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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U VS Sona SDT-10 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹ 22 L - 23.99 L
VS
Sona SDT-10
₹ 6 L - 10 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹22L
Sona SDT-10
₹6L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Sona SDT-10
From ₹ 6 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Model
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Sona SDT-10 Diesel
Gross Power
15.2 kw
9.5 kw
Gross Power
15.2 kw
9.5 kw
Net Power
14.5 kw
8.5 kw
Net Power
14.5 kw
8.5 kw
Engine Power
20.4 HP
12 HP
Engine Power
20.4 HP
12 HP
Engine Displacement
1116 cc
900 cc
Engine Displacement
1116 cc
900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Max Torque
65 Nm
50 Nm
Max Torque
65 Nm
50 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2356 kg
750 kg
Operating Weight
2356 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
2200 kg
750 kg
Machine Weight
2200 kg
750 kg
Counter Weight
180 kg
100 kg
Counter Weight
180 kg
100 kg
Ground Pressure
29 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
29 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Gear/Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
72 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
72 L/min
18 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
200 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
200 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
30 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
30 litres
10 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
35 L/min
18 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
35 L/min
18 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2330 mm
1650 mm
Max Digging Depth
2330 mm
1650 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2000 mm
1200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2000 mm
1200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4320 mm
2600 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4320 mm
2600 mm
Max Dumping Height
2650 mm
2400 mm
Max Dumping Height
2650 mm
2400 mm
Max Cutting Height
3580 mm
2600 mm
Max Cutting Height
3580 mm
2600 mm
Boom Length
1.900 m
1.500 m
Boom Length
1.900 m
1.500 m
Arm Length
1200 mm
900 mm
Arm Length
1200 mm
900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
19.5 kN
9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
19.5 kN
9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
13.5 kN
7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
13.5 kN
7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 litres
5.5 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 litres
5.5 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
10 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
30 litres
10 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
3.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.6 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.6 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1200 mm
900 mm
Track Gauge
1200 mm
900 mm
Track Length on Ground
1500 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1500 mm
1200 mm
Ground Clearance
290 mm
380 mm
Ground Clearance
290 mm
380 mm
Tail Swing Radius
725 mm
900 mm
Tail Swing Radius
725 mm
900 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3800 mm
2500 mm
Overall Length
3800 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
1450 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1450 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2420 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2420 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
2.500 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
2.500 m
1.500 m
Track Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Width
250 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 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
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.06 – 0.08
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.06 – 0.08
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Auger, breaker (light-duty), small tilt bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital LCD monitor
Basic analog
Display Type
Digital LCD monitor
Basic analog
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
45 A
Alternator Output
40 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 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.
Sona SDT-10
Pros
- Ultra‑compact & lightweight — easy to transport and operate in tight spaces (750 kg class).
- Lower initial cost and operating cost vs larger excavators.
- Good digging depth (~1.65 m) for its class.
