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Sona RDT-17 VS KUBOTA U50 - 5 Comparison
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
KUBOTA U50 - 5
₹ 29 L - 31 L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
KUBOTA U50 - 5
₹29L
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Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
KUBOTA U50 - 5
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota D1803-CR-T-E5
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota D1803-CR-T-E5
Gross Power
10 kw
40.4 kw
Gross Power
10 kw
40.4 kw
Net Power
10 kw
39.4 kw
Net Power
10 kw
39.4 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
1826 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
1826 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
Stage V
Emission Standard
BS III
Stage V
Max Torque
45 Nm
130 Nm
Max Torque
45 Nm
130 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1700 kg
4765 kg
Operating Weight
1700 kg
4765 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
4,965 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
4,965 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
28.7 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
28.7 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Load-sensing variable (typical Kubota)
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Load-sensing variable (typical Kubota)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
118.8 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
118.8 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
206 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
206 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
206 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
206 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
3560 mm
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
3560 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
6300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
6300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
5,850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
5,850 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
8000 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
8000 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.600 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.600 m
Arm Length
850 mm
2800 mm
Arm Length
850 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
32.8 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
32.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
22 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
22 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
66 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
66 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
230 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
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
1560 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
1560 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
320 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
320 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
990 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
990 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks; optional steel)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks; optional steel)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2550 mm
5,355 mm
Overall Length
2550 mm
5,355 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2,550 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2,550 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2,550 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2,550 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.500 m
Track Width
180 mm
400 mm
Track Width
180 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.8 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
200 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
200 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.15
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.15
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Standard auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (third-line plumbing optional on some markets)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Standard auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (third-line plumbing optional on some markets)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog / Basic
LCD Intelligent Control System (Kubota)
Display Type
Analog / Basic
LCD Intelligent Control System (Kubota)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat available
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat available
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
71 dB(A)
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
71 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
45 A
70 A
Alternator Output
45 A
70 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 U50 - 5
Pros
- Strong Performance & Power
- Comfortable & Feature‑Rich Cab
- Good Digging Capability
