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BOBCAT E27 VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
BOBCAT E27
₹ 25 L - 27.99 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
BOBCAT E27
₹25L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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BOBCAT E27
From ₹ 25 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
Kubota D902
Model
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
Kubota D902
Gross Power
18.3 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
18.3 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
18.3 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
18.3 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
24.8 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
24.8 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
1261 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
1261 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS V
BSIV
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2839 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
2839 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
2683 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2683 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
147 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
147 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
26.2 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
26.2 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
94.2 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
94.2 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
53.8 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
53.8 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
180 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
180 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
24 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
24 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2847 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
2847 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1521 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1521 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4604 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4604 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
3305 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
3305 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
2312 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
2312 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
2.751 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.751 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2541 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2541 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
26.52 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
26.52 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
16.1 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
16.1 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.5 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.5 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,543 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,543 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
280 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
280 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4190 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
4190 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
3.221 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
3.221 m
2.340 m
Track Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Width
300 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
28.95 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
28.95 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital gauge cluster
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
Digital gauge cluster
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
40 A
Alternator Output
90 A
40 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
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
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
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
