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SANY SY38U Pro VS JCB 30PLUS Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Gross Power
20.9 kw
18.4 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
18.4 kw
Net Power
20 kw
16.5 kw
Net Power
20 kw
16.5 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
24.7 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
24.7 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1496 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1496 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Max Torque
110 Nm
96 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
96 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
2870 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
2870 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
2870 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
2870 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
1211 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
1211 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
39.2 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
39.2 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
70.21 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
70.21 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
235 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
235 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
71 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
71 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
59 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
59 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
3050 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
3050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4660 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
3220 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
3220 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
4495 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
4495 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
2.130 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
2.130 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
23 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
23 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
17 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
17 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
56 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
45 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
8.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
8.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
4.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
4.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
2.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
2.3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
250 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
250 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1 252 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1 252 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1 440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1 440 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
270 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
270 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
4080 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
4080 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2400 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2400 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2400 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
1.423 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
1.423 m
Track Width
400 mm
250 mm
Track Width
400 mm
250 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.9 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.9 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.6 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.6 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
36 %
Gradeability
30 %
36 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
25 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
25 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.023 - 0.076
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.023 - 0.076
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
7 INCH LCD
Display Type
LCD
7 INCH LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Static seat with cushion
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Static seat with cushion
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
65 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
65 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 30PLUS
Pros
- Compact & maneuverable: Great for urban jobs and restricted sites.
- Strong bucket & arm forces: Designed to deliver efficient digging and material handling.
- Good reach: ~4.77 m reach is competitive for mini excavators.
