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Kobelco SK380HDLC VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
Kobelco SK380HDLC
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
Kobelco SK380HDLC
₹26L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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Kobelco SK380HDLC
From ₹ 26 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
HINO J08E-TM
Kubota D902
Model
HINO J08E-TM
Kubota D902
Gross Power
209 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
209 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
188 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
188 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
268 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
268 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
7,684 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
7,684 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BSIV
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BSIV
Max Torque
1600 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
36000 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
36000 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
35,800 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
35,800 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
36000 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
36000 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
67 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
67 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
294 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
294 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
353 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
353 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Depends on auxiliary circuit setup L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Depends on auxiliary circuit setup L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
6 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5,840 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5,840 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10,610 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10,610 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
7,060 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
7,060 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,260 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,260 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
3,300 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
3,300 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
236 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
236 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
253 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
253 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
580 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
580 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
280 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
280 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
28 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
28 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
2 × 8.0 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 × 8.0 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
4980 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
4980 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3650 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3650 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11,560 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
11,560 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
3,160 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
3,160 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
3,160 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
3,160 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
3.770 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
3.770 m
2.340 m
Track Width
2600 mm
230 mm
Track Width
2600 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
30 %
Gradeability
70 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
331 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
331 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.4
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
1.4
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, quick couplers
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, quick couplers
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multi-function
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
Digital multi-function
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
72 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
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
Kobelco SK380HDLC
Pros
- Strong engine output
- Large fuel tank
- Good reach and boom/arm length
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly