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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹ 30 L - 32 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹30L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA‑497 NA
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
TATA‑497 NA
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
43 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
43 kw
10 kw
Net Power
41 kw
10 kw
Net Power
41 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
55 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
55 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
186 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
186 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
7000 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
7000 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
7000 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
7000 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1212 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
1212 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
31.4 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
31.4 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
34 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
34 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3500 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3500 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6160 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6160 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
3.720 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
3.720 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1620 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1620 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
52 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
52 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
35 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
35 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
2080 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
2080 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5840 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
5840 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
2030 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
2030 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2700 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2700 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
2.500 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
2.500 m
1.500 m
Track Width
1850 mm
180 mm
Track Width
1850 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
14 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
14 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
48 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
48 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.68 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.68 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.68/0.8
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.68/0.8
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD Multi-Function
Analog / Basic
Display Type
LCD Multi-Function
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable Air Suspension
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Adjustable Air Suspension
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
45 A
Alternator Output
55 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
Pros
- Good power for size: 55 HP is respectable for a 7‑ton class — strong for medium earthmoving.
- Decent boom height & reach: ~7.5 m cutting height gives flexibility in loading trucks/stockpiles
- Relatively simple to operate & maintain: Tata Hitachi’s wide dealer network in India
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
