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CAT 316 GC VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
68 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
22 kw
Net Power
66 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
66 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
430 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
3 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
3 m
2.600 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
58 %
Gradeability
58 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Analog + warning indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
40 A
Alternator Output
90 A
40 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
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 Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
