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SANY SY38U Pro VS Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
₹ 22 L - 22.99 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
₹22L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
S217 Diesel Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
S217 Diesel Engine
Gross Power
20.9 kw
20.9 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
20.9 kw
Net Power
20 kw
20 kw
Net Power
20 kw
20 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Max Torque
110 Nm
106 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
106 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
2300 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
2300 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
2300 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
2300 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
400 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
400 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement 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
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
45 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
45 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
3961 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
3961 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2050 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4040 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2677 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2677 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
3961 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
3961 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.900 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.900 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
1000 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
1000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
18.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
18.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
11.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
11.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
35 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
35 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
45 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
280 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
280 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1120 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1120 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1300 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1300 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
291 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
291 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
675 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
675 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and conventional rollers (1×2 upper rollers, 3×2 bottom rollers).
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and conventional rollers (1×2 upper rollers, 3×2 bottom rollers).
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
4350 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
4350 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2370 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2370 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2180 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
1.950 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
1.950 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
9 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
21 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
21 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.04 – 0.07
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.04 – 0.07
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Digital / Analog combo
Display Type
LCD
Digital / Analog combo
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
55 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
55 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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.
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
Pros
- Economical & budget‑friendly – one of the most cost‑effective mini excavators in its class in India.
- Compact & lightweight – easy transport and maneuvering in tight construction zones.
- Fuel efficient – smaller engine and efficient hydraulics aid lower fuel consumption
