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JCB 18Z VS SANY SY27U Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
SANY SY27U
₹ 22 L - 23 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
SANY SY27U
₹22L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
SANY SY27U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 3TNV80F (3-cyl diesel)
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 3TNV80F (3-cyl diesel)
Gross Power
11.7 kw
15.2 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
15.2 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
14.5 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
14.5 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
20.4 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
2500 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2500 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
341 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
341 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2680 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2680 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2680 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2680 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
872 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
872 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
25.5 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
25.5 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable-displacement pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable-displacement pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
81 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
81 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
30 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
13 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
13 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2820 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2820 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2585 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2585 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4850 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3100 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3100 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
4410 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
4410 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
24.3 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
24.3 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
14.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
14.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
34 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
34 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
4.1 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
4.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
3.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
3.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1560 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1560 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
775 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
775 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Rubber crawler track undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Rubber crawler track undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
4285 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
4285 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2430 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2816 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2816 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.988 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.988 m
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10.6 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10.6 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
20 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
20 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.08 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.08 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.06 - 0.08
Bucket Options
0.4
0.06 - 0.08
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, etc.) — depends on auxiliary circuit
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, etc.) — depends on auxiliary circuit
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Color info display with self-diagnostics (per launch info)
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Color info display with self-diagnostics (per launch info)
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
40 A
Alternator Output
60 A
40 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
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 SY27U
Pros
- A max digging reach ~4.85 m and height ~4.41 m is competitive for ~2.7 t mini class.
- Yanmar 20.4 HP engine with load-sensing hydraulics balances power and economy.
- Zero-tail swing design lets you work in tight, constrained spaces without rear overhang.
