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Sona RDT-17 VS KUBOTA U30 - 6 Comparison
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
KUBOTA U30 - 6
₹ 25 L - 27 L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
KUBOTA U30 - 6
₹25L
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Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
KUBOTA U30 - 6
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota D1703‑M‑E3‑BH‑11
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota D1703‑M‑E3‑BH‑11
Gross Power
10 kw
20.5 kw
Gross Power
10 kw
20.5 kw
Net Power
10 kw
20.5 kw
Net Power
10 kw
20.5 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
27.5 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
27.5 HP
Engine Displacement
850 cc
1,826 cc
Engine Displacement
850 cc
1,826 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 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
3105 kg
Operating Weight
1700 kg
3105 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
3,120 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
3,120 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
4300 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
4300 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
40 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
40 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Variable displacement pumps × 2 + gear pump × 1
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Variable displacement pumps × 2 + gear pump × 1
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
50 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
50 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
250 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
50 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
50 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
2820 mm
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
2820 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
2,290 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
2,290 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
4905 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
4905 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
2,865 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
2,865 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
4,265 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
4,265 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
30.0 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
30.0 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
46 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
46 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
220 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
36 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
36 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
2100 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
2100 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
790 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
790 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber/steel tracks)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber/steel tracks)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2550 mm
4,545 mm
Overall Length
2550 mm
4,545 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1,550 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1,550 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2,455 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2,455 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2,485 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2,485 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
2.455 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
2.455 m
Track Width
180 mm
300 mm
Track Width
180 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
200 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
200 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
General‑purpose, trenching, grading variants (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
General‑purpose, trenching, grading variants (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, augers, thumbs (ensure correct flow & fittings)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, augers, thumbs (ensure correct flow & fittings)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog / Basic
Basic operator instrumentation with indicators
Display Type
Analog / Basic
Basic operator instrumentation with indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
45 A
60 A
Alternator Output
45 A
60 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 U30 - 6
Pros
- Strong Engine & Digging Capability
- Efficient Fuel & Technology Features
- Compact Design & Maneuverability
