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CAT 321 VS SANY SY215EP Comparison
CAT 321
₹ 54 L - 55 L
VS
SANY SY215EP
₹ 34 L - 36 L
CAT 321
₹54L
SANY SY215EP
₹34L
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CAT 321
From ₹ 54 Lakh
SANY SY215EP
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6
Cummins 6BTAA / SANY-tuned equivalent
Model
Cat® C3.6
Cummins 6BTAA / SANY-tuned equivalent
Gross Power
100 kw
118 kw
Gross Power
100 kw
118 kw
Net Power
129 kw
112 kw
Net Power
129 kw
112 kw
Engine Power
136 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
136 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5800 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
500 Nm
820 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
820 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
19300 kg
21900 kg
Operating Weight
19300 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
21300 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
21300 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump (Kawasaki type)
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump (Kawasaki type)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
5800 mm
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
5800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
5900 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
5900 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9900 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9900 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6600 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6600 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9600 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9600 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2250 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2250 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
138 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
138 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
103 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
103 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
370 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
370 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
160 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
160 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
18 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
18 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2 380 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2 380 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
3 445 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
3 445 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
3125 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
3125 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
9550 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
9550 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
2950 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
2950 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3050 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
10 km/h
3.5 km/h
Travel Speed
10 km/h
3.5 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
27 %
70 %
Gradeability
27 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9/1.0/1.1
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9/1.0/1.1
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker, Auger, Ripper, Grapple, Crusher
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker, Auger, Ripper, Grapple, Crusher
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
7-inch LCD Multi-Function Display
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
7-inch LCD Multi-Function Display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air Suspension Adjustable Seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air Suspension Adjustable Seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Alternator Output
100 A
80 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
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 321
Pros
- 136 HP Cat C3.6 engine delivers strong digging performance.
- An advanced electrohydraulic system improves cycle time.
- Eco Mode and Intelligent ECM help reduce fuel consumption
SANY SY215EP
Pros
- Strong productivity & performance – Good digging forces and digging depth for medium jobs.
- Competitive price point – Often lower on-road price vs competitors in some markets
- Comfortable cabin & controls (on many variants) – operator comfort features common.