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CAT 320D VS SANY SY27U Comparison
CAT 320D
₹ 22 L - 23.99 L
VS
SANY SY27U
₹ 22 L - 23 L
CAT 320D
₹22L
SANY SY27U
₹22L
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CAT 320D
From ₹ 22 Lakh
SANY SY27U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
CAT 3066TA
Yanmar 3TNV80F (3-cyl diesel)
Model
CAT 3066TA
Yanmar 3TNV80F (3-cyl diesel)
Gross Power
112.8 kw
15.2 kw
Gross Power
112.8 kw
15.2 kw
Net Power
104 kw
14.5 kw
Net Power
104 kw
14.5 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
1267 cc
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
1267 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2500 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2500 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
650 Nm
341 Nm
Max Torque
650 Nm
341 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20330 kg
2680 kg
Operating Weight
20330 kg
2680 kg
Machine Weight
20300 kg
2680 kg
Machine Weight
20300 kg
2680 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
872 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
872 kg
Ground Pressure
55 kg
25.5 kg
Ground Pressure
55 kg
25.5 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable-displacement pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable-displacement pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
205 L/min
81 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
205 L/min
81 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
30 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
13 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
13 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
2820 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
2820 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6980 mm
2585 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6980 mm
2585 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10790 mm
4850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10790 mm
4850 mm
Max Dumping Height
6940 mm
3100 mm
Max Dumping Height
6940 mm
3100 mm
Max Cutting Height
9960 mm
4410 mm
Max Cutting Height
9960 mm
4410 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
2.5 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
2.5 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
24.3 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
24.3 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
14.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
14.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
34 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
34 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
4.1 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
4.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
3.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
3.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
3265 mm
1560 mm
Track Length on Ground
3265 mm
1560 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
775 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
775 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber crawler track undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber crawler track undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9450 mm
4285 mm
Overall Length
9450 mm
4285 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2430 mm
Cab Height
2950 mm
2816 mm
Cab Height
2950 mm
2816 mm
Boom Height
3.050 m
2.988 m
Boom Height
3.050 m
2.988 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
10.6 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
10.6 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
20 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
20 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.08 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.08 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.57–1.56
0.06 - 0.08
Bucket Options
0.57–1.56
0.06 - 0.08
Attachment Compatibility
Standard Cat thumb, breaker, auger, tilt‑rotator kits
Standard mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, etc.) — depends on auxiliary circuit
Attachment Compatibility
Standard Cat thumb, breaker, auger, tilt‑rotator kits
Standard mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, etc.) — depends on auxiliary circuit
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor on newer versions
Color info display with self-diagnostics (per launch info)
Display Type
LCD monitor on newer versions
Color info display with self-diagnostics (per launch info)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension available
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Air suspension available
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
70 A
40 A
Alternator Output
70 A
40 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 320D
Pros
- Proven Cat C6.4 ACERT engine with solid torque and power for mid‑size excavator tasks (earthmoving, trenching, loading).
- 5.7 m boom and ~9+ m digging height help in both shallow and medium depth work.
- Caterpillar’s dealer network is extensive — spare parts availability is usually strong globally.
SANY SY27U
Pros
- A max digging reach ~4.85 m and height ~4.41 m is competitive for ~2.7 t mini class.
- Yanmar 20.4 HP engine with load-sensing hydraulics balances power and economy.
- Zero-tail swing design lets you work in tight, constrained spaces without rear overhang.