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CAT 2021D VS L&T 9020 SX Comparison
CAT 2021D
N/A
VS
L&T 9020 SX
N/A
CAT 2021D
₹25L
L&T 9020 SX
₹39L
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CAT 2021D
From ₹ 25 Lakh
L&T 9020 SX
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Engine
Model
Hindustan 2021D
Cummins QS B4.5
Model
Hindustan 2021D
Cummins QS B4.5
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Cummins
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
Gross Power
99 HP
104 HP
Gross Power
99 HP
104 HP
Net Power
98 HP
104 HP
Net Power
98 HP
104 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
4130 L
4458 L
Engine Displacement
4130 L
4458 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
475 Nm
608 Nm
Max Torque
475 Nm
608 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift with hydraulic control
Powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift with hydraulic control
Powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Standard single-stage
Avtec TT270
Torque Converter Type
Standard single-stage
Avtec TT270
Gear Box Type
Powershift
Powershift (2F/1R)
Gear Box Type
Powershift
Powershift (2F/1R)
Differential Type
Open differential
Limited‑slip differential
Differential Type
Open differential
Limited‑slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open center hydraulic system
Load‑sensing / articulated loader hydraulics
System Type
Open center hydraulic system
Load‑sensing / articulated loader hydraulics
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
240 L/min
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
240 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
270 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
270 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
220 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
220 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
270 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
270 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring applied / manual
Internal expanding shoe
Parking Brake Type
Spring applied / manual
Internal expanding shoe
Steering Type
Spring applied / manual
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Type
Spring applied / manual
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction drives
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction drives
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
29 km/h
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
29 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
20 km/h
14 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
20 km/h
14 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7500 mm
7480 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
7480 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2325 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2325 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3276 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Cab
3300 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Cab
3300 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3200 mm
2910 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3200 mm
2910 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
2800 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
410 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
410 mm
Width Over Tyres
2300 mm
2325 mm
Width Over Tyres
2300 mm
2325 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
1920 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
1920 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
5835 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
5835 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
5829 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
5829 mm
Tyre Size
20.5–23.5 R25
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
Tyre Size
20.5–23.5 R25
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2200 mm
2700 mm
Bucket Width
2200 mm
2700 mm
Payload
3600 kg
35000 kg
Payload
3600 kg
35000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7000 kg
11400 kg
Static Tipping Load
7000 kg
11400 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6423 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6423 kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
113 kN
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
113 kN
Dump Height
3800 mm
2715 mm
Dump Height
3800 mm
2715 mm
Dumping Reach
1000 mm
1248 mm
Dumping Reach
1000 mm
1248 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
47 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
47 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
53 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
53 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
3810 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
3810 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3
3.5
Bucket Capacity
3
3.5
Bucket Width
2200
2700
Bucket Width
2200
2700
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
Digital diagnostic display
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Digital diagnostic display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable air suspension 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 V/Ah
Battery
12 V/Ah
24 V V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
100 A
Alternator Output
70 A
100 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 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.
L&T 9020 SX
Pros
- Good Power for Class: Robust 140 HP Cummins engine delivers solid performance for general loading tasks.
- Payload & Capability: Payload around 3,500 kg and flexible bucket options (1.5–3.5 m³).
- Higher Ground Clearance: ~410 mm, making it more capable on uneven sites.
