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SANY SY27U VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
SANY SY27U
₹ 22 L - 23 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
SANY SY27U
₹22L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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SANY SY27U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV80F (3-cyl diesel)
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Yanmar 3TNV80F (3-cyl diesel)
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
15.2 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
15.2 kw
10 kw
Net Power
14.5 kw
10 kw
Net Power
14.5 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
20.4 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
20.4 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
1267 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
1267 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2500 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2500 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
341 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
341 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2680 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
2680 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2680 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2680 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
872 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
872 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
25.5 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
25.5 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable-displacement pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable-displacement pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
81 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
81 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
30 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
30 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
13 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
13 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2820 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
2820 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2585 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2585 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4850 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4850 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
3100 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3100 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4410 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4410 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
2.100 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
2.100 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
24.3 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
24.3 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.2 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.2 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.1 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.1 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
4 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
4 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
1560 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1560 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
290 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
290 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
775 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
775 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber crawler track undercarriage
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Rubber crawler track undercarriage
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4285 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
4285 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2430 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2430 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2816 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2816 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
2.988 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
2.988 m
1.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
180 mm
Track Width
600 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
10.6 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
10.6 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.08 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.08 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.06 - 0.08
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.06 - 0.08
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, etc.) — depends on auxiliary circuit
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, etc.) — depends on auxiliary circuit
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Color info display with self-diagnostics (per launch info)
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Color info display with self-diagnostics (per launch info)
Analog / Basic
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)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
45 A
Alternator Output
40 A
45 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
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.
Sona RDT-17
Pros
- At ~1.7 t operating weight, easy to transport and use in tight areas.
- Reliable engine brand commonly used in mini excavators.
- 1.8 m digging depth and ~2.7 m height are reasonable for 1.7 t machines
