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SANY SY20U VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
SANY SY20U
₹ 22 L - 23 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
SANY SY20U
₹22L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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SANY SY20U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV80F
Kubota D902
Model
Yanmar 3TNV80F
Kubota D902
Gross Power
14.6 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
14.6 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
14.6 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
14.6 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
19.8 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
19.8 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
1220 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
1220 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 IV
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Max Torque
67.4 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
67.4 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1980 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
1980 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
1980 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
1980 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
245 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
245 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
30 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
30 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
21 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
21 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
86 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
86 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2385 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
2385 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2010 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2010 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4010 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4010 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
2350 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
2350 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
2550 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
2550 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
1.8 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
1.8 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1130 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1130 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
21 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
21 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3.8 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3.8 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2 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
5 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1225 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1225 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
675 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
675 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3315 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
3315 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1350 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1350 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2495 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2495 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2495 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2495 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
3.2 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
3.2 m
2.340 m
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11.7 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
11.7 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
15.7 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
15.7 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.05 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.05 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.05
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.05
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 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
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
SANY SY20U
Pros
- Zero-tail swing design makes it ideal for tight, confined job sites such as urban construction, landscaping, housing sites, and utilities work.
- Load-sensing hydraulics deliver smooth flow and good fuel use for a mini excavator of this size.
- • Works well for small earthmoving, trenching, irrigation, and utility trench jobs where a bigger excavator isn’t practical.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
