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SANY SY38U Pro VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Kubota D902
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Kubota D902
Gross Power
20.9 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
20 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
20 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS VI
BSIV
Max Torque
110 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.340 m
Track Width
400 mm
230 mm
Track Width
400 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
40 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
40 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.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
