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JCB 30PLUS VS SANY SY20C Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
SANY SY20C
₹ 7 L - 12 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
SANY SY20C
₹7L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
SANY SY20C
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Gross Power
18.4 kw
14.6 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
14.6 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1267 cc
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1267 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Max Torque
96 Nm
65 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
1850 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
1850 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
1975 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
1975 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
510 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
510 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
21 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
11 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
11 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2360 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
4080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
4080 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2475 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2475 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
3530 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
3530 mm
Boom Length
2.130 m
1.770 m
Boom Length
2.130 m
1.770 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
1160 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
1160 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
16 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
16 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
9.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
9.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
25 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
25 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
21 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
3.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
3.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 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
2.3 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
0.33 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
750 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
750 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1220 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
180 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
920 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
920 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
3695 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
3695 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1350 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1350 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2430 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2612 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2612 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
1.352 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
1.352 m
Track Width
250 mm
230 mm
Track Width
250 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
36 %
30 %
Gradeability
36 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
17.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
17.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.04 - 0.05
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.04 - 0.05
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Breaker, auger, thumb
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
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
Static seat with cushion
Basic adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Basic adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
65 A
75 A
Alternator Output
65 A
75 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
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
JCB 30PLUS
Pros
- Compact & maneuverable: Great for urban jobs and restricted sites.
- Strong bucket & arm forces: Designed to deliver efficient digging and material handling.
- Good reach: ~4.77 m reach is competitive for mini excavators.
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.