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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS SANY SY120C-9 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
SANY SY120C-9
₹ 54.99 L - 59.98 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
SANY SY120C-9
₹54.99L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
SANY SY120C-9
From ₹ 54.99 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Cummins B3.9‑100c diesel
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Cummins B3.9‑100c diesel
Gross Power
22 kw
75 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
75 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
75 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
75 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
100 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3900 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
105 Nm
385 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
385 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
12400 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
12400 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
12400 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
12400 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
4654 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
4654 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
41.6 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
41.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
225 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
225 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
314 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
314 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
150 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
4750 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
4750 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4410 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4410 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
7345 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
7345 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5165 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5165 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
7415 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
7415 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.260 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.260 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
1960 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
1960 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
82 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
82 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
62 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
62 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
240 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
250 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
6.7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
6.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
2 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
2680 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
425 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
425 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2280 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
7280 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
7280 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2510 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2510 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2740 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.016 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.016 m
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
113 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
113 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.55 - 0.65
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.55 - 0.65
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, auger, thumb
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, auger, thumb
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Basic instrument cluster
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Basic instrument cluster
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable / suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable / suspension
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
75 A
Alternator Output
40 A
75 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.
SANY SY120C-9
Pros
- Cummins ~100.5 hp engine delivers solid output for its class with good torque and fuel economy
- Hydraulic system tuned for responsive and smooth combined operations.
- Reinforced structural components like anti‑wear bucket plates and quality components improve service life.
