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CAT 2021D VS CAT 966H Comparison

CAT 2021D

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CAT 2021D

CAT 2021D

25L

CAT 966H

CAT 966H

80L

Engine

Model
Hindustan 2021D
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
99 HP
216 HP
Net Power
98 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
4130 L
11100 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
475 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift with hydraulic control
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Standard single-stage
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Powershift
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Open differential
Open differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Open center hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
220 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
300 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring applied / manual
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Spring applied / manual
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction drives
Planetary final drives

Speed

Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
20 km/h
27 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
7500 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3300 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3200 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2300 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
20.5–23.5 R25
26.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2200 mm
3000 mm
Payload
3600 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7000 kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6423 kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
3800 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1000 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
120 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3
3.4
Bucket Width
2200
3000

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
76 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
12 V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
100 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours

CAT 2021D

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Pros

  • Powerful 133 HP engine suitable for heavy loading tasks.
  • High tipping load (6423 kg) allows efficient material handling.
  • Reliable powershift transmission for smooth operation.

CAT 966H

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Pros

  • Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
  • Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
  • Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency