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CAT 320CL VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U Comparison
CAT 320CL
₹ 16 L - 19 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹ 27 L - 29 L
CAT 320CL
₹16L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹27L
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CAT 320CL
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
Model
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
Gross Power
102.9 kw
21.1 kw
Gross Power
102.9 kw
21.1 kw
Net Power
103 kw
21 kw
Net Power
103 kw
21 kw
Engine Power
138 HP
28.8 HP
Engine Power
138 HP
28.8 HP
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage II
BS II
Emission Standard
Stage II
BS II
Max Torque
800 Nm
105.5 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
105.5 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22300 kg
3650 kg
Operating Weight
22300 kg
3650 kg
Machine Weight
22,600 kg
3650 kg
Machine Weight
22,600 kg
3650 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
540 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
540 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
410 L/min
77 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
410 L/min
77 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
41 L/min
50 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
41 L/min
50 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4160 mm
2790 mm
Max Digging Depth
4160 mm
2790 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7620 mm
2330 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7620 mm
2330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,190 mm
4750 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,190 mm
4750 mm
Max Dumping Height
7900 mm
3310 mm
Max Dumping Height
7900 mm
3310 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,850 mm
4420 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,850 mm
4420 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1170 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1170 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
14.6 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
14.6 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
7.2 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
7.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
26 litres
7.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
26 litres
7.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1.3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1.1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1.1 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
4075 mm
1670 mm
Track Length on Ground
4075 mm
1670 mm
Ground Clearance
475 mm
280 mm
Ground Clearance
475 mm
280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2090 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2090 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
1000 mm
4450 mm
Overall Length
1000 mm
4450 mm
Overall Width
2380 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
2380 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
3011 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
3011 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.510 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.510 m
Track Width
700 mm
300 mm
Track Width
700 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
196 kN
26 kN
Drawbar Pull
196 kN
26 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.95 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.95 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
0.04 - 0.09
Bucket Options
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
0.04 - 0.09
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Operator instrument panel
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
Display Type
Operator instrument panel
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
97 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
97 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
40 A
Alternator Output
50 A
40 A
Lighting Type
Other
Halogen
Lighting Type
Other
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 320CL
Pros
- Reliable Performance & Versatility
- Fuel Efficiency & Power
- Operator Comfort & Control
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
Pros
- Zero‑tail swing design — ideal for tight/urban work spaces.
- Efficient small‑diesel engine with good torque for its class (~28–29 hp).
- Multiple boom/arm options for deeper reach or higher cutting height.
