 34.3 MPa)
  • Travel Circuit: 343 bar (≈350 kgf/cm², 34.3 MPa)
  • Swing Circuit: 289 bar (≈295 kgf/cm², 28.9 MPa)
  • Pilot Circuit: 40 bar (≈41 kgf/cm², 4.0 MPa)

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Main Pumps: 2 variable displacement axial piston pumps
  • Max Oil Flow: 2 x 220 L/min
  • Servo Pump: Gear type
  • Max Servo Oil Flow: 20 L/min
  • Work Modes: Eco, Power, Power+

WORKING RANGES

  • Boom: 5.7 m  |  Arm: 2.4 m / 3.0 m
  • Max Digging Reach: 9,400 mm / 9,900 mm
  • Max Digging Reach (Ground Level): 9,210 mm / 9,720 mm
  • Max Digging Depth: 6,140 mm / 6,730 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 9,130 mm / 9,220 mm
  • Max Dumping Height: 6,360 mm / 6,490 mm
  • Min Swing Radius: 3,840 mm / 3,800 mm
  • Max Vertical Wall Cut Depth: 5,570 mm / 6,060 mm

DIGGING FORCES

  • Arm Crowd Force (ISO) — 2.4m arm: 11,832 kgf
  • Arm Crowd Force (ISO) — 3.0m arm: 9,845 kgf

WEIGHTS

  • Operating Weight — NXT 205 (600mm shoe): 20,500 kg
  • Ground Pressure — NXT 205 (600mm): 0.51 kgf/cm²
  • Operating Weight — NXT 205LC (500mm shoe): 21,250 kg
  • Ground Pressure — NXT 205LC (500mm): 0.58 kgf/cm²

DIMENSIONS

  • NXT 205 std, 600mm shoe
  • Transport Length (2.4m arm): 9,630 mm
  • Transport Length (3.0m arm): 9,560 mm
  • Transport Height: 3,120 mm
  • Height Over Cab: 3,060 mm
  • Width Over Tracks (600mm shoe): 2,700 mm
  • Track Gauge: 2,200 mm
  • Tailswing Radius: 2,830 mm
  • Width of Superstructure: 2,550 mm
  • Min Ground Clearance: 435 mm
  • Boom Length: 5,700 mm
  • Arm Length Options: 2,400 mm / 3,000 mm

SERVICE CAPACITIES

  • Hydraulic Tank: 120 L
  • Hydraulic System (total): 260 L
  • Fuel Tank: 343 L
  • Engine Coolant: 25.5 L
  • Engine Oil: 19 L
  • Swing Device: 5 L
  • Travel Device (each side): 5 L

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the JCB NXT 205 Excavator

The JCB NXT 205 excavator price in India typically ranges between ₹60 - 75 lakhs (ex-showroom). Prices vary by dealer, variant (NXT 205 / NXT 205LC), arm configuration and optional attachments.

The JCB NXT 205 (standard, 600mm shoe) has an operating weight of 20,500 kg, while the NXT 205LC (500mm shoe) is 21,250 kg, suited for medium to heavy earthmoving applications.

The JCB NXT 205 is powered by a Cummins 6 BT 5.9C — water-cooled, 4-stroke, 6-cylinder in-line, direct injection, turbocharged diesel engine producing 140 HP (104 kW) @ 2000 RPM with a maximum torque of 571 N-m @ 1300 RPM and 5.88 L displacement.

With the 3.0m arm, the JCB NXT 205 offers a maximum digging depth of 6,730 mm and maximum ground-level reach of 9,720 mm. Arm length options are 2.4m and 3.0m with the 5.7m boom.

Key features include Cummins 6 BT 5.9C engine with Eco/Power/Power+ work modes, 2 x 220 L/min variable displacement axial piston hydraulic pumps, factory-standard LiveLink 4.0 telematics, ROPS/FOPS compliant AC cab, 24V heavy-duty alternator, and optional CarePlus extended warranty.

The JCB NXT 205 supports: 0.9 m³ GP (width 1.18m), 0.9 m³ HD (width 1.22m), 1.02 m³ GP (width 1.32m), and 0.8 m³ Rock bucket (width 1.14m). Arm length options are 2,400 mm and 3,000 mm.