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CAT 345 GC VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
259 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
22 kw
Net Power
258 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
258 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
1550 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.600 m
Track Width
2740 mm
300 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Analog + warning indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
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 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 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.
