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SANY SY27U VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
SANY SY27U
₹ 22 L - 23 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
SANY SY27U
₹22L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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SANY SY27U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV80F (3-cyl diesel)
Kubota D902
Model
Yanmar 3TNV80F (3-cyl diesel)
Kubota D902
Gross Power
15.2 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
15.2 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
14.5 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
14.5 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
20.4 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
20.4 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
1267 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
1267 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2500 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2500 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Max Torque
341 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
341 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2680 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
2680 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
2680 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2680 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
872 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
872 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
25.5 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
25.5 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable-displacement pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable-displacement pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
81 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
81 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
30 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
30 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
13 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
13 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2820 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
2820 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2585 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2585 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4850 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4850 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
3100 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
3100 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
4410 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
4410 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
2.100 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.100 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
24.3 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
24.3 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.2 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.2 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.1 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.1 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
4 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
4 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1560 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1560 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
290 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
290 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
775 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
775 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber crawler track undercarriage
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Rubber crawler track undercarriage
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4285 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
4285 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2430 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2430 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2816 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2816 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
2.988 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
2.988 m
2.340 m
Track Width
600 mm
230 mm
Track Width
600 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
10.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
10.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.08 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.08 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.06 - 0.08
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.06 - 0.08
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, etc.) — depends on auxiliary circuit
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, etc.) — depends on auxiliary circuit
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Color info display with self-diagnostics (per launch info)
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
Color info display with self-diagnostics (per launch info)
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
40 A
40 A
Alternator Output
40 A
40 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
SANY SY27U
Pros
- A max digging reach ~4.85 m and height ~4.41 m is competitive for ~2.7 t mini class.
- Yanmar 20.4 HP engine with load-sensing hydraulics balances power and economy.
- Zero-tail swing design lets you work in tight, constrained spaces without rear overhang.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly