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CAT 345 GC VS Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
₹ 34 L - 36 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
₹34L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Cummins 6BT5.9C
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Cummins 6BT5.9C
Gross Power
259 kw
97.6 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
97.6 kw
Net Power
258 kw
98 kw
Net Power
258 kw
98 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
131 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
131 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
5900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1550 Nm
537 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
537 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
20600 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
20600 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
20600 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
20600 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
5650 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
5650 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
44.1 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
44.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
220 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
5910 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
5910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
5050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
5050 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
9060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
9060 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6230 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6230 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
8990 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
8990 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2200 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
107.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
107.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
110.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
110.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
300 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
300 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
129 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
129 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2 390 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2 390 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3 550 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3 550 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2785 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning and 8 bottom rollers per side (standard excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning and 8 bottom rollers per side (standard excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
9720 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
9720 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3020 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3020 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2850 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2850 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
4.354 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
4.354 m
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
13.3 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
13.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
149 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
149 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.9 – 1.17
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.9 – 1.17
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital display
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat common in Prime series
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat common in Prime series
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
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 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
Pros
- Strong and reliable Cummins engine (131 HP) with good torque for digging and lifting tasks.
- Large bucket capacity (0.9 – 1.17 m³) for higher productivity.
- Good fuel efficiency features like auto idle and power mode selection (in some trims).
