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Mahindra Earthmaster SX IV VS CAT 424 Comparison
Mahindra Earthmaster SX IV
₹ 30.99 L - 32.99 L
VS
CAT 424
₹ 34 L - 34.99 L
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Mahindra Earthmaster SX IV
From ₹ 30.99 Lakh
CAT 424
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
VNEF 3.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
Model
VNEF 3.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3600 cc
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3600 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
75 HP
Maximum Torque
345 Nm
424 Nm
Maximum Torque
345 Nm
424 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Four Speed 4 Forward, 4 Reverse
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
Transmission Type
Four Speed 4 Forward, 4 Reverse
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7584 kg
8760 kg
Max Operating Weight
7584 kg
8760 kg
Transport Length
5700 mm
5708 mm
Transport Length
5700 mm
5708 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2400 mm
2242 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2400 mm
2242 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
454 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
454 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2900 mm
2928 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2900 mm
2928 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2708 mm
2766 mm
Dump Height
2708 mm
2766 mm
Max Pay Load
1700 kg
1800 kg
Max Pay Load
1700 kg
1800 kg
Load Over Height
3252 mm
4015 mm
Load Over Height
3252 mm
4015 mm
Dump Angle
43 degree
46 degree
Dump Angle
43 degree
46 degree
Hinge Pin Height
5191 mm
3473 mm
Hinge Pin Height
5191 mm
3473 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5594 kgf
5370 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5594 kgf
5370 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1115 mm
2735 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1115 mm
2735 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
6243 kgf
3750 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
6243 kgf
3750 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
4707 mm
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
4707 mm
Max Load Over Height
4131 mm
4505 mm
Max Load Over Height
4131 mm
4505 mm
Max Working Height
6043 mm
4394 mm
Max Working Height
6043 mm
4394 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
180 mm
205 mm
Bucket Rotation
180 mm
205 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3182 kgf
3570 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3182 kgf
3570 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
3248 kg
3586 kg
Max Lift Capacity
3248 kg
3586 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Fixed displacement, Gear Pump,
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Pump Type
Fixed displacement, Gear Pump,
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Pump Flow
117 L/Min Lpm
132 Lpm
Pump Flow
117 L/Min Lpm
132 Lpm
System Pressure
250
245
System Pressure
250
245
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
42 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
42 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
9 Ltr
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
9 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
16.5 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
16.5 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
14 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
14 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
42 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
42 Ltr
Fuel Tank
140 Ltr
160 Ltr
Fuel Tank
140 Ltr
160 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
20 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
20 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Front Wheel Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Front Wheel Steering
Turning Circle Diameter
4500 mm
12.2 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
4500 mm
12.2 mm
System Pressure
250
245
System Pressure
250
245
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, self adjusting, maintenance free, oil immersed multi-disc, on the rear axle, operated by independent foot pedals, joined together for normal operation.
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, self adjusting, maintenance free, oil immersed multi-disc, on the rear axle, operated by independent foot pedals, joined together for normal operation.
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
Parking Brakes
Hand operated mechanically actuated caliper type brake
Mechanically applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brake on the transmission output shaft, engaged via a hand lever. This type ensures secure parking even on gradients
Parking Brakes
Hand operated mechanically actuated caliper type brake
Mechanically applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brake on the transmission output shaft, engaged via a hand lever. This type ensures secure parking even on gradients
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9 × 16-16PR
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
Standard Front Type
9 × 16-16PR
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 × 28-12PR
16.9-28
Standard Rear Type
16.9 × 28-12PR
16.9-28
Rear Axle Description
Rigidly mounted drive axle, with outbound planetary final drives, driven by short drive shaft.
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Rear Axle Description
Rigidly mounted drive axle, with outbound planetary final drives, driven by short drive shaft.
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16C, with remote greasing facility for the main pin.
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16C, with remote greasing facility for the main pin.
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
38 Km/h
37 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
38 Km/h
37 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
39 Km/h
13 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
39 Km/h
13 Km/h
Mahindra Earthmaster SX IV
Pros
- Strong Performance for Its Class
- Good Productivity Features
- Ergonomically designed cabin with good visibility and comfort features.
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
