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CAT 305.5E VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
CAT 305.5E
₹ 29 L - 31 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
CAT 305.5E
₹29L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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CAT 305.5E
From ₹ 29 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Kubota D902
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Kubota D902
Gross Power
34.1 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
34.1 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
45.7 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
45.7 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage III
BSIV
Emission Standard
Stage III
BSIV
Max Torque
800 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5400 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
5400 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
3.200 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
3.200 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1500 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5,765 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
5,765 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
3 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
3 m
2.340 m
Track Width
600 mm
230 mm
Track Width
600 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
25 %
30 %
Gradeability
25 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.22
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard operator display
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
Standard operator display
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 305.5E
Pros
- Compact & Maneuverable
- Strong Performance for Size
- Fuel Efficient
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
