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SANY SY38U Pro VS Kobelco SK380HDLC Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
Kobelco SK380HDLC
₹ 26 L - 27 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
Kobelco SK380HDLC
₹26L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Kobelco SK380HDLC
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
HINO J08E-TM
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
HINO J08E-TM
Gross Power
20.9 kw
209 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
209 kw
Net Power
20 kw
188 kw
Net Power
20 kw
188 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
268 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
268 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
7,684 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
7,684 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
BS VI
Stage IIIA
Max Torque
110 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
36000 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
36000 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
35,800 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
35,800 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
36000 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
36000 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
67 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
67 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
294 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
294 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
353 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
353 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
Depends on auxiliary circuit setup L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
Depends on auxiliary circuit setup L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
6 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
6 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
5,840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
5,840 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
10,610 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
10,610 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
7,060 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
7,060 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
10,260 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
10,260 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
3,300 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
3,300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
236 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
236 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
253 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
253 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
580 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
580 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
280 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
280 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
28 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
2 × 8.0 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
2 × 8.0 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
4980 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
4980 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
500 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
500 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
3650 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
3650 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
11,560 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
11,560 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
3,160 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
3,160 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
3,160 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
3,160 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.770 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.770 m
Track Width
400 mm
2600 mm
Track Width
400 mm
2600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
331 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
331 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
1.4
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
1.4
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, quick couplers
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, quick couplers
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Digital multi-function
Display Type
LCD
Digital multi-function
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)
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
80 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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.
Kobelco SK380HDLC
Pros
- Strong engine output
- Large fuel tank
- Good reach and boom/arm length