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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS SANY SY220C-9LC Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
SANY SY220C-9LC
₹ 48 L - 50 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
SANY SY220C-9LC
₹48L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
SANY SY220C-9LC
From ₹ 48 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Mitsubishi D06S2
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Mitsubishi D06S2
Gross Power
22 kw
115 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
115 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
108 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
108 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
155 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
155 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
5860 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
5860 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2050 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2050 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
105 Nm
630 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
630 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
21900 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
21900 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
4800 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
4800 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
36 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
36 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
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
160 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
160 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
6600 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
6600 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
6000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
6000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
9600 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
9600 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6700 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
9600 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
9600 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
150 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
150 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
135 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
22 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
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2380 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2380 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
4250 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
4250 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
449 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
449 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2890 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2890 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
9530 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
9530 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
3030 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
3030 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.200 m
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Width
300 mm
600 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
11.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
11.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.9 - 1.2
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.9 - 1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Crusher
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Crusher
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Multi-function LCD monitor
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Multi-function LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40 A
70 A
Alternator Output
40 A
70 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 SY220C-9LC
Pros
- Competitive power & size — ~155 hp in 22 t class suitable for general earthmoving, trenching, site prep, utilities and drainage work.
- Strong Mitsubishi engine base — reputable diesel engines help with durability and serviceability.
- Efficient hydraulics — twin pump system with good flow (~2×220 L/min) for smooth implement control.
