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Sona SDT-10 VS Kobelco SK210 LC-8 Comparison
Sona SDT-10
₹ 6 L - 10 L
VS
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
₹ 25 L - 35 L
Sona SDT-10
₹6L
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
₹25L
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Sona SDT-10
From ₹ 6 Lakh
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Model
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Gross Power
9.5 kw
121 kw
Gross Power
9.5 kw
121 kw
Net Power
8.5 kw
113 kw
Net Power
8.5 kw
113 kw
Engine Power
12 HP
152 HP
Engine Power
12 HP
152 HP
Engine Displacement
900 cc
5100 cc
Engine Displacement
900 cc
5100 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 II
BS III
Emission Standard
BS II
BS III
Max Torque
50 Nm
572 Nm
Max Torque
50 Nm
572 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
750 kg
21900 kg
Operating Weight
750 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
750 kg
20600 kg
Machine Weight
750 kg
20600 kg
Counter Weight
100 kg
9500 kg
Counter Weight
100 kg
9500 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
34 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
34 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/Axial Piston
variable displacement + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Gear/Axial Piston
variable displacement + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
420 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
420 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
200 bar
320 bar
Maximum System Pressure
200 bar
320 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
10 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
10 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
146 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
146 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1650 mm
7000 mm
Max Digging Depth
1650 mm
7000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1200 mm
6100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1200 mm
6100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2600 mm
9730 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2600 mm
9730 mm
Max Dumping Height
2400 mm
6910 mm
Max Dumping Height
2400 mm
6910 mm
Max Cutting Height
2600 mm
9750 mm
Max Cutting Height
2600 mm
9750 mm
Boom Length
1.500 m
5.850 m
Boom Length
1.500 m
5.850 m
Arm Length
900 mm
3045 mm
Arm Length
900 mm
3045 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
9 kN
138 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
9 kN
138 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
7 kN
112 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
7 kN
112 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.5 litres
370 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.5 litres
370 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10 litres
146 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10 litres
146 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
26 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 litres
20 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 litres
20 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 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
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
900 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
900 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
1200 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
1200 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
380 mm
450 mm
Ground Clearance
380 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Tracked/Crawler Ubdercarraige
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Tracked/Crawler Ubdercarraige
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2500 mm
9450 mm
Overall Length
2500 mm
9450 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
3030 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
3030 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.102 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.102 m
Track Width
180 mm
600 mm
Track Width
180 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
6 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
6 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
229 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
229 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.02 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.02 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.9 - 1.4
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.9 - 1.4
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Standard hydraulic quick-coupler systems
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Standard hydraulic quick-coupler systems
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Basic analog
LCD multi-function display
Display Type
Basic analog
LCD multi-function display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Suspension seat
Noise Level
85 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
85 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
45 A
50 A
Alternator Output
45 A
50 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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 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.
Kobelco SK210 LC-8
Pros
- Excellent balance between power and weight for medium earthmoving tasks.
- Hino diesel engines are known for durability and serviceability globally.
- Suitable for foundation work, trenching, site prep, and loader work without needing larger excavators.
