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Mahindra SX Smart 50 VS CAT 424 Comparison
Mahindra SX Smart 50
₹ 30 L - 31 L
VS
CAT 424
₹ 34 L - 34.99 L
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Mahindra SX Smart 50
From ₹ 30 Lakh
CAT 424
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Naturally Aspirated NEF Engine
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
Model
Naturally Aspirated NEF Engine
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3600 cc
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3600 cc
Engine Power
49.2 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
49.2 HP
75 HP
Maximum Torque
235 Nm
424 Nm
Maximum Torque
235 Nm
424 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
4 Speed (4 Forward and 4 Reverse)
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
Transmission Type
4 Speed (4 Forward and 4 Reverse)
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7477 kg
8760 kg
Max Operating Weight
7477 kg
8760 kg
Transport Length
5700 mm
5708 mm
Transport Length
5700 mm
5708 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2456 mm
2242 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2456 mm
2242 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
320 mm
454 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
320 mm
454 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
3100 mm
2928 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
3100 mm
2928 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2708 mm
2766 mm
Dump Height
2708 mm
2766 mm
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1800 kg
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1800 kg
Load Over Height
3952 mm
4015 mm
Load Over Height
3952 mm
4015 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
46 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
46 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3600 mm
3473 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3600 mm
3473 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
3902 kgf
5370 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
3902 kgf
5370 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1115 mm
2735 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1115 mm
2735 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
4867 kgf
3750 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
4867 kgf
3750 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4854 mm
4707 mm
Max Dig Depth
4854 mm
4707 mm
Max Load Over Height
3253 mm
4505 mm
Max Load Over Height
3253 mm
4505 mm
Max Working Height
5793 mm
4394 mm
Max Working Height
5793 mm
4394 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.27 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.27 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
180 mm
205 mm
Bucket Rotation
180 mm
205 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3300 kgf
3570 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3300 kgf
3570 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
2493 kg
3586 kg
Max Lift Capacity
2493 kg
3586 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Fixed Displacement Gear Pump
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Pump Type
Fixed Displacement Gear Pump
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Pump Flow
103 L/Min Lpm
132 Lpm
Pump Flow
103 L/Min Lpm
132 Lpm
System Pressure
210
245
System Pressure
210
245
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
42 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
42 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
9 Ltr
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
9 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
16.5 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
16.5 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
14 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
14 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
50 Ltr
42 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
50 Ltr
42 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
160 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
160 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
20 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
20 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Front wheel hydrostatic power steering, with priority function and pressure relief valve. Emergency steering in case of Power Failure
Front Wheel Steering
Steering Type
Front wheel hydrostatic power steering, with priority function and pressure relief valve. Emergency steering in case of Power Failure
Front Wheel Steering
Turning Circle Diameter
11394 mm
12.2 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
11394 mm
12.2 mm
System Pressure
210
245
System Pressure
210
245
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, self adjusting, maintenance free, oil immersed multi-disc, on the rear axle, operated by independent foot pedals, joined together for normal operation
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, self adjusting, maintenance free, oil immersed multi-disc, on the rear axle, operated by independent foot pedals, joined together for normal operation
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
Parking Brakes
Hand operated mechanically actuated caliper type brake
Mechanically applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brake on the transmission output shaft, engaged via a hand lever. This type ensures secure parking even on gradients
Parking Brakes
Hand operated mechanically actuated caliper type brake
Mechanically applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brake on the transmission output shaft, engaged via a hand lever. This type ensures secure parking even on gradients
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9.00 – 16 16 PR
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
Standard Front Type
9.00 – 16 16 PR
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 – 28 12 PR
16.9-28
Standard Rear Type
16.9 – 28 12 PR
16.9-28
Rear Axle Description
Rigidly mounted drive axle, with outbound planetary final drives, driven by short drive shaft
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Rear Axle Description
Rigidly mounted drive axle, with outbound planetary final drives, driven by short drive shaft
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16°C, with remote greasing facility for the main pin
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16°C, with remote greasing facility for the main pin
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
36 Km/h
37 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
36 Km/h
37 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
12 Km/h
13 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
12 Km/h
13 Km/h
Mahindra SX Smart 50
Pros
- Good maximum digging depth of 4854 mm, making it competitive in its class.
- Reliable naturally aspirated Mahindra engine with decent performance (49.2 HP).
- Good maximum digging depth of 4854 mm, making it competitive in its class
CAT 424
Pros
- High torque and advanced Cat C3.6 engine deliver strong performance while optimizing fuel use (up to ~20 % savings with Eco Mode)
- Parallel lift loader arms with high breakout force improve material handling, dump height, and tilt performance.
- Excavator‑style boom offers better reach and bucket rotation for efficient digging and material retention