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Yanmar VIO20-6 VS Sona RDT-17 Comparison
Yanmar VIO20-6
₹ 22 L - 24 L
VS
Sona RDT-17
₹ 14 L - 16 L
Yanmar VIO20-6
₹22L
Sona RDT-17
₹14L
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Yanmar VIO20-6
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Sona RDT-17
From ₹ 14 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV76-PBV1
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Model
Yanmar 3TNV76-PBV1
YANMAR 3‑TVN‑70
Gross Power
14.6 kw
10 kw
Gross Power
14.6 kw
10 kw
Net Power
14 kw
10 kw
Net Power
14 kw
10 kw
Engine Power
19.6 HP
13 HP
Engine Power
19.6 HP
13 HP
Engine Displacement
1647 cc
850 cc
Engine Displacement
1647 cc
850 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BS III
Emission Standard
BS V
BS III
Max Torque
85 Nm
45 Nm
Max Torque
85 Nm
45 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2195 kg
1700 kg
Operating Weight
2195 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2100 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2100 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
400 kg
120 kg
Counter Weight
400 kg
120 kg
Ground Pressure
30 kg
28 kg
Ground Pressure
30 kg
28 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable piston pumps + gear pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
variable piston pumps + gear pump
Gear/axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
40 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
210 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
20 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
20 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
42 L/min
30 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
42 L/min
30 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2270 mm
1800 mm
Max Digging Depth
2270 mm
1800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1900 mm
1320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1900 mm
1320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4020 mm
2300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4020 mm
2300 mm
Max Dumping Height
2550 mm
2700 mm
Max Dumping Height
2550 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3800 mm
2700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3800 mm
2700 mm
Boom Length
2.100 m
1.700 m
Boom Length
2.100 m
1.700 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
850 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
850 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
18 kN
12 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
18 kN
12 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
13 kN
8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
13 kN
8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 litres
18 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 litres
18 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
20 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
20 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.5 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.5 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Gauge
1130 mm
1000 mm
Track Gauge
1130 mm
1000 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
260 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
260 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2871 mm
1200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2871 mm
1200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracked undercarriage
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracked undercarriage
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel track shoes)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3980 mm
2550 mm
Overall Length
3980 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1380 mm
1100 mm
Overall Width
1380 mm
1100 mm
Overall Height
2350 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
2350 mm
2200 mm
Cab Height
2320 mm
2000 mm
Cab Height
2320 mm
2000 mm
Boom Height
2.450 m
1.500 m
Boom Height
2.450 m
1.500 m
Track Width
250 mm
180 mm
Track Width
250 mm
180 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
10 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
10 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.03 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 - 0.08
0.03 - 0.04
Bucket Options
0.04 - 0.08
0.03 - 0.04
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, tilt bucket
Auger, breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, tilt bucket
Auger, breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD multifunction monitor
Analog / Basic
Display Type
LCD multifunction monitor
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
78 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
45 A
Alternator Output
40 A
45 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
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
Yanmar VIO20-6
Pros
- Compact maneuverability with minimal rear overhang — great for urban/landscaping work.
- Eco-smart engine provides adequate power and smooth operation in small-machine applications.
- Multi-pump hydraulic system supports small breakers, augers, and tilt couplers.
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
