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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS Kobelco SK140 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
Kobelco SK140
₹ 47 L - 49 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
Kobelco SK140
₹47L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Kobelco SK140
From ₹ 47 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
ISUZU 4JJ1
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
ISUZU 4JJ1
Gross Power
22 kw
74 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
74 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
69 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
69 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
73 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
73 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
99 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
99 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
Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
BS III
Stage IIIA
Max Torque
105 Nm
375 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
375 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
45 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
45 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
2 × 130 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
2 × 130 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
160 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
160 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
Typically matching main pump output in attachments (varies with options) L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
Typically matching main pump output in attachments (varies with options) 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
4,810 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4,810 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
8,340 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
8,340 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6,080 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6,080 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
8000 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
8000 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.680 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.680 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
107 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
107 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
72 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
72 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
280 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
280 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
104 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
104 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
16 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
16 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
18 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
18 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
1.65 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
1.65 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
2 × 2.1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
2 × 2.1 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
2870 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
2870 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2190 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2190 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Crawler / Standard Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Crawler / Standard Steel Tracks
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
2880 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2880 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2870 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2870 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.500 m
Track Width
300 mm
700 mm
Track Width
300 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.8 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
11 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
Multiple size buckets available per job requirement
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
Multiple size buckets available per job requirement
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Standard auxiliary and quick-coupler piping (varies by region)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Standard auxiliary and quick-coupler piping (varies by region)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Colour monitor
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Colour monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension with headrest
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension with headrest
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
Conforms to standard industrial spec (usually ≤ noise limits) dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
Conforms to standard industrial spec (usually ≤ noise limits) dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
1 × 12 V
Battery
12 V
1 × 12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
Standard industrial output A
Alternator Output
40 A
Standard industrial output 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 SK140
Pros
- Strong Power & Digging Capability
- Comfortable Operator Environment
- Fuel Efficiency & Smart Features