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Sona RDT-17 VS Kobelco SK210 LC-8 Comparison
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
₹ 25 L - 35 L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
₹25L
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Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Gross Power
10 kw
121 kw
Gross Power
10 kw
121 kw
Net Power
10 kw
113 kw
Net Power
10 kw
113 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
152 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
152 HP
Engine Displacement
850 cc
5100 cc
Engine Displacement
850 cc
5100 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
45 Nm
572 Nm
Max Torque
45 Nm
572 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1700 kg
21900 kg
Operating Weight
1700 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
20600 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
20600 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
9500 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
9500 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
34 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
34 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
variable displacement + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
variable displacement + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
420 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
420 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
320 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
320 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
146 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
146 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
7000 mm
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
7000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
6100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
6100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
9730 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
9730 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
6910 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
6910 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
9750 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
9750 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.850 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.850 m
Arm Length
850 mm
3045 mm
Arm Length
850 mm
3045 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
138 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
138 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
112 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
112 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
370 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
370 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
146 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
146 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
26 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
20 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
20 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
450 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked/Crawler Ubdercarraige
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked/Crawler Ubdercarraige
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2550 mm
9450 mm
Overall Length
2550 mm
9450 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
3030 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
3030 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.102 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.102 m
Track Width
180 mm
600 mm
Track Width
180 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
6 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
6 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
229 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
229 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.9 - 1.4
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.9 - 1.4
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Standard hydraulic quick-coupler systems
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Standard hydraulic quick-coupler systems
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog / Basic
LCD multi-function display
Display Type
Analog / Basic
LCD multi-function display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Suspension seat
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
45 A
50 A
Alternator Output
45 A
50 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
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
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Pros
- Excellent balance between power and weight for medium earthmoving tasks.
- Hino diesel engines are known for durability and serviceability globally.
- Suitable for foundation work, trenching, site prep, and loader work without needing larger excavators.
