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CAT 424 VS Mahindra EarthMaster SXL Comparison
CAT 424
₹ 34 L - 34.99 L
VS
Mahindra EarthMaster SXL
₹ 24 L - 25.99 L
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CAT 424
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Mahindra EarthMaster SXL
From ₹ 24 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
4805-IA-CEV
Model
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
4805-IA-CEV
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3532 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3532 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
79.89 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
79.89 HP
Maximum Torque
424 Nm
306 Nm
Maximum Torque
424 Nm
306 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
4 Speed (4 Forward and 4 Reverse)
Transmission Type
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
4 Speed (4 Forward and 4 Reverse)
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
8760 kg
7771 kg
Max Operating Weight
8760 kg
7771 kg
Transport Length
5708 mm
4420 mm
Transport Length
5708 mm
4420 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2242 mm
2404 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2242 mm
2404 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
454 mm
321 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
454 mm
321 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2928 mm
2923 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2928 mm
2923 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2766 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
2766 mm
2900 mm
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1800 kg
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1800 kg
Load Over Height
4015 mm
3452 mm
Load Over Height
4015 mm
3452 mm
Dump Angle
46 degree
44 degree
Dump Angle
46 degree
44 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3473 mm
3657 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3473 mm
3657 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5370 kgf
4990 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5370 kgf
4990 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
2735 mm
1231 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
2735 mm
1231 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3750 kgf
6075 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3750 kgf
6075 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4707 mm
4335 mm
Max Dig Depth
4707 mm
4335 mm
Max Load Over Height
4505 mm
3599 mm
Max Load Over Height
4505 mm
3599 mm
Max Working Height
4394 mm
5241 mm
Max Working Height
4394 mm
5241 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.27 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.27 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
180 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
180 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3570 kgf
5592 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3570 kgf
5592 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
3586 kg
2493 kg
Max Lift Capacity
3586 kg
2493 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Fixed Displacement Gear Pump
Pump Type
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Fixed Displacement Gear Pump
Pump Flow
132 Lpm
115 Lpm
Pump Flow
132 Lpm
115 Lpm
System Pressure
245
145
System Pressure
245
145
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
100 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
100 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 Ltr
13.7 Ltr
Engine Oil
9 Ltr
13.7 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
16.5 Ltr
17.1 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
16.5 Ltr
17.1 Ltr
Transmission Oil
14 Ltr
19.2 Ltr
Transmission Oil
14 Ltr
19.2 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
100 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
100 Ltr
Fuel Tank
160 Ltr
120 Ltr
Fuel Tank
160 Ltr
120 Ltr
Coolant Oil
20 Ltr
17 Ltr
Coolant Oil
20 Ltr
17 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Front Wheel Steering
Hydrostatic Power Steering,
Steering Type
Front Wheel Steering
Hydrostatic Power Steering,
Turning Circle Diameter
12.2 mm
8500 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
12.2 mm
8500 mm
System Pressure
245
145
System Pressure
245
145
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
Hydraulically actuated, self adjusting, maintenance free, oil immersed multi-disc, on the rear axle, operated by independent foot pedals, joined together for normal operation
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
Hydraulically actuated, self adjusting, maintenance free, oil immersed multi-disc, on the rear axle, operated by independent foot pedals, joined together for normal operation
Parking Brakes
Mechanically applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brake on the transmission output shaft, engaged via a hand lever. This type ensures secure parking even on gradients
Hand operated, inbuilt in the rear axle, low maintenance
Parking Brakes
Mechanically applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brake on the transmission output shaft, engaged via a hand lever. This type ensures secure parking even on gradients
Hand operated, inbuilt in the rear axle, low maintenance
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
9 × 16-16PR
Standard Front Type
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
9 × 16-16PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9-28
16.9 x 28-12 PR/ 14 x 25 -12 PR/20 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9-28
16.9 x 28-12 PR/ 14 x 25 -12 PR/20 PR
Rear Axle Description
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Rigidly mounted drive axle, with outbound planetary final drives, driven by short drive shaft
Rear Axle Description
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Rigidly mounted drive axle, with outbound planetary final drives, driven by short drive shaft
Front Axle Description
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16°, with remote greasing facility for the main pin.
Front Axle Description
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16°, with remote greasing facility for the main pin.
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
37 Km/h
36 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
37 Km/h
36 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
13 Km/h
32 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
13 Km/h
32 Km/h
CAT 424
Pros
- High torque and advanced Cat C3.6 engine deliver strong performance while optimizing fuel use (up to ~20 % savings with Eco Mode)
- Parallel lift loader arms with high breakout force improve material handling, dump height, and tilt performance.
- Excavator‑style boom offers better reach and bucket rotation for efficient digging and material retention
Mahindra EarthMaster SXL
Pros
- A ~79.9 HP turbocharged engine with substantial torque (~306 Nm) helps in loading, digging, and hauling tasks.
- The fixed‑displacement gear pump with ~250 bar pressure provides responsive backhoe and loader control in varied conditions.
- Reinforced chassis and structural design make the EarthMaster family rugged and suitable for rough terrains and long operational hours typical in India.