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CAT 305.5E VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U Comparison
CAT 305.5E
₹ 29 L - 31 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹ 27 L - 29 L
CAT 305.5E
₹29L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹27L
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CAT 305.5E
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
Gross Power
34.1 kw
21.1 kw
Gross Power
34.1 kw
21.1 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
21 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
21 kw
Engine Power
45.7 HP
28.8 HP
Engine Power
45.7 HP
28.8 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1642 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 II
Emission Standard
Stage III
BS II
Max Torque
800 Nm
105.5 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
105.5 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5400 kg
3650 kg
Operating Weight
5400 kg
3650 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
3650 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
3650 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
540 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
540 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
77 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
77 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
50 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
50 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2790 mm
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2790 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
2330 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
2330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
4750 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
4750 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
3310 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
3310 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
4420 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
4420 mm
Boom Length
3.200 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
3.200 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
1170 mm
Arm Length
1500 mm
1170 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
14.6 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
14.6 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
7.2 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
7.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
7.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
7.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1.3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1.1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1.1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1670 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1670 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
280 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
2090 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
2090 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5,765 mm
4450 mm
Overall Length
5,765 mm
4450 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
3 m
1.510 m
Boom Height
3 m
1.510 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
25 %
58 %
Gradeability
25 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
26 kN
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
26 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22
0.04 - 0.09
Bucket Options
0.22
0.04 - 0.09
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard operator display
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
Display Type
Standard operator display
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
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)
97 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
97 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 33 U
Pros
- Zero‑tail swing design — ideal for tight/urban work spaces.
- Efficient small‑diesel engine with good torque for its class (~28–29 hp).
- Multiple boom/arm options for deeper reach or higher cutting height.
