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CAT 321 VS SANY SY220C-9 Comparison
CAT 321
₹ 54 L - 55 L
VS
SANY SY220C-9
₹ 48 L - 49.99 L
CAT 321
₹54L
SANY SY220C-9
₹48L
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CAT 321
From ₹ 54 Lakh
SANY SY220C-9
From ₹ 48 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6
SANY Mitsubishi D06S2 / DO6S2
Model
Cat® C3.6
SANY Mitsubishi D06S2 / DO6S2
Gross Power
100 kw
114 kw
Gross Power
100 kw
114 kw
Net Power
129 kw
114 kw
Net Power
129 kw
114 kw
Engine Power
136 HP
155 HP
Engine Power
136 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
500 Nm
590 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
590 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
21900 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
21900 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
3000 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
3000 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
47 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
47 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
239 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
200 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
200 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6600 mm
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6600 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
6037 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
6037 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9312 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9312 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6252 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6252 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9113 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9113 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2250 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2250 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
138 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
138 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
129 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
129 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
29 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
29 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
11 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
11 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
2100 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
2100 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
790 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
790 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber/steel tracks)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber/steel tracks)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
9650 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
9650 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2980 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2980 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
3440 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
3440 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3075 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3075 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
2.990 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
2.990 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
10 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
10 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
27 %
70 %
Gradeability
27 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
209 kN
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
209 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
1.0 - 1.6
Bucket Options
0.8
1.0 - 1.6
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker / Ripper / Auger / Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker / Ripper / Auger / Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
Digital + Analogue
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
Digital + Analogue
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
50 A
Alternator Output
100 A
50 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
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 SY220C-9
Pros
- A ~7 m reach allows efficient loading of small to medium trucks and bins, and good coverage for trenching and grading tasks within the segment.
- Boom geometry is well‑suited for tight spaces, making the SY80C‑9 popular for urban excavation, roadside work, and utility trenching
- The machine intelligently matches hydraulic flow with the boom/arm work profile, improving fuel efficiency during digging and lifting.