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Sona RDT-17 VS Sona SDT-10 Comparison
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
Sona SDT-10
₹ 6 L - 10 L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
Sona SDT-10
₹6L
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Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Sona SDT-10
From ₹ 6 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Model
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Gross Power
10 kw
9.5 kw
Gross Power
10 kw
9.5 kw
Net Power
10 kw
8.5 kw
Net Power
10 kw
8.5 kw
Engine Power
13 HP
12 HP
Engine Power
13 HP
12 HP
Engine Displacement
850 cc
900 cc
Engine Displacement
850 cc
900 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
BS II
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Max Torque
45 Nm
50 Nm
Max Torque
45 Nm
50 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1700 kg
750 kg
Operating Weight
1700 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
1700 kg
750 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
100 kg
Counter Weight
120 kg
100 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
28 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Gear/axial piston pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
200 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
200 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
20 litres
10 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
18 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
30 L/min
18 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
1650 mm
Max Digging Depth
1800 mm
1650 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
1200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1320 mm
1200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
2600 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2300 mm
2600 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
2400 mm
Max Dumping Height
2700 mm
2400 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
2600 mm
Max Cutting Height
2700 mm
2600 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.500 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.500 m
Arm Length
850 mm
900 mm
Arm Length
850 mm
900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
12 kN
9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8 kN
7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
5.5 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres
5.5 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
10 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
3.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
900 mm
Track Gauge
1000 mm
900 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1250 mm
1200 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
380 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
380 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
900 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1200 mm
900 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
2500 mm
Overall Length
2550 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
1.500 m
Track Width
180 mm
180 mm
Track Width
180 mm
180 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 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.03 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
Analog / Basic
Basic analog
Display Type
Analog / Basic
Basic analog
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Noise Level
90 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
45 A
45 A
Alternator Output
45 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
No
Auto Idle
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Telematics
No
No
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
Sona SDT-10
Pros
- Ultra‑compact & lightweight — easy to transport and operate in tight spaces (750 kg class).
- Lower initial cost and operating cost vs larger excavators.
- Good digging depth (~1.65 m) for its class.
