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SANY SY38U Pro VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
20.9 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
10 kw
Net Power
20 kw
10 kw
Net Power
20 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Max Torque
110 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
1.500 m
Track Width
400 mm
180 mm
Track Width
400 mm
180 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 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
LCD
Analog / Basic
Display Type
LCD
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
45 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
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.
Sona RDT-17
Pros
- At ~1.7 t operating weight, easy to transport and use in tight areas.
- Reliable engine brand commonly used in mini excavators.
- 1.8 m digging depth and ~2.7 m height are reasonable for 1.7 t machines
