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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹ 27 L - 29 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹27L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
21.1 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
21.1 kw
10 kw
Net Power
21 kw
10 kw
Net Power
21 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
28.8 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
28.8 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
850 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 II
BS III
Emission Standard
BS II
BS III
Max Torque
105.5 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
105.5 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3650 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
3650 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
3650 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
3650 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
540 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
540 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
77 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
77 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
50 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
50 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2790 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
2790 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2330 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2330 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4750 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4750 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
3310 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3310 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4420 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4420 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
2.100 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
2.100 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1170 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1170 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.6 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.6 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7.2 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7.2 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7.2 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7.2 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.3 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.3 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.1 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.1 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
1670 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1670 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2090 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2090 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4450 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
4450 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
1.510 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
1.510 m
1.500 m
Track Width
300 mm
180 mm
Track Width
300 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
26 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
26 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 - 0.09
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.04 - 0.09
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
Analog / Basic
Display Type
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
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
97 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
97 dB(A)
90 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 33 U
Pros
- Zero‑tail swing design — ideal for tight/urban work spaces.
- Efficient small‑diesel engine with good torque for its class (~28–29 hp).
- Multiple boom/arm options for deeper reach or higher cutting height.
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
