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SANY SY38U Pro VS CAT 305.5E Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
CAT 305.5E
₹ 29 L - 31 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
CAT 305.5E
₹29L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
CAT 305.5E
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
20.9 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
20 kw
32.9 kw
Net Power
20 kw
32.9 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
45.7 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
45.7 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
Stage III
Emission Standard
BS VI
Stage III
Max Torque
110 Nm
800 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
5,423 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
5,423 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
5000 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
5000 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
31.0 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
31.0 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
137 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
137 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2,210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2,210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
3,835 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
3,835 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
27 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
27 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
5,765 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
5,765 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2,540 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2,540 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2,540 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2,540 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3 m
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
25 %
Gradeability
30 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
40 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
40 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.06 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.06 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.22
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Standard operator display
Display Type
LCD
Standard operator display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension/comfort seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension/comfort seat
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
80 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
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 SY38U Pro
Pros
- Compact yet capable: Good sized machine for urban jobs and landscaping, similar to other mini excavators in the 3.8 t class.
- 28 hp power: Enough power for typical digging, trenching, and utility work.
- Works well in tight spaces: Likely zero/minimum tail swing and rubber tracks help with maneuverability.
CAT 305.5E
Pros
- Compact & Maneuverable
- Strong Performance for Size
- Fuel Efficient
