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CAT 320CL VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
CAT 320CL
₹ 16 L - 19 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
CAT 320CL
₹16L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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CAT 320CL
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
102.9 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
102.9 kw
10 kw
Net Power
103 kw
10 kw
Net Power
103 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
138 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
138 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage II
BS III
Emission Standard
Stage II
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
22300 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
22300 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
22,600 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
22,600 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
410 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
410 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
41 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
41 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4160 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
4160 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7620 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7620 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,190 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,190 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
7900 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
7900 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,850 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,850 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
26 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
26 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
600 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
4075 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
4075 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
475 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
475 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
1000 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
1000 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
2380 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
2380 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
3011 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
3011 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.500 m
Track Width
700 mm
180 mm
Track Width
700 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
196 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
196 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.95 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.95 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Operator instrument panel
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Operator instrument panel
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
45 A
Alternator Output
50 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Other
Halogen
Lighting Type
Other
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 320CL
Pros
- Reliable Performance & Versatility
- Fuel Efficiency & Power
- Operator Comfort & Control
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
