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SANY SY38U Pro VS JCB 520X LC Comparison
SANY SY38U Pro
₹ 27-31.99L*
VS
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45-64.99L*
SANY SY38U Pro
₹27L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
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SANY SY38U Pro
From ₹ 27 Lakh
JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
JCB X12 diesel engine
Model
YANMAR 3TNV88F
JCB X12 diesel engine
Gross Power
20.9 kw
298 kw
Gross Power
20.9 kw
298 kw
Net Power
20 kw
285 kw
Net Power
20 kw
285 kw
Engine Power
28 HP
400 HP
Engine Power
28 HP
400 HP
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
11000 cc
Engine Displacement
1800 cc
11000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS IV
Max Torque
110 Nm
2100 Nm
Max Torque
110 Nm
2100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3935 kg
55300 kg
Operating Weight
3935 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
3935 kg
55300 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
8000 kg
Counter Weight
200 kg
8000 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement axial piston
Main Pump Type
Load‑sensing / variable displacement
Variable displacement axial piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
90 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
380 bar
Maximum System Pressure
220 bar
380 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
60 litres
400 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
7000 mm
Max Digging Depth
3100 mm
7000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
6500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2750 mm
6500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
7000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5200 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
9800 mm
Max Dumping Height
3500 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
4100 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
1400 mm
2950 mm
Arm Length
1400 mm
2950 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
350 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
140 kN
350 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
120 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
400 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8 litres
50 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
2740 mm
Track Gauge
1250 mm
2740 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
4370 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 670 mm
4370 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
603 mm
Ground Clearance
280 mm
603 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
3881 mm
Tail Swing Radius
860 mm
3881 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5500 mm
11500 mm
Overall Length
5500 mm
11500 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
3500 mm
Overall Width
1800 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
3800 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
3800 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
3500 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
3500 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
4 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
4 m
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
280 kN
Drawbar Pull
20 kN
280 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.12 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
3.4
Bucket Options
0.12/0.8
3.4
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Auger, breaker, tilt bucket
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Display Type
LCD
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension seat
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
95 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
2x12 V
Battery
12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
40-60 A
100 A
Alternator Output
40-60 A
100 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 SY38U Pro
Pros
- Compact yet capable: Good sized machine for urban jobs and landscaping, similar to other mini excavators in the 3.8 t class.
- 28 hp power: Enough power for typical digging, trenching, and utility work.
- Works well in tight spaces: Likely zero/minimum tail swing and rubber tracks help with maneuverability.
JCB 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
