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Caterpillar 320 VS Tata Hitachi EX8000-6 Comparison
Caterpillar 320
₹ 78 L - 1.10 Cr
VS
Tata Hitachi EX8000-6
₹ 90 L - 95.01 L
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Caterpillar 320
From ₹ 78 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX8000-6
From ₹ 90 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C4.4
Cummins QSKTA60-CE (Twin Engines)
Model
Cat C4.4
Cummins QSKTA60-CE (Twin Engines)
Gross Power
129 kw
2900 kw
Gross Power
129 kw
2900 kw
Net Power
128 kw
2900 kw
Net Power
128 kw
2900 kw
Engine Power
172 HP
3900 HP
Engine Power
172 HP
3900 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
120000 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
120000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
32 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
32 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS II
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS II
Max Torque
775 Nm
8364 Nm
Max Torque
775 Nm
8364 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22600 kg
811000 kg
Operating Weight
22600 kg
811000 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
760000 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
760000 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
300000 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
300000 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
230 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
230 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Multiple Variable-Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Multiple Variable-Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
8000 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
8000 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
310 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
310 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
3890 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
3890 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
8400 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
8400 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
5500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
5500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
22300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
22300 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
13800 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
13800 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
20500 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
20500 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
8.700 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
8.700 m
Arm Length
2.9 mm
3800 mm
Arm Length
2.9 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
2000 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
2000 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
1650 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
1650 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
14900 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
14900 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
3890 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
3890 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
2500 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
2500 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
1600 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
1600 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
450 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
450 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
980 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
980 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
1850 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
6800 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
6800 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
7900 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
7900 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
1250 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
8280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
8280 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Heavy-duty tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard mining excavator track system; typically grease-tensioned for large-excavator reliability. (standard for EX8000-series mining excavators)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Heavy-duty tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard mining excavator track system; typically grease-tensioned for large-excavator reliability. (standard for EX8000-series mining excavators)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9530 mm
20500 mm
Overall Length
9530 mm
20500 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
9800 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
9800 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
10000 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
10000 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
6800 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
6800 mm
Boom Height
3300 m
8.200 m
Boom Height
3300 m
8.200 m
Track Width
600 mm
1850 mm
Track Width
600 mm
1850 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
2.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
2.5 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
4.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
4.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
3000 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
3000 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
43 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
43 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
40-43
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
40-43
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Mining Buckets, Rock Buckets, Heavy-Duty Tools
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Mining Buckets, Rock Buckets, Heavy-Duty Tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Multi-Function LCD Monitor
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Multi-Function LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Air-Suspension, Heated
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Air-Suspension, Heated
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
80 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
80 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
95 A
300 A
Alternator Output
95 A
300 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
Caterpillar 320
Pros
- Strong and reliable engine performance
- Excellent fuel efficiency for its class
- Advanced hydraulic system for precision work
Tata Hitachi EX8000-6
Pros
- Massive total engine power (~3,900 HP) ideal for deep mining and large-volume loading.
- Very high arm crowding and breakout forces, giving strong digging performance even in tough ground.
- Robust build and heavy-duty components support 24/7 mining operations with good maintainability access.
