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Sona RDT-17 VS KUBOTA U50-5S Comparison
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
KUBOTA U50-5S
₹ 23 L - 33 L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
KUBOTA U50-5S
₹23L
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Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
KUBOTA U50-5S
From ₹ 23 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota V2203-M-E3-BH-BR2
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota V2203-M-E3-BH-BR2
Gross Power
10 kw
28.8 kw
Gross Power
10 kw
28.8 kw
Net Power
10 kw
28.5 kw
Net Power
10 kw
28.5 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
38.2 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
38.2 HP
Engine Displacement
850 cc
2197 cc
Engine Displacement
850 cc
2197 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2250 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2250 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
4865 kg
Operating Weight
1700 kg
4865 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
4865 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
4865 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
46 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Variable pump × 1 + Gear pump × 1
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Variable pump × 1 + Gear pump × 1
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
360 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
360 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
178 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
178 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
2890 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
2890 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
5995 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
5995 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
4000 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
4000 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
9700 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
9700 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
850 mm
2800 mm
Arm Length
850 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
36.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
36.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
112 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
112 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
64 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
64 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
200 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
200 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
36 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
36 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
24 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
24 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
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2550 mm
5510 mm
Overall Length
2550 mm
5510 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.600 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.600 m
Track Width
180 mm
400 mm
Track Width
180 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.4 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8.6 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8.6 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
250 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
250 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
650
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
650
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (standard)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (standard)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog / Basic
7
Display Type
Analog / Basic
7
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable seat (varies by market)
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable seat (varies by market)
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
80 A
Alternator Output
45 A
80 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 U50-5S
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Strong Digging & Performance for Size
- Reliable & Efficient Engine
