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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS Kobelco SK 145XDLC Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹ 45 L - 55 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹45L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Gross Power
22 kw
73 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
73 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
73 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
73 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
98 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
98 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
105 Nm
365 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
365 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
14100 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
14100 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
14100 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
14100 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
41 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
41 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
130 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
130 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
197 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
197 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
5280 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
5280 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4880 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4880 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
7930 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
7930 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5810 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5810 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
8300 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
8300 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.680 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.680 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
2090 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
2090 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
132 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
132 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
73 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
73 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
271 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
271 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
197 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
197 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
18.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
18.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3040 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3040 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
415 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
415 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2330 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2330 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2740 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2142 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2142 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.765 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.765 m
Track Width
300 mm
700 mm
Track Width
300 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.7 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.7 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
10.8 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
10.8 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
142 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
142 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.6 – 0.7
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.6 – 0.7
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
7 Inch LCD
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
7 Inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40 A
68 A
Alternator Output
40 A
68 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
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 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
Pros
- Strong ~98 HP engine with 3.0 L displacement delivers solid performance for a ~14 t excavator class.
- Newly developed robust boom and improved arm strength help in heavy earthmoving and loading tasks.
- ECO‑mode and Auto Idle Stop (AIS) improve fuel economy.
