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SHOBHAGYA SS-EX1.3 Mini VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
SHOBHAGYA SS-EX1.3 Mini
₹ 6 L - 8 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
SHOBHAGYA SS-EX1.3 Mini
₹6L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
Compare excavators helps you make an informed purchase decision.
SHOBHAGYA SS-EX1.3 Mini
From ₹ 6 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
SS-EX1.3 Mini
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
SS-EX1.3 Mini
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
9.7 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
9.7 kw
10 kw
Net Power
9 kw
10 kw
Net Power
9 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
1 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
1 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
45 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
45 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
680 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
680 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
650 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
650 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
130 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
130 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
22 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
22 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
18 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
18 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
12 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
12 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2000 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
2000 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1600 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1600 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3000 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3000 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
2300 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
2300 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3000 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3000 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
1.500 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
1.500 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
900 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
900 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
11 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
11 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
18 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
18 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
0.5 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
0.5 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
0.8 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
0.8 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1200 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1200 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
1800 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1800 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
1090 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
1090 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1100 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1100 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel or rubber)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel or rubber)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2700 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
2700 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
900 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
900 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2150 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2150 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
1.450 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
1.450 m
1.500 m
Track Width
180 mm
180 mm
Track Width
180 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.5 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
2.5 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
8 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
8 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03–0.04
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.03–0.04
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, Breaker (Light), Grapple – low flow only
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, Breaker (Light), Grapple – low flow only
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
Analog Gauges
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Analog Gauges
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
85 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
85 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
35 A
45 A
Alternator Output
35 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
No
Auto Idle
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Diagnostic System
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
No
Yes
SHOBHAGYA SS-EX1.3 Mini
Pros
- Very lightweight and compact — easy to maneuver in tight or urban sites.
- Low cost (initial purchase) compared with bigger brands/standard mini excavators.
- Low operating weight reduces transport cost and makes it manageable on weak surfaces.
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
