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Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
₹ 22 L - 22.99 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
₹22L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
S217 Diesel Engine
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
S217 Diesel Engine
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
20.9 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
10 kw
Net Power
20 kw
10 kw
Net Power
20 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
27.4 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
27.4 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
106 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
106 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2300 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
2300 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2300 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2300 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
400 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
400 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
45 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
45 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3961 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
3961 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2050 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2050 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4040 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4040 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
2677 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
2677 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3961 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3961 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
1.900 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
1.900 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1000 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1000 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
18.5 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
18.5 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
11.2 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
11.2 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
8 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
8 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
280 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
280 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1120 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1120 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
1300 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1300 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
291 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
291 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
675 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
675 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and conventional rollers (1×2 upper rollers, 3×2 bottom rollers).
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and conventional rollers (1×2 upper rollers, 3×2 bottom rollers).
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4350 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
4350 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2370 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2370 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2180 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2180 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
1.950 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
1.950 m
1.500 m
Track Width
230 mm
180 mm
Track Width
230 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
21 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
21 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.07
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.07
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital / Analog combo
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Digital / Analog combo
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
45 A
Alternator Output
55 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
Pros
- Economical & budget‑friendly – one of the most cost‑effective mini excavators in its class in India.
- Compact & lightweight – easy transport and maneuvering in tight construction zones.
- Fuel efficient – smaller engine and efficient hydraulics aid lower fuel consumption
Sona RDT-17
Pros
- At ~1.7 t operating weight, easy to transport and use in tight areas.
- Reliable engine brand commonly used in mini excavators.
- 1.8 m digging depth and ~2.7 m height are reasonable for 1.7 t machines
