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ACE ALN 500 VS CAT 966 M Comparison
ACE ALN 500
N/A
VS
CAT 966 M
N/A
ACE ALN 500
₹105L
CAT 966 M
₹120L
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ACE ALN 500
From ₹ 105 Lakh
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
Engine
Model
6CTAA-C215
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Model
6CTAA-C215
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled, direct-injection diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled, direct-injection diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
160 HP
232 HP
Gross Power
160 HP
232 HP
Net Power
165 HP
205 HP
Net Power
165 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
215 HP
311 HP
Engine Power
215 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
8300 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
8300 L
9300 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS-III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS-III
BS IV
Max Torque
980 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
980 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Power shift transmission
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Power shift transmission
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, three-element torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, three-element torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
5-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
5-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
270 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
270 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
280 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
280 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
270 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
270 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
280 bar
290 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
280 bar
290 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty rigid planetary axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty rigid planetary axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
24 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
24 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
44 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
44 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
28 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
28 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8150 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
8150 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3550 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3550 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
3250 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3250 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2250 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2250 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6800 mm
7200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6800 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
23.5-25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
23.5-25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3300 mm
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3300 mm
Payload
5000 kg
10000 kg
Payload
5000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
11000 kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
11000 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10000 kg
14600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10000 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
165 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
165 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
3100 mm
7400 mm
Dump Height
3100 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1150 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1150 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3950 mm
5200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3950 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
110 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
110 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3
2.5
Bucket Capacity
3
2.5
Bucket Width
3000
3300
Bucket Width
3000
3300
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital instrument cluster
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Digital instrument cluster
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Air suspension operator seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Air suspension operator seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
120 A
Alternator Output
90 A
120 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
ACE ALN 500
Pros
- 215 HP engine delivers strong performance for quarry, mining, and infrastructure projects.
- 3.0 m³ bucket improves productivity in aggregate and material loading.
- 16-ton machine offers good stability during heavy loading tasks.
CAT 966 M
Pros
- Works well in construction, quarry, and material handling
- 9.3L engine optimized for lower fuel consumption than larger loaders
- Up to ~40 km/h → quick movement across job sites
