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Volvo EC650 VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Volvo EC650
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
284 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
10 kw
Net Power
270 kw
10 kw
Net Power
270 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1850 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
1850 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
64900 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
7.0 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
1.500 m
Track Width
800 mm
180 mm
Track Width
800 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
3.8
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Analog / Basic
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Analog / Basic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Mechanical / Vinyl
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
120 A
45 A
Alternator Output
120 A
45 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
No
Auto Idle
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Volvo EC650
Pros
- Large bucket capacity (~3.2–4.4 m³) suitable for heavy earthmoving and quarry work.
- Robust undercarriage and planetary final drives typical of large Volvo excavators of the era.
- Older EC650 machines often have durable components and parts that can be sourced in secondary markets.
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
