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Sona RDT-17 VS SANY SY20C Comparison
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
SANY SY20C
₹ 7 L - 12 L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
SANY SY20C
₹7L
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Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
SANY SY20C
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Yanmar 3TNV80F (Stage V)
Gross Power
10 kw
14.6 kw
Gross Power
10 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
10 kw
14.6 kw
Net Power
10 kw
14.6 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
13.8 HP
Engine Displacement
850 cc
1267 cc
Engine Displacement
850 cc
1267 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Max Torque
45 Nm
65 Nm
Max Torque
45 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1700 kg
1850 kg
Operating Weight
1700 kg
1850 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
1975 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
1975 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
510 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
510 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Load-sensing pump with pilot control
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
41 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
21 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
11 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
11 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
2360 mm
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
2100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
2100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
4080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
4080 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
2475 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
2475 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
3530 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
3530 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.770 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.770 m
Arm Length
850 mm
1160 mm
Arm Length
850 mm
1160 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
16 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
16 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
9.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
9.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
25 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
25 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
21 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
21 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
3.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
3.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
0.33 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
0.33 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
0.33 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
750 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
750 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
1220 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
180 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
920 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
920 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
3695 mm
Overall Length
2550 mm
3695 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1350 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1350 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2430 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2612 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2612 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
1.352 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
1.352 m
Track Width
180 mm
230 mm
Track Width
180 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
17.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
17.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.04 - 0.05
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.04 - 0.05
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Breaker, auger, thumb
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Breaker, auger, thumb
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
Analog / Basic
Basic gauge cluster
Display Type
Analog / Basic
Basic gauge cluster
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Basic adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Basic adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
45 A
75 A
Alternator Output
45 A
75 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
SANY SY20C
Pros
- Small size and lightweight (~1.8 t) make it ideal for urban sites, landscaping, utilities, and confined spaces.
- Expandable undercarriage options (on some versions) increase stability on uneven ground.
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves responsiveness and controllability relative to basic minis.
