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CAT 2021D VS CAT 988K Comparison
CAT 2021D
N/A
VS
CAT 988K
N/A
CAT 2021D
₹25L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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CAT 2021D
From ₹ 25 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
Hindustan 2021D
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
Hindustan 2021D
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
99 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
99 HP
403 HP
Net Power
98 HP
373 HP
Net Power
98 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
4130 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
4130 L
18100 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
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
475 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
475 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift with hydraulic control
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Powershift with hydraulic control
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Standard single-stage
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Standard single-stage
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Powershift
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Powershift
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Open differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Open differential
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open center hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Open center hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
220 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
220 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring applied / manual
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring applied / manual
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Spring applied / manual
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Spring applied / manual
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction drives
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction drives
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
20 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
20 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7500 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3300 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3300 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3200 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3200 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2300 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
2300 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
20.5–23.5 R25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
20.5–23.5 R25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2200 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
2200 mm
3800 mm
Payload
3600 kg
16000 kg
Payload
3600 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7000 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7000 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6423 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6423 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
3800 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
3800 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1000 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1000 mm
1800 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
4200 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3
4.7
Bucket Capacity
3
4.7
Bucket Width
2200
3800
Bucket Width
2200
3800
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
80 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
12 V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
12 V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
150 A
Alternator Output
70 A
150 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 2021D
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 988K
Pros
- Powerful ~541 HP engine delivers strong breakout force and fast loading cycles — ideal for heavy earthmoving and quarry tasks.
- Flexibility with buckets up to ~13 m³, which improves material moved per cycle.
- Built for heavy‑duty work; proven reliability in mining, quarry, and large infrastructure applications.
