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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U VS CAT 305. 5E2 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹ 22 L - 23.99 L
VS
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹22L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
15.2 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
15.2 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
14.5 kw
31.1 kw
Net Power
14.5 kw
31.1 kw
Engine Power
20.4 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Power
20.4 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Displacement
1116 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
1116 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
65 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
65 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2356 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
2356 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
2200 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
2200 kg
5400 kg
Counter Weight
180 kg
1265 kg
Counter Weight
180 kg
1265 kg
Ground Pressure
29 kg
31 kg
Ground Pressure
29 kg
31 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
72 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
72 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
30 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
30 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
35 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
35 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2330 mm
3720 mm
Max Digging Depth
2330 mm
3720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2000 mm
2210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2000 mm
2210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4320 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4320 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
2650 mm
3835 mm
Max Dumping Height
2650 mm
3835 mm
Max Cutting Height
3580 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
3580 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
1.900 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
1.900 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
1200 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
1200 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
19.5 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
19.5 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
13.5 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
13.5 kN
27.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.6 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1200 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1200 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1500 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1500 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
290 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
290 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
725 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
725 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3800 mm
5765 mm
Overall Length
3800 mm
5765 mm
Overall Width
1450 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
1450 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2420 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2420 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
2.500 m
2.540 m
Boom Height
2.500 m
2.540 m
Track Width
250 mm
400 mm
Track Width
250 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
25 %
Gradeability
30 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
21 kN
40.2 kN
Drawbar Pull
21 kN
40.2 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.06 – 0.08
0.22 - 0.24
Bucket Options
0.06 – 0.08
0.22 - 0.24
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital LCD monitor
Standard operator info panel
Display Type
Digital LCD monitor
Standard operator info panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
50 A
Alternator Output
40 A
50 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 Zaxis 23 U
Pros
- Zero Tail Swing: The rear of the machine stays within the track width, making it perfect for working next to walls or in narrow lanes.
- Versatility: Equipped with a boom swing feature, allowing you to dig offset to the machine's path (useful for digging foundations along walls).
- Ease of Transport: At roughly 2.3 tons, it can be easily transported on a standard small truck or trailer.
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
