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KUBOTA U22-3 VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
KUBOTA U22-3
₹ 20 L - 30 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
KUBOTA U22-3
₹20L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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KUBOTA U22-3
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1105‑E4
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Kubota D1105‑E4
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
14.3 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
14.3 kw
10 kw
Net Power
14 kw
10 kw
Net Power
14 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
19 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
19 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
1150 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
1150 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
75 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
75 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2230 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
2230 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2230 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2230 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
350 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
350 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
40 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
40 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear Pump / Variable Displacement
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Gear Pump / Variable Displacement
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
40 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
40 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2390 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
2390 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2200 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2200 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4000 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4000 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
3100 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3100 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3880 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3880 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
1.600 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
1.600 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1200 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1200 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
13 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
13 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
25 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
25 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
2000 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
2000 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2800 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2800 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4000 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
4000 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
980 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
980 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2300 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2300 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
2.300 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
2.300 m
1.500 m
Track Width
230 mm
180 mm
Track Width
230 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.12
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Basic LCD
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Basic LCD
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
45 A
Alternator Output
40 A
45 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Diagnostic System
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
No
Yes
KUBOTA U22-3
Pros
- Small footprint and tight turning radius make it ideal for urban jobs, landscaping, and utility trenches.
- 2.39 m digging depth and 3.88 m reach cover most common mini‑excavation tasks.
- 36 L/min auxiliary flow supports small attachments (auger, breaker, etc.)
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
