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CAT 305.5E VS SANY SY20U Comparison

CAT 305.5E

CAT 305.5E

₹ 29 L - 31 L

SANY SY20U

SANY SY20U

₹ 22 L - 23 L

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CAT 305.5E

CAT 305.5E

29L

SANY SY20U

SANY SY20U

22L

Engine

Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Yanmar 3TNV80F
Gross Power
34.1 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
14.6 kw
Engine Power
45.7 HP
19.8 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1220 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage III
BS IV
Max Torque
800 Nm
67.4 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Operating Weight

Operating Weight
5400 kg
1980 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
1980 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
245 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
30 kg

Hydraulic System

Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
70 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
21 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
86 L/min

Working Range

Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2385 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
2010 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
4010 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
2350 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
2550 mm
Boom Length
3.200 m
1.8 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
1130 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
150 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
110 kN

Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
21 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
3.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
5 litres

Under Carriage

Track Shoe Width
400 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
750 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1225 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
160 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
675 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks

Steering & Brakes

Overall Length
5,765 mm
3315 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1350 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2495 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2495 mm
Boom Height
3 m
3.2 m
Track Width
600 mm
230 mm

Performances

Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
11.7 rpm
Gradeability
25 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
15.7 kN

Bucket And Attachments

Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22
0.03 - 0.05
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments

Cabin And Controls

Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard operator display
7 Inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-

Electrical System

Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes

CAT 305.5E

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Pros

  • Compact & Maneuverable
  • Strong Performance for Size
  • Fuel Efficient

SANY SY20U

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Pros

  • Zero-tail swing design makes it ideal for tight, confined job sites such as urban construction, landscaping, housing sites, and utilities work.
  • Load-sensing hydraulics deliver smooth flow and good fuel use for a mini excavator of this size.
  • • Works well for small earthmoving, trenching, irrigation, and utility trench jobs where a bigger excavator isn’t practical.