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KUBOTA U17-3 VS SANY SY20C Comparison
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
VS
SANY SY20C
₹ 7 L - 12 L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
SANY SY20C
₹7L
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KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
SANY SY20C
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D902
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Model
Kubota D902
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Gross Power
12.7 kw
14.6 kw
Gross Power
12.7 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
11.3 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
11.3 kw
14.6 kw
Engine Power
17.0 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Power
17.0 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Displacement
898 cc
1267 cc
Engine Displacement
898 cc
1267 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BSIV
BS V
Emission Standard
BSIV
BS V
Max Torque
880 Nm
65 Nm
Max Torque
880 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1800 kg
1850 kg
Operating Weight
1800 kg
1850 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
1975 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
1975 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
510 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
510 kg
Ground Pressure
37 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
37 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
45.0 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
45.0 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
186 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
186 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
21 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
27.7 L/min
11 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
27.7 L/min
11 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2310 mm
2360 mm
Max Digging Depth
2310 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1910 mm
2100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1910 mm
2100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3970 mm
4080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3970 mm
4080 mm
Max Dumping Height
2440 mm
2475 mm
Max Dumping Height
2440 mm
2475 mm
Max Cutting Height
3640 mm
3530 mm
Max Cutting Height
3640 mm
3530 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
1.770 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
1.770 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1160 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1160 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.2 kN
16 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.2 kN
16 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.5 kN
9.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.5 kN
9.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 litres
25 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 litres
25 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
13 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
13 litres
21 litres
Cooling System Capacity
2.4 litres
3.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
2.4 litres
3.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 litres
2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
0.33 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
0.25 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
0.25 litres
0.33 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
760 mm
750 mm
Track Gauge
760 mm
750 mm
Track Length on Ground
1585 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1585 mm
1220 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
180 mm
Tail Swing Radius
620 mm
920 mm
Tail Swing Radius
620 mm
920 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3545 mm
3695 mm
Overall Length
3545 mm
3695 mm
Overall Width
1240 mm
1350 mm
Overall Width
1240 mm
1350 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2430 mm
Cab Height
2340 mm
2612 mm
Cab Height
2340 mm
2612 mm
Boom Height
2.340 m
1.352 m
Boom Height
2.340 m
1.352 m
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.1 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.1 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
21.6 kN
17.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
21.6 kN
17.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.04 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.04 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
0.04 - 0.05
Bucket Options
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
0.04 - 0.05
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Breaker, auger, thumb
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Breaker, auger, thumb
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Basic gauge cluster
Display Type
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Basic gauge cluster
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
High‑back suspension seat
Basic adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
High‑back suspension seat
Basic adjustable operator 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
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
75 A
Alternator Output
40 A
75 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
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
SANY SY20C
Pros
- Small size and lightweight (~1.8 t) make it ideal for urban sites, landscaping, utilities, and confined spaces.
- Expandable undercarriage options (on some versions) increase stability on uneven ground.
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves responsiveness and controllability relative to basic minis.
