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BOBCAT E27 VS Kobelco SK30SR Comparison
BOBCAT E27
₹ 25 L - 27.99 L
VS
Kobelco SK30SR
₹ 29 L - 35 L
BOBCAT E27
₹25L
Kobelco SK30SR
₹29L
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BOBCAT E27
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Kobelco SK30SR
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Model
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Gross Power
18.3 kw
18.1 kw
Gross Power
18.3 kw
18.1 kw
Net Power
18.3 kw
18.1 kw
Net Power
18.3 kw
18.1 kw
Engine Power
24.8 HP
24 HP
Engine Power
24.8 HP
24 HP
Engine Displacement
1261 cc
1331 cc
Engine Displacement
1261 cc
1331 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BS III
Emission Standard
BS V
BS III
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
79.4 Nm
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
79.4 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2839 kg
3570 kg
Operating Weight
2839 kg
3570 kg
Machine Weight
2683 kg
3410 kg
Machine Weight
2683 kg
3410 kg
Counter Weight
147 kg
1209 kg
Counter Weight
147 kg
1209 kg
Ground Pressure
26.2 kg
29.9 kg
Ground Pressure
26.2 kg
29.9 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
94.2 L/min
96 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
94.2 L/min
96 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
53.8 bar
230 bar
Maximum System Pressure
53.8 bar
230 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
180 litres
44.8 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
180 litres
44.8 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
24 L/min
23 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
24 L/min
23 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2847 mm
2800 mm
Max Digging Depth
2847 mm
2800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1521 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1521 mm
2360 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4604 mm
5040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4604 mm
5040 mm
Max Dumping Height
3305 mm
3420 mm
Max Dumping Height
3305 mm
3420 mm
Max Cutting Height
2312 mm
4800 mm
Max Cutting Height
2312 mm
4800 mm
Boom Length
2.751 m
2.820 m
Boom Length
2.751 m
2.820 m
Arm Length
2541 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2541 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
26.52 kN
27.7 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
26.52 kN
27.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
16.1 kN
19.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
16.1 kN
19.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
20.4 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
20.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.5 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.5 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,543 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,543 mm
1700 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
280 mm
775 mm
Tail Swing Radius
280 mm
775 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4190 mm
4730 mm
Overall Length
4190 mm
4730 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2510 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2510 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2510 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2510 mm
Boom Height
3.221 m
2.510 m
Boom Height
3.221 m
2.510 m
Track Width
300 mm
300 mm
Track Width
300 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
8.4 rpm
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
8.4 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
58 %
Gradeability
58 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
28.95 kN
38.4 kN
Drawbar Pull
28.95 kN
38.4 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.12 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.12 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.11 – 0.12
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.11 – 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Attachment Compatibility
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital gauge cluster
Color LCD
Display Type
Digital gauge cluster
Color LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
60 A
Alternator Output
90 A
60 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
BOBCAT E27
Pros
- Good power for class: 24.8 HP Kubota engine gives solid performance for a 2‑3 t excavator.
- Higher dump height (~3.3 m): Useful for loading trucks or reaching over obstacles.
- Strong digging force: Buckets have higher digging force (~26.5 kN), good for tough soil
Kobelco SK30SR
Pros
- Zero/short tail swing improves maneuverability in tight spaces (urban sites, trenches).
- Good reach and depth for its class (~5 m reach, ~2.8 m dig depth).
- Robust Yanmar diesel engine with reliable power for consistent performance.