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Cat 308E2 CR vs. Sunward SWE18UF Mini excavators Comparison

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Cat 308 Mini excavators

Sunward SWE18 Mini excavators

General
Bucket capacity 0.84 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.03 cu m
Displacement 3,329.86 cu cm
Displacement 854 cu cm
Operating weight 8,400 kg
Operating weight 1,800 kg
Max speed forward 5.63 kph
Max speed forward 2.5 kph
Engine model Cat C3.3B
Engine model YANMAR 3TNV88
Max digging depth 4,190 mm
Max digging depth 2,200 mm
Max dump height 5,380 mm
Max dump height 2,800 mm
Max digging reach 7,250 mm
Max digging reach 3,400 mm
Boom length 4.4 m
Boom length 2.3 m
Bucket width 700 mm
Bucket width 400 mm
Bucket digging force 51 kN
Bucket digging force 10.2 kN
Gradeability -
Gradeability 30 º
Years 2017-2025
Years 2024-2025
Market Average AED 346,000
Market Average AED 55,000
Price AED 310,000
Price AED 38,000
Engine
Bore 9.4 cm
Bore -
Gross power 49.66 kw
Gross power 13.87 kw
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke -
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 11.36 liter
Engine oil cap 2.2 liter
Service refill capacities
Hydraulic fluid cap 82.13 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 35 liter
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Fuel cap 140 liter
Fuel cap 25 liter
Undercarriage
Track gauge 2.01 m
Track gauge -
Drawbar Pull 62 kN
Drawbar Pull 12 kN
Track width 4.5 cm
Track width 10 cm
Track length 2.85 m
Track length 1.4 m
Operational specifications
Swing speed 9.8 rpm
Swing speed 8.5 rpm
Arm crowding force 38 kN
Arm crowding force 8.5 kN
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 2.68 m
Height - top of cab 2 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 160 lpm
Pump flow cap 26 lpm
Relief valve pressure 241.31 bar
Relief valve pressure 149.96 bar

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Cat 308E2 CR Mini excavators excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 8400 compared to other models like the Sunward SWE18UF Mini excavators.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Cat 308E2 CR Mini excavators for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Sunward SWE18UF Mini excavators.

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