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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140 H VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140 H
₹ 25 L - 43.99 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140 H
₹25L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140 H
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Tata Hitachi / Isuzu series diesel
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Tata Hitachi / Isuzu series diesel
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
70 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
70 kw
10 kw
Net Power
69 kw
10 kw
Net Power
69 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
95 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
95 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
4249 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
4249 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2150 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2150 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
380 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
380 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
13360 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
13360 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
13360 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
13360 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
3000 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
3000 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
38 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
38 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
330 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
330 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
170 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
170 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5150 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
5150 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4650 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4650 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7770 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7770 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
5960 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
5960 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
8370 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
8370 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
4.600 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
4.600 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
2100 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
2100 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
104 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
104 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
78 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
78 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
69 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
69 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
19 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
19 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18.5 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18.5 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1 990 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1 990 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
2880 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
2880 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2 190 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2 190 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7568 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
7568 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2718 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2718 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2718 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2718 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
3 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
3 m
1.500 m
Track Width
500 mm
180 mm
Track Width
500 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
90 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
90 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.4/0.7
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
1.4/0.7
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic Hammers, Grapples, Compactors, Rippers
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic Hammers, Grapples, Compactors, Rippers
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD / Multi‑function display
Analog / Basic
Display Type
LCD / Multi‑function display
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable 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
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
45 A
Alternator Output
55 A
45 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
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 Zaxis 140 H
Pros
- Good power and torque for a 14 t class excavator — moves earth efficiently for medium‑to‑heavy tasks.
- Uses a Japanese Isuzu motor (~66 kW / ~88 hp) with robust build quality and reliable operation.
- The model often rates high digging force and efficient hydraulics for good bucket turnover.
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
