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SANY SY38U Pro VS LiuGong 908E Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
LiuGong 908E
₹ 25 L - 27 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
LiuGong 908E
₹25L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
LiuGong 908E
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Yanmar 4TNV98-ZCSLY
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Yanmar 4TNV98-ZCSLY
Gross Power
20.9 kw
46 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
46 kw
Net Power
20 kw
45 kw
Net Power
20 kw
45 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
62 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
62 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
3300 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
Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
BS VI
Stage IIIA
Max Torque
110 Nm
245 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
245 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
7500 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
7500 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
625 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
625 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
33 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
33 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement piston pump (dual + pilot gear)
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement piston pump (dual + pilot gear)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
167.2 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
167.2 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
294 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
294 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
210 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
210 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
4030 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
4030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
3240 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
3240 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
5270 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
5270 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
5080 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
7115 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
7115 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
3.710 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
3.710 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
1650 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
1650 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
38 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
38 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
80 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
80 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
11 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
11 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1.3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1.3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1750 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1750 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
2230 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
2230 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
1785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
1785 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
6 100 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
6 100 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
2260 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
2260 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2700 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.057 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.057 m
Track Width
400 mm
450 mm
Track Width
400 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.8 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
64 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
64 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.5
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.5
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
LCD monitor (engine hours, fuel, faults, etc.)
Display Type
LCD
LCD monitor (engine hours, fuel, faults, etc.)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
99 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
99 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
12 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
12 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Other
Lighting Type
Halogen
Other
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.
LiuGong 908E
Pros
- Good Engine Power & Performance
- Strong Digging Forces
- Comfortable & Safe Operator Environment