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CAT 305. 5E2 VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
34.1 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
34.1 kw
10 kw
Net Power
31.1 kw
10 kw
Net Power
31.1 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
41.70 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
41.70 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
300 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
300 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5400 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
5400 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
5400 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
5400 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1265 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
1265 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3720 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
3720 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2210 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2210 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
3835 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3835 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
3.200 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
3.200 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1500 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27.2 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27.2 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5765 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
5765 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2540 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2540 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2540 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2540 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
2.540 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
2.540 m
1.500 m
Track Width
400 mm
180 mm
Track Width
400 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
25 %
35 %
Gradeability
25 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
40.2 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
40.2 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22 - 0.24
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.22 - 0.24
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
Standard operator info panel
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Standard operator info panel
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
45 A
Alternator Output
50 A
45 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
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
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
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
