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SANY SY980C-10HD VS Volvo EC950E Comparison
SANY SY980C-10HD
₹ 5.00 Cr - 6.00 Cr
VS
Volvo EC950E
₹ 2.80 Cr - 3.50 Cr
SANY SY980C-10HD
₹500L
Volvo EC950E
₹280L
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SANY SY980C-10HD
From ₹ 500 Lakh
Volvo EC950E
From ₹ 280 Lakh
Engine
Model
Scania DC16 diesel (Electronic CRDI)
Volvo D16E diesel engine
Model
Scania DC16 diesel (Electronic CRDI)
Volvo D16E diesel engine
Gross Power
425 kw
450 kw
Gross Power
425 kw
450 kw
Net Power
424 kw
446 kw
Net Power
424 kw
446 kw
Engine Power
578 HP
611 HP
Engine Power
578 HP
611 HP
Engine Displacement
16400 cc
16100 cc
Engine Displacement
16400 cc
16100 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
2450 Nm
2650 Nm
Max Torque
2450 Nm
2650 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
95800 kg
91840 kg
Operating Weight
95800 kg
91840 kg
Machine Weight
95800 kg
89960 kg
Machine Weight
95800 kg
89960 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
9652 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
9652 kg
Ground Pressure
132 kg
122 kg
Ground Pressure
132 kg
122 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable‑displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable‑displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
1172 L/min
1117 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
1172 L/min
1117 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
900 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
900 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
413 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
413 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6740 mm
8950 mm
Max Digging Depth
6740 mm
8950 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
5390 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
5390 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
12280 mm
11950 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
12280 mm
11950 mm
Max Dumping Height
8345 mm
8090 mm
Max Dumping Height
8345 mm
8090 mm
Max Cutting Height
12310 mm
12410 mm
Max Cutting Height
12310 mm
12410 mm
Boom Length
7.250 m
7.250 m
Boom Length
7.250 m
7.250 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2950 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2950 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
495 kN
424 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
495 kN
424 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
446 kN
408 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
446 kN
408 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1180 litres
1265 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1180 litres
1265 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
460 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
460 litres
Cooling System Capacity
85 litres
72 litres
Cooling System Capacity
85 litres
72 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
50 litres
55 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
50 litres
55 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
650 mm
650 mm
Track Shoe Width
650 mm
650 mm
Track Gauge
2,750 mm
3550 mm
Track Gauge
2,750 mm
3550 mm
Track Length on Ground
5,070 mm
6380 mm
Track Length on Ground
5,070 mm
6380 mm
Ground Clearance
940 mm
915 mm
Ground Clearance
940 mm
915 mm
Tail Swing Radius
4700 mm
4700 mm
Tail Swing Radius
4700 mm
4700 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track tensioning (grease‑tensioned tracks; heavy mining configuration typical for SY 10HD series)
Robust welded crawler undercarriage with X‑shaped center frame
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track tensioning (grease‑tensioned tracks; heavy mining configuration typical for SY 10HD series)
Robust welded crawler undercarriage with X‑shaped center frame
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13840 mm
13615 mm
Overall Length
13840 mm
13615 mm
Overall Width
4460 mm
4515 mm
Overall Width
4460 mm
4515 mm
Overall Height
5300 mm
4950 mm
Overall Height
5300 mm
4950 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
3655 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
3655 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.269 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.269 m
Track Width
650 mm
650 mm
Track Width
650 mm
650 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.4 km/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed
2.4 km/h
4.4 km/h
Swing Speed
7 rpm
6.9 rpm
Swing Speed
7 rpm
6.9 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
670 kN
565 kN
Drawbar Pull
670 kN
565 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
6.5 Cu.m
3.9 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
6.5 Cu.m
3.9 Cu.m
Bucket Options
5.5 – 6.5
3.9 - 6
Bucket Options
5.5 – 6.5
3.9 - 6
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
High-flow hydraulic attachments supported (breaker, shear, pulverizer
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
High-flow hydraulic attachments supported (breaker, shear, pulverizer
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
10″ touch screen monitor & info display
LCD digital display
Display Type
10″ touch screen monitor & info display
LCD digital display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
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
SANY SY980C-10HD
Pros
- Very high engine power (~578 HP) and torque for major mining/earthmoving tasks.
- Deep digging reach (~12.28 m) and strong hydraulic flow (~1,172 L/min total) for fast excavation cycles.
- Spacious cabin with AC, monitor touch screen, telematics fleet management system.
Volvo EC950E
Pros
- Powered by a diesel Volvo D16E engine with ~450 kW / ~611 hp for heavy tasks and continuous operation.
- Excellent breakout and tear‑out forces suited for mining/quarrying.
- Volvo design emphasizes accessible maintenance points and dealer support worldwide, reducing downtime.
