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SANY SY38U Pro VS SANY SY20C Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
SANY SY20C
₹ 7 L - 12 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
SANY SY20C
₹7L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
SANY SY20C
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Gross Power
20.9 kw
14.6 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
20 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
20 kw
14.6 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1267 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1267 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 V
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS V
Max Torque
110 Nm
65 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
1850 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
1850 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
1975 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
1975 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
510 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
510 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
21 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
11 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
11 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2360 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4080 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2475 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2475 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
3530 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
3530 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.770 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.770 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
1160 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
1160 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
16 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
16 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
9.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
9.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
25 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
25 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
21 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
3.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
3.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
0.33 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
0.33 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
750 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
750 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1220 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
180 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
920 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
920 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
3695 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
3695 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1350 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1350 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2430 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2612 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2612 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
1.352 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
1.352 m
Track Width
400 mm
230 mm
Track Width
400 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
17.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
17.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.04 - 0.05
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.04 - 0.05
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Breaker, auger, thumb
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Breaker, auger, thumb
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
LCD
Basic gauge cluster
Display Type
LCD
Basic gauge cluster
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Basic adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Basic adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
75 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
75 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.
SANY SY20C
Pros
- Small size and lightweight (~1.8 t) make it ideal for urban sites, landscaping, utilities, and confined spaces.
- Expandable undercarriage options (on some versions) increase stability on uneven ground.
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves responsiveness and controllability relative to basic minis.
