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KUBOTA U17-3 VS Kobelco SK210 LC-8 Comparison
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
VS
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
₹ 25 L - 35 L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
₹25L
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KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D902
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Model
Kubota D902
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Gross Power
12.7 kw
121 kw
Gross Power
12.7 kw
121 kw
Net Power
11.3 kw
113 kw
Net Power
11.3 kw
113 kw
Engine Power
17.0 HP
152 HP
Engine Power
17.0 HP
152 HP
Engine Displacement
898 cc
5100 cc
Engine Displacement
898 cc
5100 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BSIV
BS III
Emission Standard
BSIV
BS III
Max Torque
880 Nm
572 Nm
Max Torque
880 Nm
572 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1800 kg
21900 kg
Operating Weight
1800 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
20600 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
20600 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
9500 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
9500 kg
Ground Pressure
37 kg
34 kg
Ground Pressure
37 kg
34 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
variable displacement + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
variable displacement + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
45.0 L/min
420 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
45.0 L/min
420 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
186 bar
320 bar
Maximum System Pressure
186 bar
320 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
27.7 L/min
146 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
27.7 L/min
146 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2310 mm
7000 mm
Max Digging Depth
2310 mm
7000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1910 mm
6100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1910 mm
6100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3970 mm
9730 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3970 mm
9730 mm
Max Dumping Height
2440 mm
6910 mm
Max Dumping Height
2440 mm
6910 mm
Max Cutting Height
3640 mm
9750 mm
Max Cutting Height
3640 mm
9750 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.850 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.850 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
3045 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
3045 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.2 kN
138 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.2 kN
138 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.5 kN
112 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.5 kN
112 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 litres
370 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 litres
370 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
13 litres
146 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
13 litres
146 litres
Cooling System Capacity
2.4 litres
26 litres
Cooling System Capacity
2.4 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 litres
20 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 litres
20 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
0.25 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
0.25 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
760 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
760 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
1585 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
1585 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
450 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
620 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
620 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Tracked/Crawler Ubdercarraige
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Tracked/Crawler Ubdercarraige
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3545 mm
9450 mm
Overall Length
3545 mm
9450 mm
Overall Width
1240 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
1240 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3030 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2340 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2340 mm
3030 mm
Boom Height
2.340 m
3.102 m
Boom Height
2.340 m
3.102 m
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.1 km/h
6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.1 km/h
6 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
21.6 kN
229 kN
Drawbar Pull
21.6 kN
229 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.04 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.04 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
0.9 - 1.4
Bucket Options
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
0.9 - 1.4
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Standard hydraulic quick-coupler systems
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Standard hydraulic quick-coupler systems
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD instrument panel (basic)
LCD multi-function display
Display Type
LCD instrument panel (basic)
LCD multi-function display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
High‑back suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
High‑back suspension seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40 A
50 A
Alternator Output
40 A
50 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Pros
- Excellent balance between power and weight for medium earthmoving tasks.
- Hino diesel engines are known for durability and serviceability globally.
- Suitable for foundation work, trenching, site prep, and loader work without needing larger excavators.