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SANY SY38U Pro VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹ 22 L - 23.99 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹22L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Gross Power
20.9 kw
15.2 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
15.2 kw
Net Power
20 kw
14.5 kw
Net Power
20 kw
14.5 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1116 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
1116 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
65 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
2356 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
2356 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
2200 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
2200 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
180 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
180 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
29 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
29 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
72 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
72 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
30 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
35 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
35 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2330 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
2330 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
2000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
4320 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2650 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
2650 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
3580 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
3580 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.900 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
1.900 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
19.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
19.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
13.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
13.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
30 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
30 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
4.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
4.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1.6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1.6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
250 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
250 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1500 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
1500 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
725 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
725 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
3800 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
3800 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1450 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
1450 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2420 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2420 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2100 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2100 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.500 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.500 m
Track Width
400 mm
250 mm
Track Width
400 mm
250 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.5 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
0.06 – 0.08
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.06 – 0.08
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
LCD
Digital LCD monitor
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)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
40 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
40 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 Zaxis 23 U
Pros
- Zero Tail Swing: The rear of the machine stays within the track width, making it perfect for working next to walls or in narrow lanes.
- Versatility: Equipped with a boom swing feature, allowing you to dig offset to the machine's path (useful for digging foundations along walls).
- Ease of Transport: At roughly 2.3 tons, it can be easily transported on a standard small truck or trailer.
