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SANY SY20U VS Sona SDT-10 Comparison
SANY SY20U
₹ 22 L - 23 L
VS
Sona SDT-10
₹ 6 L - 10 L
SANY SY20U
₹22L
Sona SDT-10
₹6L
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SANY SY20U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Sona SDT-10
From ₹ 6 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV80F
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Model
Yanmar 3TNV80F
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Gross Power
14.6 kw
9.5 kw
Gross Power
14.6 kw
9.5 kw
Net Power
14.6 kw
8.5 kw
Net Power
14.6 kw
8.5 kw
Engine Power
19.8 HP
12 HP
Engine Power
19.8 HP
12 HP
Engine Displacement
1220 cc
900 cc
Engine Displacement
1220 cc
900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
67.4 Nm
50 Nm
Max Torque
67.4 Nm
50 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1980 kg
750 kg
Operating Weight
1980 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
1980 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
1980 kg
750 kg
Counter Weight
245 kg
100 kg
Counter Weight
245 kg
100 kg
Ground Pressure
30 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
30 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
200 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
200 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
21 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
21 litres
10 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
86 L/min
18 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
86 L/min
18 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2385 mm
1650 mm
Max Digging Depth
2385 mm
1650 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2010 mm
1200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2010 mm
1200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4010 mm
2600 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4010 mm
2600 mm
Max Dumping Height
2350 mm
2400 mm
Max Dumping Height
2350 mm
2400 mm
Max Cutting Height
2550 mm
2600 mm
Max Cutting Height
2550 mm
2600 mm
Boom Length
1.8 m
1.500 m
Boom Length
1.8 m
1.500 m
Arm Length
1130 mm
900 mm
Arm Length
1130 mm
900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 litres
5.5 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 litres
5.5 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
21 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
21 litres
10 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3.8 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3.8 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2 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
5 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
900 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
900 mm
Track Length on Ground
1225 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1225 mm
1200 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
380 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
380 mm
Tail Swing Radius
675 mm
900 mm
Tail Swing Radius
675 mm
900 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3315 mm
2500 mm
Overall Length
3315 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
1350 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1350 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2495 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2495 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2495 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2495 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
3.2 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
3.2 m
1.500 m
Track Width
230 mm
180 mm
Track Width
230 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11.7 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
11.7 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
15.7 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
15.7 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.05 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.05 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.05
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.05
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Basic analog
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Basic analog
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
45 A
Alternator Output
80 A
45 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
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
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.
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.
