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CAT 316 GC VS Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Gross Power
68 kw
36 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
36 kw
Net Power
66 kw
36 kw
Net Power
66 kw
36 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
430 Nm
222 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
222 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
7200 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
33.3 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
33.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
259 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
259 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
36 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
36 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
4150 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
4150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
4060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
4060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
6660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
5470 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
5470 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
7550 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
7550 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
2120 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
2120 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
47 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
47 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
36.3 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
36.3 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
15.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
15.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1850 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
2090 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
1750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
1750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
6080 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
6080 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2382 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2382 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2690 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2690 mm
Boom Height
3 m
3.271 m
Boom Height
3 m
3.271 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.8 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.8 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
53 %
Gradeability
58 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.13 – 0.68
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.13 – 0.68
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Standard monitor
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable ergonomic
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable ergonomic
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
90 A
80 A
Alternator Output
90 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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
CAT 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
Pros
- Compact yet capable: Good digging depth (≈4.6 m) and reach for a ~7.2 t class machine.
- Fuel-efficient: Relatively low diesel consumption compared with some competitors.
- Optional AC cabin: Boosts operator comfort on longer shifts
