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JCB 18Z VS SANY SY20C Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
SANY SY20C
₹ 7 L - 12 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
SANY SY20C
₹7L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
SANY SY20C
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Gross Power
11.7 kw
14.6 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
14.6 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1267 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1267 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
65 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
1850 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
1850 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
1975 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
1975 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
510 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
510 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
21 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
11 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
11 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2360 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4080 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2475 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2475 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
3530 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
3530 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.770 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.770 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1160 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1160 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
16 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
16 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
9.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
9.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
25 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
25 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
21 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
3.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
3.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
0.33 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
0.33 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
750 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
750 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1220 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
180 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
920 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
920 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
3695 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
3695 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1350 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1350 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2430 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2612 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2612 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.352 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.352 m
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
17.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
17.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.04 - 0.05
Bucket Options
0.4
0.04 - 0.05
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Breaker, auger, thumb
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Breaker, auger, thumb
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Basic gauge cluster
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Basic gauge cluster
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Basic adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Basic adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
75 A
Alternator Output
60 A
75 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
JCB 18Z
Pros
- Zero tail swing design lets you work in confined spaces without the rear counterweight hitting obstacles.
- Easy access service panels and 180° opening door make maintenance quicker.
- Heavy‑duty steel bodywork and ROPS/TOPS canopy protect the machine and operator.
SANY SY20C
Pros
- Small size and lightweight (~1.8 t) make it ideal for urban sites, landscaping, utilities, and confined spaces.
- Expandable undercarriage options (on some versions) increase stability on uneven ground.
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves responsiveness and controllability relative to basic minis.
