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Kobelco SK30SR VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
Kobelco SK30SR
₹ 29 L - 35 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
Kobelco SK30SR
₹29L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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Kobelco SK30SR
From ₹ 29 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Kubota D902
Model
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Kubota D902
Gross Power
18.1 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
18.1 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
18.1 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
18.1 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
24 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
24 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
1331 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
1331 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS III
BSIV
Max Torque
79.4 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
79.4 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3570 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
3570 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
3410 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
3410 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1209 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1209 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
29.9 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
29.9 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
96 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
96 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
44.8 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
44.8 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
23 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
23 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2800 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
2800 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2360 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2360 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
3420 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
3420 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
4800 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
4800 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
2.820 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.820 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.7 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.7 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.2 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.2 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
20.4 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
20.4 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
775 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
775 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4730 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
4730 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2510 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2510 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2510 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2510 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
2.510 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
2.510 m
2.340 m
Track Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Width
300 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.4 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.4 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
8.4 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
8.4 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
38.4 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
38.4 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.11 – 0.12
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.11 – 0.12
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Color LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
Color LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
73 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
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.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
