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SANY SY38U Pro VS JCB 100C1 Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
JCB 100C1
₹ 26 L - 27.99 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
JCB 100C1
₹26L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
JCB 100C1
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
JCB Diesel by Kohler
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
JCB Diesel by Kohler
Gross Power
20.9 kw
55 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
55 kw
Net Power
20 kw
54 kw
Net Power
20 kw
54 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
74 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
2500 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
2500 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS IV
Max Torque
110 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
9750 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
9750 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
9733 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
9733 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
1900 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
1900 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
39 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
39 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
190 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
190 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
300 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
300 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
95 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
95 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
4575 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
4575 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
4200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
4200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
7550 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
7550 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
5600 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
5600 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
8200 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
8200 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
2300 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
2300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
68 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
68 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
46 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
46 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
18 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
18 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1 252 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1 252 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
3200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
3200 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
350 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
350 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
1220 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
1220 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler — Rubber Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler — Rubber Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
7450 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
7450 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
2300 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2650 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2650 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2650 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2650 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.900 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.900 m
Track Width
400 mm
450 mm
Track Width
400 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
75 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
75 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.6/0.8/1.0
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.6/0.8/1.0
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
LCD multi-function monitor
Display Type
LCD
LCD multi-function monitor
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)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 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.
JCB 100C1
Pros
- It’s designed as one of JCB’s largest compact excavators (~10 t class), balancing power with maneuverability on tight urban and utility jobs.
- Features heavy-duty boom and dipper with internal baffle reinforcement and robot-welded high-tensile steel, improving durability over simple minis.
- New reduced-loss hydraulics put less demand on the engine, improving efficiency and fuel economy.
