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Kobelco SK380HDLC VS Sona SDT-10 Comparison
Kobelco SK380HDLC
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
Sona SDT-10
₹ 6 L - 10 L
Kobelco SK380HDLC
₹26L
Sona SDT-10
₹6L
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Kobelco SK380HDLC
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Sona SDT-10
From ₹ 6 Lakh
Engine
Model
HINO J08E-TM
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Model
HINO J08E-TM
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Gross Power
209 kw
9.5 kw
Gross Power
209 kw
9.5 kw
Net Power
188 kw
8.5 kw
Net Power
188 kw
8.5 kw
Engine Power
268 HP
12 HP
Engine Power
268 HP
12 HP
Engine Displacement
7,684 cc
900 cc
Engine Displacement
7,684 cc
900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BS II
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BS II
Max Torque
1600 Nm
50 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
50 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
36000 kg
750 kg
Operating Weight
36000 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
35,800 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
35,800 kg
750 kg
Counter Weight
36000 kg
100 kg
Counter Weight
36000 kg
100 kg
Ground Pressure
67 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
67 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
294 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
294 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
200 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
200 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
353 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
353 litres
10 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Depends on auxiliary circuit setup L/min
18 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Depends on auxiliary circuit setup L/min
18 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6 mm
1650 mm
Max Digging Depth
6 mm
1650 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5,840 mm
1200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5,840 mm
1200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10,610 mm
2600 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10,610 mm
2600 mm
Max Dumping Height
7,060 mm
2400 mm
Max Dumping Height
7,060 mm
2400 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,260 mm
2600 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,260 mm
2600 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
1.500 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
1.500 m
Arm Length
3,300 mm
900 mm
Arm Length
3,300 mm
900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
236 kN
9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
236 kN
9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
253 kN
7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
253 kN
7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
580 litres
5.5 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
580 litres
5.5 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
280 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
280 litres
10 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
28 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
28 litres
3.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 × 8.0 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 × 8.0 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
900 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
900 mm
Track Length on Ground
4980 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
4980 mm
1200 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
380 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
380 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3650 mm
900 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3650 mm
900 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11,560 mm
2500 mm
Overall Length
11,560 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
3,160 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
3,160 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
3,160 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
3,160 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
3.770 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
3.770 m
1.500 m
Track Width
2600 mm
180 mm
Track Width
2600 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
331 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
331 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.4
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
1.4
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, quick couplers
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, quick couplers
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital multi-function
Basic analog
Display Type
Digital multi-function
Basic analog
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
85 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
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
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
Kobelco SK380HDLC
Pros
- Strong engine output
- Large fuel tank
- Good reach and boom/arm length
Sona SDT-10
Pros
- Ultra‑compact & lightweight — easy to transport and operate in tight spaces (750 kg class).
- Lower initial cost and operating cost vs larger excavators.
- Good digging depth (~1.65 m) for its class.
