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Tata Hitachi NX 30 VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹ 27 L - 27.99 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹27L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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Tata Hitachi NX 30
From ₹ 27 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Kubota D902
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Kubota D902
Gross Power
20.4 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
20.4 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
19.7 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
19.7 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
27.4 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
27.4 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Max Torque
106 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
106 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2900 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
2900 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
2900 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2900 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1000 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1000 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
23 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
23 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
68 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
68 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
171 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
171 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
67 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
67 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
34 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
34 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2625 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
2625 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1862 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1862 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4428 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4428 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
2666 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
2666 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
3922 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
3922 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
2.100 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.100 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1200 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1200 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.6 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.6 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3.5 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3.5 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.7 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.7 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
280 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
280 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1220 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1220 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1490 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1490 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
268 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
268 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
980 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
980 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4150 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
4150 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2527 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2527 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2527 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2527 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
2.561 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
2.561 m
2.340 m
Track Width
280 mm
230 mm
Track Width
280 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.2 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
3.2 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04–0.07
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.04–0.07
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Standard monitor
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
Standard monitor
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspended adjustable
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspended adjustable
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Tata Hitachi NX 30
Pros
- Higher engine power (~27.4 HP) than many comparable mini excavators, giving decent digging grunt.
- 2.62 m digging depth and ~3.92 m cutting/dump height make it capable for utility and small construction tasks.
- 58% gradeability and strong swing torque (490 Nm) help on sloped or uneven ground.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
