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Sona SDT-10 VS LiuGong 908E Comparison
Sona SDT-10
₹ 6 L - 10 L
VS
LiuGong 908E
₹ 25 L - 27 L
Sona SDT-10
₹6L
LiuGong 908E
₹25L
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Sona SDT-10
From ₹ 6 Lakh
LiuGong 908E
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Yanmar 4TNV98-ZCSLY
Model
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Yanmar 4TNV98-ZCSLY
Gross Power
9.5 kw
46 kw
Gross Power
9.5 kw
46 kw
Net Power
8.5 kw
45 kw
Net Power
8.5 kw
45 kw
Engine Power
12 HP
62 HP
Engine Power
12 HP
62 HP
Engine Displacement
900 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
900 cc
3300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS II
Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
BS II
Stage IIIA
Max Torque
50 Nm
245 Nm
Max Torque
50 Nm
245 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
750 kg
7500 kg
Operating Weight
750 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
750 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
750 kg
7500 kg
Counter Weight
100 kg
625 kg
Counter Weight
100 kg
625 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
33 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
33 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Gear/Axial Piston
Variable displacement piston pump (dual + pilot gear)
Main Pump Type
Gear/Axial Piston
Variable displacement piston pump (dual + pilot gear)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
167.2 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
167.2 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
200 bar
294 bar
Maximum System Pressure
200 bar
294 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
10 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
10 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
210 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
18 L/min
210 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
1650 mm
4030 mm
Max Digging Depth
1650 mm
4030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1200 mm
3240 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1200 mm
3240 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2600 mm
5270 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
2600 mm
5270 mm
Max Dumping Height
2400 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
2400 mm
5080 mm
Max Cutting Height
2600 mm
7115 mm
Max Cutting Height
2600 mm
7115 mm
Boom Length
1.500 m
3.710 m
Boom Length
1.500 m
3.710 m
Arm Length
900 mm
1650 mm
Arm Length
900 mm
1650 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
9 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
9 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
7 kN
38 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
7 kN
38 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.5 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.5 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10 litres
80 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10 litres
80 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 litres
11 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 litres
11 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
1.3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
1.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
1.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1 litres
1.3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
180 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
900 mm
1750 mm
Track Gauge
900 mm
1750 mm
Track Length on Ground
1200 mm
2230 mm
Track Length on Ground
1200 mm
2230 mm
Ground Clearance
380 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
380 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
1785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
1785 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
2500 mm
6 100 mm
Overall Length
2500 mm
6 100 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
2260 mm
Overall Width
1100 mm
2260 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2200 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2000 mm
2700 mm
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.057 m
Boom Height
1.500 m
3.057 m
Track Width
180 mm
450 mm
Track Width
180 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.8 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
64 kN
Drawbar Pull
10 kN
64 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.02 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.02 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.5
Bucket Options
0.03 - 0.04
0.5
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Basic analog
LCD monitor (engine hours, fuel, faults, etc.)
Display Type
Basic analog
LCD monitor (engine hours, fuel, faults, etc.)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Mechanical / Vinyl
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
85 dB(A)
99 dB(A)
Noise Level
85 dB(A)
99 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
45 A
12 A
Alternator Output
45 A
12 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Other
Lighting Type
Halogen
Other
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.
LiuGong 908E
Pros
- Good Engine Power & Performance
- Strong Digging Forces
- Comfortable & Safe Operator Environment
