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CAT 316 GC VS SANY SY215C-9LCS Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
SANY SY215C-9LCS
₹ 52 L - 58.99 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
SANY SY215C-9LCS
₹52L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
SANY SY215C-9LCS
From ₹ 52 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
SANY Mitsubishi D06S2 (diesel)
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
SANY Mitsubishi D06S2 (diesel)
Gross Power
68 kw
115 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
115 kw
Net Power
66 kw
115 kw
Net Power
66 kw
115 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
155 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
155 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5860 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5860 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2050 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2050 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
430 Nm
654 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
654 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
21400 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
21400 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
21400 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
21400 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
5430 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
5430 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
43 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
43 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
180 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
180 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
6037 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
6037 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
6439 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
6439 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
9312 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
9312 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
6252 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
6252 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
9113 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
9113 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
5.7 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
5.7 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
138 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
138 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
129 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
129 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
230 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
22.75 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
22.75 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2380 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2380 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3640 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3640 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2890 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2890 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
9728 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
9728 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
3180 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
3180 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
3050 mm
Boom Height
3 m
2.3 m
Boom Height
3 m
2.3 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
209 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
209 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.8 - 1.1
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.8 - 1.1
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Standard hydraulic attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Standard hydraulic attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Digital multifunction
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Digital multifunction
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Suspension/adjustable
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Suspension/adjustable
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
50 A
Alternator Output
90 A
50 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
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 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.
SANY SY215C-9LCS
Pros
- • Powered by a ~155 hp engine in the LCS variant (stronger than base 140 hp of SY215C-9LC) — good balance of power & efficiency for mid-range jobs
- DOMCS intelligent control system optimizes flow & fuel use.
- • Spacious, adjustable suspension seat, digital display, A/C, USB/music — enhancing operator comfort for long shifts.
