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BOBCAT E37 VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
BOBCAT E37
₹ 30 L - 32 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
BOBCAT E37
₹30L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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BOBCAT E37
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1803
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Kubota D1803
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
24.4 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
24.4 kw
10 kw
Net Power
160 kw
10 kw
Net Power
160 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
33.3 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
33.3 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
1862 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
1862 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 4
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 4
BS III
Max Torque
107 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
107 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3738 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
3738 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
3738 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
3738 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
4300 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
4300 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
34.65 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
34.65 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Single‑outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Single‑outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
92.4 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
92.4 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
63.9 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
63.9 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
206 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
206 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3117 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
3117 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6300 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6300 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4980 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4980 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
3417 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3417 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
5.600 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
5.600 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
33.4 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
33.4 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
8.3 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
8.3 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.0 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.0 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 litres
4 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
1400 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,542 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,542 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Conventional crawler undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks (rubber or steel track options) — standard for compact excavators in this class
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Conventional crawler undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks (rubber or steel track options) — standard for compact excavators in this class
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4761 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
4761 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2468 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2468 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2468 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2468 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.500 m
Track Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Width
300 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.6 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
2.6 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
8.6 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
8.6 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
34.1 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
34.1 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.8
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
breaker
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
breaker
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital monitoring integrated
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Digital monitoring integrated
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat standard
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Suspension seat standard
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
45 A
Alternator Output
80 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
BOBCAT E37
Pros
- Strong performance and power
- Versatile for attachments
- Lower operating costs (typical of minis)
Sona RDT-17
Pros
- At ~1.7 t operating weight, easy to transport and use in tight areas.
- Reliable engine brand commonly used in mini excavators.
- 1.8 m digging depth and ~2.7 m height are reasonable for 1.7 t machines
