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Volvo EC140D VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
Volvo EC140D
₹ 22 L - 29 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
Volvo EC140D
₹22L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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Volvo EC140D
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
77 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
77 kw
10 kw
Net Power
73 kw
10 kw
Net Power
73 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
105 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
105 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
3770 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
3770 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
369 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
369 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
15870 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
15870 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
13000 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
13000 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
2450 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
2450 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
34 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
34 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
236 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
236 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5530 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
5530 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4960 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4960 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8190 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8190 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
8390 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
8390 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
4.600 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
4.600 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
82.2 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
82.2 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
65.5 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
65.5 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
85 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
85 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
22.3 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
22.3 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
13.2 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
13.2 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.9 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.9 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.2 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
3760 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
3760 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
436 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
436 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2200 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2200 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7720 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
7720 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
2590 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
2590 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2830 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2830 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2800 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2800 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
2.900 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
2.900 m
1.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
180 mm
Track Width
600 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11.2 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
11.2 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
119 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
119 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.66 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.66 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.25 - 0.66
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.25 - 0.66
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD monitor with machine info
Analog / Basic
Display Type
LCD monitor with machine info
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
69 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
69 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
45 A
Alternator Output
80 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Volvo EC140D
Pros
- The EC140D is designed for fuel efficiency with Volvo’s engine and hydraulics — supporting longer work days and lower operating costs.
- 8.33 m maximum reach and ~5.53 m digging depth suit general construction, trenching, and site work.
- Volvo’s cab is spacious with ergonomic controls, good visibility, and optional features like a rear-view camera.
Sona RDT-17
Pros
- At ~1.7 t operating weight, easy to transport and use in tight areas.
- Reliable engine brand commonly used in mini excavators.
- 1.8 m digging depth and ~2.7 m height are reasonable for 1.7 t machines
