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JCB 18Z VS SANY SY20U Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
SANY SY20U
₹ 22 L - 23 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
SANY SY20U
₹22L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
SANY SY20U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 3TNV80F
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 3TNV80F
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
19.8 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
19.8 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1220 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1220 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
67.4 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
67.4 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
1980 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
1980 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
1980 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
1980 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
245 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
245 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
30 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
30 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
70 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
70 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
86 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
86 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2385 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2385 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2010 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2010 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4010 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4010 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2350 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2350 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
2550 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
2550 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.8 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.8 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1130 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1130 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
150 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
150 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
21 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
21 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
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
5 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
1225 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1225 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
160 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
675 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
675 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
3315 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
3315 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1350 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1350 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2495 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2495 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2495 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2495 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.2 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.2 m
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
11.7 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
11.7 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
15.7 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
15.7 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
0.03 - 0.05
Bucket Options
0.4
0.03 - 0.05
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
7 Inch LCD
Display Type
7 inch LCD
7 Inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension 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
80 A
Alternator Output
60 A
80 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 SY20U
Pros
- Zero-tail swing design makes it ideal for tight, confined job sites such as urban construction, landscaping, housing sites, and utilities work.
- Load-sensing hydraulics deliver smooth flow and good fuel use for a mini excavator of this size.
- • Works well for small earthmoving, trenching, irrigation, and utility trench jobs where a bigger excavator isn’t practical.
