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SANY SY38U Pro VS SANY SY20U Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
SANY SY20U
₹ 22 L - 23 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
SANY SY20U
₹22L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
SANY SY20U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Yanmar 3TNV80F
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Yanmar 3TNV80F
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
19.8 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
19.8 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1220 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1220 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS IV
Max Torque
110 Nm
67.4 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
67.4 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
1980 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
1980 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
1980 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
1980 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
245 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
245 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
30 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
30 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
70 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
70 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
86 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
86 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2385 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2385 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2010 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2010 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4010 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4010 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2350 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2350 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
2550 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
2550 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.8 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.8 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
1130 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
1130 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
150 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
150 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
21 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
21 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
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
5 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
1225 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1225 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
160 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
675 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
675 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler Undercarriage with steel tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
3315 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
3315 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1350 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1350 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2495 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2495 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2495 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2495 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.2 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.2 m
Track Width
400 mm
230 mm
Track Width
400 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11.7 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11.7 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
15.7 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
15.7 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
0.03 - 0.05
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.03 - 0.05
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Standard mini excavator hydraulic attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
7 Inch LCD
Display Type
LCD
7 Inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension 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
80 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
80 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 SY20U
Pros
- Zero-tail swing design makes it ideal for tight, confined job sites such as urban construction, landscaping, housing sites, and utilities work.
- Load-sensing hydraulics deliver smooth flow and good fuel use for a mini excavator of this size.
- • Works well for small earthmoving, trenching, irrigation, and utility trench jobs where a bigger excavator isn’t practical.
