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Caterpillar 320 VS Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G Comparison
Caterpillar 320
₹ 78 L - 1.10 Cr
VS
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹ 80 L - 90 L
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Caterpillar 320
From ₹ 78 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C4.4
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Model
Cat C4.4
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Gross Power
129 kw
360 kw
Gross Power
129 kw
360 kw
Net Power
128 kw
360 kw
Net Power
128 kw
360 kw
Engine Power
172 HP
483 HP
Engine Power
172 HP
483 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
15681 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
15681 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 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
1945 Nm
Max Torque
775 Nm
1945 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22600 kg
80800 kg
Operating Weight
22600 kg
80800 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
80800 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
80800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
43231 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
43231 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
110 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
110 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
1024 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
1024 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
319 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
319 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
1024 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
1024 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
765 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
765 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
8870 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
8870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
7170 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
7170 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
14100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
14100 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
9080 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
9080 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
13030 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
13030 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
8.400 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
8.400 m
Arm Length
2.9 mm
3700 mm
Arm Length
2.9 mm
3700 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
339 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
339 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
212 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
212 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
1110 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
1110 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
500 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
500 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
112 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
112 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
52 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
52 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
15.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
15.7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
38 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
38 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
650 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
650 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
3450 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
3450 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
5 840 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
5 840 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
890 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
890 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
4600 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
4600 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9530 mm
14000 mm
Overall Length
9530 mm
14000 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
4100 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
4100 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3780 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3780 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3780 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3780 mm
Boom Height
3300 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3300 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
3450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
3450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
7.4 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
7.4 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
560 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
560 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
2.9 – 4.5
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
2.9 – 4.5
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
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
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2X12 V
Battery
24 V
2X12 V
Alternator Output
95 A
50 A
Alternator Output
95 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
Caterpillar 320
Pros
- Strong and reliable engine performance
- Excellent fuel efficiency for its class
- Advanced hydraulic system for precision work
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
Pros
- Uses Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 6‑cyl turbocharged engine producing ~483 HP / 360 kW @ 1,800 rpm, which gives strong performance in heavy digging cycles.
- Dual high‑capacity main pumps (~1,024 L/min total) provide robust flow for demanding implement actions and attachments.
- Multiple boom/arm combinations expand working range from trenching to deep/exceeding reach applications.
