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Kobelco SK140HDLC-8 VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
Kobelco SK140HDLC-8
₹ 29 L - 31 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
Kobelco SK140HDLC-8
₹29L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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Kobelco SK140HDLC-8
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
74 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
74 kw
10 kw
Net Power
69.2 kw
10 kw
Net Power
69.2 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
99 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
99 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
2,999 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
2,999 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BS III
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BS III
Max Torque
375 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
375 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
13100 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
13100 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
13,100 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
13,100 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
41 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
41 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
axial position
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
axial position
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
260 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
260 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
172 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
172 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5230 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
5230 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4,680 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4,680 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7,890 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7,890 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
5850 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
5850 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
8270 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
8270 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
4.680 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
4.680 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
2,090 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
2,090 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
89 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
89 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
71 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
71 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
275 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
275 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
101 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
101 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler undercarriage with triple-grouser track shoes
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler undercarriage with triple-grouser track shoes
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7,510 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
7,510 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
2,490 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
2,490 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2,870 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2,870 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2,870 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2,870 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
3.080 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
3.080 m
1.500 m
Track Width
1990 mm
180 mm
Track Width
1990 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
139 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
139 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.6 m
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.6 m
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, grapples (common for medium excavators)
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, grapples (common for medium excavators)
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Standard digital display (multi‑info)
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Standard digital display (multi‑info)
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Ergonomic operator seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Ergonomic operator seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
45 A
Alternator Output
80 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Other
Halogen
Lighting Type
Other
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Diagnostic System
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
No
Yes
Kobelco SK140HDLC-8
Pros
- Strong Performance & Productivity
- Fuel Efficiency & Operating Cost
- Operator Comfort & Safety
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
