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CAT 2021D VS LiuGong CLG 838H MAX Comparison

CAT 2021D

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CAT 2021D

CAT 2021D

25L

LiuGong CLG 838H MAX

LiuGong CLG 838H MAX

42L

Engine

Model
Hindustan 2021D
WP6G125E310
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Weichai
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with direct injection
Gross Power
99 HP
103 HP
Net Power
98 HP
97 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
160 HP
Engine Displacement
4130 L
6750 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III / Stage IIIA
Max Torque
475 Nm
540 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift with hydraulic control
Countershaft powershift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Standard single-stage
Single-stage three-element torque converter
Gear Box Type
Powershift
4 Forward / 2 Reverse
Differential Type
Open differential
Limited slip differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Open center hydraulic system
Open-center hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
170 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
180 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
220 L/min
170 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
200 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Hydraulic wet multi-disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring applied / manual
Mechanical drum brake
Steering Type
Spring applied / manual
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg

Axle & Final Drive

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

Speed

Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
38 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
20 km/h
22 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
7500 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3250 mm
Height Over Cab
3300 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3200 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
2800 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
380 mm
Width Over Tyres
2300 mm
2500 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
1900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
5100 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
5750 mm
Tyre Size
20.5–23.5 R25
17.5-25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
2.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2200 mm
2600 mm
Payload
3600 kg
3000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7000 kg
8500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6423 kg
9000 kg
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
120 kN
Dump Height
3800 mm
3000 mm
Dumping Reach
1000 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
46 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
57 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
3800 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
65 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3
2.4
Bucket Width
2200
2600

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Analog gauges with basic digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Noise Level
80 db(A)
78 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
12 V/Ah
24 V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
No
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
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.

LiuGong CLG 838H MAX

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Pros

  • Improved lifting capacity and bucket volume compared to CLG 836 BSIII.
  • Fuel-efficient Weichai engine with reliable torque (~520–540 Nm).
  • Compact design with better maneuverability for medium-sized construction sites.