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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹ 30 L - 32 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹30L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
From ₹ 30 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA‑497 NA
Kubota D902
Model
TATA‑497 NA
Kubota D902
Gross Power
43 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
43 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
41 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
41 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
55 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
55 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Max Torque
186 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
186 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
7000 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
7000 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
7000 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
7000 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1212 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1212 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
31.4 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
31.4 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
34 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
34 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3500 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3500 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6160 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6160 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
3.720 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
3.720 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1620 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1620 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
52 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
52 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
35 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
35 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
2080 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
2080 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5840 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
5840 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
2030 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
2030 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2700 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2700 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
2.500 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
2.500 m
2.340 m
Track Width
1850 mm
230 mm
Track Width
1850 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
14 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
14 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
48 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
48 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.68 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.68 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.68/0.8
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.68/0.8
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Multi-Function
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
LCD Multi-Function
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable Air Suspension
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable Air Suspension
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
40 A
Alternator Output
55 A
40 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
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
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
