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Kobelco SK30SR VS CAT 305. 5E2 Comparison
Kobelco SK30SR
₹ 29 L - 35 L
VS
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
Kobelco SK30SR
₹29L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
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Kobelco SK30SR
From ₹ 29 Lakh
CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
18.1 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
18.1 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
18.1 kw
31.1 kw
Net Power
18.1 kw
31.1 kw
Engine Power
24 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Power
24 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Displacement
1331 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
1331 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
79.4 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
79.4 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3570 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
3570 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
3410 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
3410 kg
5400 kg
Counter Weight
1209 kg
1265 kg
Counter Weight
1209 kg
1265 kg
Ground Pressure
29.9 kg
31 kg
Ground Pressure
29.9 kg
31 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
96 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
96 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
44.8 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
44.8 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
23 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
23 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2800 mm
3720 mm
Max Digging Depth
2800 mm
3720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2360 mm
2210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2360 mm
2210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
3420 mm
3835 mm
Max Dumping Height
3420 mm
3835 mm
Max Cutting Height
4800 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
4800 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
2.820 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
2.820 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.7 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.7 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.2 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.2 kN
27.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
20.4 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
20.4 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
775 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
775 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Undercarriage Type
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4730 mm
5765 mm
Overall Length
4730 mm
5765 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2510 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2510 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2510 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2510 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
2.510 m
2.540 m
Boom Height
2.510 m
2.540 m
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4.4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
8.4 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.4 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
25 %
Gradeability
58 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
38.4 kN
40.2 kN
Drawbar Pull
38.4 kN
40.2 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.11 – 0.12
0.22 - 0.24
Bucket Options
0.11 – 0.12
0.22 - 0.24
Attachment Compatibility
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Attachment Compatibility
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Color LCD
Standard operator info panel
Display Type
Color LCD
Standard operator info panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Mechanical suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Mechanical suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 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
50 A
Alternator Output
60 A
50 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
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Kobelco SK30SR
Pros
- Zero/short tail swing improves maneuverability in tight spaces (urban sites, trenches).
- Good reach and depth for its class (~5 m reach, ~2.8 m dig depth).
- Robust Yanmar diesel engine with reliable power for consistent performance.
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
