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SANY SY38U Pro VS CAT 320CL Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
CAT 320CL
₹ 16 L - 19 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
CAT 320CL
₹16L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
CAT 320CL
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Gross Power
20.9 kw
102.9 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
102.9 kw
Net Power
20 kw
103 kw
Net Power
20 kw
103 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
138 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
138 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
6370 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
6370 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
Stage II
Emission Standard
BS VI
Stage II
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
22300 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
22300 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
22,600 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
22,600 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
60 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
60 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
410 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
410 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
41 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
41 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
4160 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
4160 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
7620 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
7620 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
11,190 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
11,190 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
7900 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
7900 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
10,850 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
10,850 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
132 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
132 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
99 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
99 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
400 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
24 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
24 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
26 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
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
4075 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
4075 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
475 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
475 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
1000 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
1000 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
2380 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
2380 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
3011 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
3011 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
3100 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
3100 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.500 m
Track Width
400 mm
700 mm
Track Width
400 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
3.4 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
3.4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
196 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
196 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.95 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.95 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Operator instrument panel
Display Type
LCD
Operator instrument panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
50 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
50 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Other
Lighting Type
Halogen
Other
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 320CL
Pros
- Reliable Performance & Versatility
- Fuel Efficiency & Power
- Operator Comfort & Control