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CAT 345 GC VS Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Model
Cat® C9.3B
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Gross Power
259 kw
36 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
36 kw
Net Power
258 kw
36 kw
Net Power
258 kw
36 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
3300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
1550 Nm
222 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
222 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
7200 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
33.3 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
33.3 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
120 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
259 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
259 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
36 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
36 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
4150 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
4150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
4060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
4060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
6660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
5470 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
5470 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
7550 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
7550 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2120 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2120 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
47 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
47 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
36.3 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
36.3 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
15.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
15.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
9 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
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1850 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
2090 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
1750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
1750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
6080 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
6080 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2382 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2382 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2690 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2690 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.271 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.271 m
Track Width
2740 mm
450 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
12.8 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
12.8 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
53 %
Gradeability
35 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.13 – 0.68
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.13 – 0.68
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Standard monitor
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Battery
2X12 V
24 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 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
