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Caterpillar 320 VS Tata Hitachi EX 215LCQ Comparison
Caterpillar 320
₹ 78 L - 1.10 Cr
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 215LCQ
₹ 63 L - 64.98 L
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Caterpillar 320
From ₹ 78 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 215LCQ
From ₹ 63 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C4.4
Cummins 6BT5.9C diesel
Model
Cat C4.4
Cummins 6BT5.9C diesel
Gross Power
129 kw
97 kw
Gross Power
129 kw
97 kw
Net Power
128 kw
97 kw
Net Power
128 kw
97 kw
Engine Power
172 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
172 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
5900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS III
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS III
Max Torque
775 Nm
537 Nm
Max Torque
775 Nm
537 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22600 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
22600 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4525 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4525 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
44 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
44 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
279 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
279 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
220 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
67 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
67 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
5910 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
5910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
5050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
5050 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
9060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
9060 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
6230 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
6230 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
8990 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
8990 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
2.9 mm
2220 mm
Arm Length
2.9 mm
2220 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
107.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
107.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
110.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
110.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
315 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
315 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
129 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
129 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
450 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
2785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
2785 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9530 mm
9720 mm
Overall Length
9530 mm
9720 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3020 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3020 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2850 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2850 mm
Boom Height
3300 m
2.312 m
Boom Height
3300 m
2.312 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13.7 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13.7 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
149 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
149 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
0.9/1.1
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
0.9/1.1
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Quick coupler, rock breaker piping kit, grabs, clamshell, etc
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Quick coupler, rock breaker piping kit, grabs, clamshell, etc
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Digital operator display
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Digital operator display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Suspension adjustable seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
95 A
80 A
Alternator Output
95 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
Caterpillar 320
Pros
- Strong and reliable engine performance
- Excellent fuel efficiency for its class
- Advanced hydraulic system for precision work
Tata Hitachi EX 215LCQ
Pros
- Powered by a robust Cummins engine (131–133 PS) with proven reliability and good torque delivery.
- Nearly 9 m cutting height and over 9 m reach make it versatile for trenching, truck loading and general excavation.
- Hitachi’s original hydraulic system offers fast, smooth combined operations — e.g., travel + boom/arm, swing + boom — boosting productivity.
