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Sona RDT-17 VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota D902
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota D902
Gross Power
10 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
10 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
10 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
10 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
850 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
850 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS III
BSIV
Max Torque
45 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
45 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1700 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
1700 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
850 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
850 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2550 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
2550 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
2.340 m
Track Width
180 mm
230 mm
Track Width
180 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog / Basic
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
Analog / Basic
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
45 A
40 A
Alternator Output
45 A
40 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
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
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
