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CAT 316 GC VS BOBCAT E30 Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
BOBCAT E30
₹ 35 L - 37 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
BOBCAT E30
₹35L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
BOBCAT E30
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Kubota D1305
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Kubota D1305
Gross Power
68 kw
18.5 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
18.5 kw
Net Power
66 kw
18.5 kw
Net Power
66 kw
18.5 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
25 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
25 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
1260 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
1260 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2550 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2550 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
430 Nm
81.3 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
81.3 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
3069 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
3069 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
3069 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
3069 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
564 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
564 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
29.6 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
29.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
53.8 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
53.8 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
180 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
180 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
53 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
53 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
2906 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
2906 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
2165 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
2165 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
4876 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
4876 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
3272 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
3272 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
1232 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
1232 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
2.438 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
2.438 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
1738 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
1738 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
25.14 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
25.14 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
15.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
15.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
34.4 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
34.4 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
10.2 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
10.2 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
4.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
4.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1543 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1543 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
539 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
539 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
4327 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
4327 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2438 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2438 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2438 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2438 mm
Boom Height
3 m
2.941 m
Boom Height
3 m
2.941 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.3 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.3 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
53 %
Gradeability
58 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
29.3 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
29.3 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.07-0.09
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.07-0.09
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Standard monitor
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
90 A
Alternator Output
90 A
90 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
BOBCAT E30
Pros
- Powerful for its class: 24.8 HP engine and robust digging force (~25.1 kN) deliver good performance for landscaping and construction tasks.
- Operator comfort: Optional AC cabin and ergonomic controls (available in many configurations) improve usability.
- Stability: Higher operating weight (~3069 kg) gives better balance and stability compared to some smaller mini excavators.