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Sona RDT-17 VS SANY SY80C-9 Comparison
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
SANY SY80C-9
₹ 25 L - 27 L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
SANY SY80C-9
₹25L
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Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
SANY SY80C-9
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota V2607‑DI‑T‑ES09
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Kubota V2607‑DI‑T‑ES09
Gross Power
10 kw
43 kw
Gross Power
10 kw
43 kw
Net Power
10 kw
43 kw
Net Power
10 kw
43 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
58 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
58 HP
Engine Displacement
850 cc
2615 cc
Engine Displacement
850 cc
2615 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
45 Nm
225 Nm
Max Torque
45 Nm
225 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1700 kg
7920 kg
Operating Weight
1700 kg
7920 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
7920 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
7920 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
33 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
33 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
149 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
149 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
290 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
290 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
120 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
4020 mm
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
4020 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
1620 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
1620 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
4020 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
4020 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
5155 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
5155 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
7060 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
7060 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
850 mm
1620 mm
Arm Length
850 mm
1620 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
38 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
38 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
150 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
10 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
1.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
1.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
1750 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
1750 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
2195 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
2195 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
380 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
380 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
1800 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
1800 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
6095 mm
Overall Length
2550 mm
6095 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2610 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2610 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2610 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2610 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
2.100 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
2.100 m
Track Width
180 mm
450 mm
Track Width
180 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.4 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
58 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
58 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.32
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog / Basic
Digital/Analogue combo
Display Type
Analog / Basic
Digital/Analogue combo
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Suspension 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
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
SANY SY80C-9
Pros
- Strong, fuel‑efficient 58 HP Kubota engine with good low‑rpm torque for digging & lifting.
- Balanced hydraulic system with variable‑displacement pump for smooth, efficient operation.
- Good digging reach and height for 8‑ton class, making it versatile for trenching, landscaping, and construction.
