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CAT 305.5E VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
CAT 305.5E
₹ 29 L - 31 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
CAT 305.5E
₹29L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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CAT 305.5E
From ₹ 29 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
32.9 kw
10 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
45.7 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
45.7 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
Stage III
BS III
Emission Standard
Stage III
BS III
Max Torque
800 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
800 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
5,423 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 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
180 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 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 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 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
8 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 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
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5,765 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
5,765 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
3 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
3 m
1.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
180 mm
Track Width
600 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4 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 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.22
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Standard operator display
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Standard operator display
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 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
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 305.5E
Pros
- Compact & Maneuverable
- Strong Performance for Size
- Fuel Efficient
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
