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BOBCAT E27 VS Sona SDT-10 Comparison
BOBCAT E27
₹ 25 L - 27.99 L
VS
Sona SDT-10
₹ 6 L - 10 L
BOBCAT E27
₹25L
Sona SDT-10
₹6L
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BOBCAT E27
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Sona SDT-10
From ₹ 6 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Model
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Gross Power
18.3 kw
9.5 kw
Gross Power
18.3 kw
9.5 kw
Net Power
18.3 kw
8.5 kw
Net Power
18.3 kw
8.5 kw
Engine Power
24.8 HP
12 HP
Engine Power
24.8 HP
12 HP
Engine Displacement
1261 cc
900 cc
Engine Displacement
1261 cc
900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BS II
Emission Standard
BS V
BS II
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
50 Nm
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
50 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2839 kg
750 kg
Operating Weight
2839 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
2683 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
2683 kg
750 kg
Counter Weight
147 kg
100 kg
Counter Weight
147 kg
100 kg
Ground Pressure
26.2 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
26.2 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
94.2 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
94.2 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
53.8 bar
200 bar
Maximum System Pressure
53.8 bar
200 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
180 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
180 litres
10 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
24 L/min
18 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
24 L/min
18 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2847 mm
1650 mm
Max Digging Depth
2847 mm
1650 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1521 mm
1200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1521 mm
1200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4604 mm
2600 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4604 mm
2600 mm
Max Dumping Height
3305 mm
2400 mm
Max Dumping Height
3305 mm
2400 mm
Max Cutting Height
2312 mm
2600 mm
Max Cutting Height
2312 mm
2600 mm
Boom Length
2.751 m
1.500 m
Boom Length
2.751 m
1.500 m
Arm Length
2541 mm
900 mm
Arm Length
2541 mm
900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
26.52 kN
9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
26.52 kN
9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
16.1 kN
7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
16.1 kN
7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
5.5 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
5.5 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
10 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.5 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.5 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
3.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
900 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
900 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,543 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,543 mm
1200 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
380 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
380 mm
Tail Swing Radius
280 mm
900 mm
Tail Swing Radius
280 mm
900 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4190 mm
2500 mm
Overall Length
4190 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
3.221 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
3.221 m
1.500 m
Track Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Width
300 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
28.95 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
28.95 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital gauge cluster
Basic analog
Display Type
Digital gauge cluster
Basic analog
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
45 A
Alternator Output
90 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
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
Sona SDT-10
Pros
- Ultra‑compact & lightweight — easy to transport and operate in tight spaces (750 kg class).
- Lower initial cost and operating cost vs larger excavators.
- Good digging depth (~1.65 m) for its class.
