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Sona SDT-10 VS KUBOTA U50 - 5 Comparison
Sona SDT-10
₹ 6 L - 10 L
VS
KUBOTA U50 - 5
₹ 29 L - 31 L
Sona SDT-10
₹6L
KUBOTA U50 - 5
₹29L
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Sona SDT-10
From ₹ 6 Lakh
KUBOTA U50 - 5
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Kubota D1803-CR-T-E5
Model
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Kubota D1803-CR-T-E5
Gross Power
9.5 kw
40.4 kw
Gross Power
9.5 kw
40.4 kw
Net Power
8.5 kw
39.4 kw
Net Power
8.5 kw
39.4 kw
Engine Power
12 HP
1826 HP
Engine Power
12 HP
1826 HP
Engine Displacement
900 cc
1,826 cc
Engine Displacement
900 cc
1,826 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 II
Stage V
Emission Standard
BS II
Stage V
Max Torque
50 Nm
130 Nm
Max Torque
50 Nm
130 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
750 kg
4765 kg
Operating Weight
750 kg
4765 kg
Machine Weight
750 kg
4,965 kg
Machine Weight
750 kg
4,965 kg
Counter Weight
100 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
100 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
28.7 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
28.7 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/Axial Piston
Load-sensing variable (typical Kubota)
Main Pump Type
Gear/Axial Piston
Load-sensing variable (typical Kubota)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
118.8 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
118.8 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
200 bar
206 bar
Maximum System Pressure
200 bar
206 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
10 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
10 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
206 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
206 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1650 mm
3560 mm
Max Digging Depth
1650 mm
3560 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1200 mm
6300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1200 mm
6300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2600 mm
5,850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2600 mm
5,850 mm
Max Dumping Height
2400 mm
8000 mm
Max Dumping Height
2400 mm
8000 mm
Max Cutting Height
2600 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
2600 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
1.500 m
5.600 m
Boom Length
1.500 m
5.600 m
Arm Length
900 mm
2800 mm
Arm Length
900 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
9 kN
32.8 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
9 kN
32.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
7 kN
22 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
7 kN
22 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.5 litres
66 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.5 litres
66 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10 litres
230 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
36 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
36 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
900 mm
1560 mm
Track Gauge
900 mm
1560 mm
Track Length on Ground
1200 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
1200 mm
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
380 mm
320 mm
Ground Clearance
380 mm
320 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
990 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
990 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks; optional steel)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks; optional steel)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2500 mm
5,355 mm
Overall Length
2500 mm
5,355 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2,550 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2,550 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2,550 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2,550 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.500 m
Track Width
180 mm
400 mm
Track Width
180 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.8 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
200 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
200 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.02 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.02 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.15
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.15
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Standard auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (third-line plumbing optional on some markets)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Standard auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (third-line plumbing optional on some markets)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Basic analog
LCD Intelligent Control System (Kubota)
Display Type
Basic analog
LCD Intelligent Control System (Kubota)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat available
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat available
Noise Level
85 dB(A)
71 dB(A)
Noise Level
85 dB(A)
71 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 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.
KUBOTA U50 - 5
Pros
- Strong Performance & Power
- Comfortable & Feature‑Rich Cab
- Good Digging Capability
