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SANY SY38U Pro VS Kobelco SK30SR Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
Kobelco SK30SR
₹ 29 L - 35 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
Kobelco SK30SR
₹29L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Kobelco SK30SR
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Gross Power
20.9 kw
18.1 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
18.1 kw
Net Power
20 kw
18.1 kw
Net Power
20 kw
18.1 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
24 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
24 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1331 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1331 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Max Torque
110 Nm
79.4 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
79.4 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
3570 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
3570 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
3410 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
3410 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
1209 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
1209 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
29.9 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
29.9 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
96 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
96 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
230 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
230 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
44.8 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
44.8 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
23 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
23 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2800 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2360 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
5040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
5040 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
3420 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
3420 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
4800 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
4800 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
2.820 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
2.820 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
27.7 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
27.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
19.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
19.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
20.4 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
20.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1700 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
775 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
775 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
4730 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
4730 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2510 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2510 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2510 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2510 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.510 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.510 m
Track Width
400 mm
300 mm
Track Width
400 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
8.4 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
8.4 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
38.4 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
38.4 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.12 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.12 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.11 – 0.12
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.11 – 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Color LCD
Display Type
LCD
Color LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
60 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
60 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
No
Telematics
Yes
No
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.
Kobelco SK30SR
Pros
- Zero/short tail swing improves maneuverability in tight spaces (urban sites, trenches).
- Good reach and depth for its class (~5 m reach, ~2.8 m dig depth).
- Robust Yanmar diesel engine with reliable power for consistent performance.
