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SANY SY215EP VS CAT 316 GC Comparison
SANY SY215EP
₹ 34 L - 36 L
VS
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
SANY SY215EP
₹34L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
Compare excavators helps you make an informed purchase decision.
SANY SY215EP
From ₹ 34 Lakh
CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA / SANY-tuned equivalent
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Model
Cummins 6BTAA / SANY-tuned equivalent
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Gross Power
118 kw
68 kw
Gross Power
118 kw
68 kw
Net Power
112 kw
66 kw
Net Power
112 kw
66 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
91 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
91 HP
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
3600 cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
3600 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
820 Nm
430 Nm
Max Torque
820 Nm
430 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21900 kg
14400 kg
Operating Weight
21900 kg
14400 kg
Machine Weight
21300 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
21300 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3500 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3500 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
44 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
44 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump (Kawasaki type)
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump (Kawasaki type)
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
140 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
210 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
210 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5800 mm
5580 mm
Max Digging Depth
5800 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5900 mm
4860 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5900 mm
4860 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9900 mm
8180 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9900 mm
8180 mm
Max Dumping Height
6600 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6600 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
8520 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
8520 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.650 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.650 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2450 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
138 kN
63 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
138 kN
63 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
103 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
103 kN
45 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
160 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
160 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
28 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
28 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2 380 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2 380 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 445 mm
3750 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 445 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
430 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
430 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3125 mm
2350 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3125 mm
2350 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9550 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
9550 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
2950 mm
2810 mm
Overall Height
2950 mm
2810 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2680 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
3 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
3 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.5 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
3.5 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
120 kN
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
120 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.0/1.1
0.9-1.2
Bucket Options
0.9/1.0/1.1
0.9-1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Ripper, Grapple, Crusher
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Ripper, Grapple, Crusher
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7-inch LCD Multi-Function Display
LCD Monitor
Display Type
7-inch LCD Multi-Function Display
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable Seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable Seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
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
SANY SY215EP
Pros
- Strong productivity & performance – Good digging forces and digging depth for medium jobs.
- Competitive price point – Often lower on-road price vs competitors in some markets
- Comfortable cabin & controls (on many variants) – operator comfort features common.
CAT 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
