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CAT 345 GC VS Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 650H Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 650H
₹ 30 L - 44.99 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 650H
₹30L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 650H
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Isuzu BB‑6WG1X
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Isuzu BB‑6WG1X
Gross Power
259 kw
295 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
295 kw
Net Power
258 kw
295 kw
Net Power
258 kw
295 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
395 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
395 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
15680 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
15680 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1540 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1540 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
58340 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
58340 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
58340 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
58340 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
12000 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
12000 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
102 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
102 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
8680 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
8680 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
309 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
309 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
618 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
618 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
423 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
423 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
15208 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
15208 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
5140 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
5140 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
11350 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
11350 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6980 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6980 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
10770 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
10770 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
6.600 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
6.600 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
308 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
308 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
258 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
258 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
740 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
740 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
310 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
98 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
98 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
12 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
3200 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
3200 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
4590 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
4590 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
810 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
810 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
3800 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
3800 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Tracked undercarriage with steel grouser shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment (standard robust undercarriage for heavy excavators)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Tracked undercarriage with steel grouser shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment (standard robust undercarriage for heavy excavators)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
13030 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
13030 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
3990 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
3990 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
4270 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
4270 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3500 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3500 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
7 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
7 m
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
600 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
7 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
7 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
4153 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
4153 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
3.8 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
3.8 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
3.3 - 3.8
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
3.3 - 3.8
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital / Multi‑Function
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital / Multi‑Function
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)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2X12 ,170 V
Battery
2X12 V
2X12 ,170 V
Alternator Output
80 A
50 A
Alternator Output
80 A
50 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 ZAXIS 650H
Pros
- Good mid‑to‑large class excavator – Around 395 HP with ~58 t operating weight offers strong performance in heavy construction and mining tasks.
- High hydraulic capacity – Total main pump output ~868 L/min supports powerful digging and attachment operation.
- Solid reach and working range – Nearly 11.3 m ground reach and ~7+ m dig depth suits trenching, excavation, and loading.
