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JCB 30PLUS VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
18.4 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
10 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
10 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
96 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
2.130 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
2.130 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
1.500 m
Track Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Width
250 mm
180 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 %
35 %
Gradeability
36 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Analog / Basic
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
65 A
45 A
Alternator Output
65 A
45 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
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.
Sona RDT-17
Pros
- At ~1.7 t operating weight, easy to transport and use in tight areas.
- Reliable engine brand commonly used in mini excavators.
- 1.8 m digging depth and ~2.7 m height are reasonable for 1.7 t machines
