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CAT 2021D VS Volvo L180H Comparison

CAT 2021D

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CAT 2021D

CAT 2021D

25L

Volvo L180H

Volvo L180H

400L

Engine

Model
Hindustan 2021D
Volvo D13J
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Volvo
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
99 HP
246 HP
Net Power
98 HP
240 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
341 HP
Engine Displacement
4130 L
12800 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1500 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
475 Nm
2150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift with hydraulic control
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Standard single-stage
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Powershift
Volvo HTE 200
Differential Type
Open differential
Automatic differential lock

Hydraulic System

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

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring applied / manual
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Spring applied / manual
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty
Volvo AWB 50
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Volvo AWB 50
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction drives
Planetary reduction

Speed

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

Dimensions

Overall Length
7500 mm
8100 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3300 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3200 mm
3650 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
3550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
480 mm
Width Over Tyres
2300 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
6400 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
20.5–23.5 R25
26.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
2.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2200 mm
3200 mm
Payload
3600 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7000 kg
23000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6423 kg
20000 kg
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
230 kN
Dump Height
3800 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1000 mm
1300 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
43 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4500 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
120 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3
2.7
Bucket Width
2200
3200

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Digital multifunction display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
70 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
12 V/Ah
24V (2 × 12V 170Ah) V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
120 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
4000 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.

Volvo L180H

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Pros

  • Produces over 330 HP, making it ideal for quarries, mining, and large construction sites.
  • Bucket sizes up to 9.5 m³ allow faster material handling and higher productivity.
  • Around 20 tons tipping load, providing excellent lifting stability.