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CAT 305.5E VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U Comparison
CAT 305.5E
₹ 29 L - 31 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹ 22 L - 23.99 L
CAT 305.5E
₹29L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹22L
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CAT 305.5E
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Gross Power
34.1 kw
15.2 kw
Gross Power
34.1 kw
15.2 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
14.5 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
14.5 kw
Engine Power
45.7 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Power
45.7 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1116 cc
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1116 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
65 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5400 kg
2356 kg
Operating Weight
5400 kg
2356 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
2200 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
2200 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
180 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
180 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
29 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
29 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
72 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
72 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
30 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
35 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
35 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2330 mm
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2330 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
2000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
2000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
4320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
4320 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
2650 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
2650 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
3580 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
3580 mm
Boom Length
3.200 m
1.900 m
Boom Length
3.200 m
1.900 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
1500 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
19.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
19.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
13.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
13.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
30 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
30 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
4.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
4.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1.6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1.6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
250 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
250 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1500 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1500 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
725 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
725 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5,765 mm
3800 mm
Overall Length
5,765 mm
3800 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1450 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1450 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2420 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2420 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2100 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2100 mm
Boom Height
3 m
2.500 m
Boom Height
3 m
2.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
250 mm
Track Width
600 mm
250 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
25 %
30 %
Gradeability
25 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
21 kN
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
21 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22
0.06 – 0.08
Bucket Options
0.22
0.06 – 0.08
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard operator display
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
Standard operator display
Digital LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
74 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
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
Pros
- Zero Tail Swing: The rear of the machine stays within the track width, making it perfect for working next to walls or in narrow lanes.
- Versatility: Equipped with a boom swing feature, allowing you to dig offset to the machine's path (useful for digging foundations along walls).
- Ease of Transport: At roughly 2.3 tons, it can be easily transported on a standard small truck or trailer.
