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SANY SY38U Pro VS Volvo EC140D Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27 L - 31.99 L
VS
Volvo EC140D
₹ 22 L - 29 L
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
Volvo EC140D
₹22L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Volvo EC140D
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Gross Power
20.9 kw
77 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
77 kw
Net Power
20 kw
73 kw
Net Power
20 kw
73 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
105 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
105 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 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
369 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
369 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
15870 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
15870 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
13000 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
13000 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
34 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
34 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
236 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
236 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
5530 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
5530 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
4960 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
4960 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
8190 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
8190 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
8390 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
8390 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
2500 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
65.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
65.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
250 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
22.3 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
22.3 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
13.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
13.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.900 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.900 m
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11.2 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11.2 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
119 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
119 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
LCD monitor with machine info
Display Type
LCD
LCD monitor with machine info
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)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
80 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
80 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.
Volvo EC140D
Pros
- The EC140D is designed for fuel efficiency with Volvo’s engine and hydraulics — supporting longer work days and lower operating costs.
- 8.33 m maximum reach and ~5.53 m digging depth suit general construction, trenching, and site work.
- Volvo’s cab is spacious with ergonomic controls, good visibility, and optional features like a rear-view camera.
