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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS SANY SY140C-9 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
SANY SY140C-9
₹ 43 L - 45 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
SANY SY140C-9
₹43L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
SANY SY140C-9
From ₹ 43 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Isuzu 4BG1‑TABGC‑03‑C2
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Isuzu 4BG1‑TABGC‑03‑C2
Gross Power
22 kw
72 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
72 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
72 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
72 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
98 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
98 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
4329 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
4329 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
357 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
357 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
14000 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
14000 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
13545 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
13545 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
42 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
42 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
242 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
242 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
5117 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
5117 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4127 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4127 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
7952 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
7952 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5856 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5856 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
8324 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
8324 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
2100 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
2100 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
94 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
94 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
69 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
69 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
240 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
150 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
10 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
10 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
13 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
13 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
2.2 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
3665 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3665 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
425 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
425 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2930 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2930 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked/Crawler
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked/Crawler
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
7766 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
7766 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2550 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2740 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.500 m
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.1 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
117 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
117 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.72 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.72 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.72 - 0.8
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.72 - 0.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
LCD multi‑function
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
LCD multi‑function
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40 A
50 A
Alternator Output
40 A
50 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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 SY140C-9
Pros
- The SY140C‑9 uses a well‑established Isuzu 4.329 L diesel engine, known for durability and simpler maintenance in many markets.
- 98 hp is competitive for a 14 t class excavator, good for general earthmoving, trenching and utility work.
- Dual variable‑displacement piston pumps provide steady hydraulic flow (~2×121 L/min), supporting smooth digging cycles and attachments
