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CAT 950H VS CAT 966 M Comparison

CAT 950H

CAT 950H

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CAT 950H

CAT 950H

199L

CAT 966 M

CAT 966 M

120L

Engine

Model
Cat C7 ACERT
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
147 HP
232 HP
Net Power
138 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
197 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 L
9300 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged with Air-to-Air Aftercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
BS IV
Max Torque
949 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift Automatic
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up Torque Converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Countershaft Powershift
5-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Conventional Open Differential
Limited slip differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load Sensing Hydraulic System
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
260 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
260 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
290 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Fully Hydraulic Wet Disc Brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring Applied / Hydraulic Release
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Load-Sensing Hydraulic Articulated Steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Heavy-Duty Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Inboard Planetary Final Drive
Planetary reduction

Speed

Top Forward Speed
37 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
26 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
8360 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
2750 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3460 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3460 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3600 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2750 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6150 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6900 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
26.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3300 mm
Payload
6000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
10915 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10200 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
165 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4100 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
110 mm
100 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.5
Bucket Width
3000
3300

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + Digital Display Panel
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Air Suspension Operator Seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
72 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24 V / 100 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
120 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED

Additional Features

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

CAT 950H

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Pros

  • Strong breakout force – Around 165 kN, making it effective for digging and loading heavy materials.
  • Good bucket capacity – Up to 3.5 m³, suitable for quarry, mining, and construction material loading.
  • Reliable Cat engine – The Cat C7 ACERT engine provides strong torque and durability for heavy-duty operations.

CAT 966 M

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Pros

  • Works well in construction, quarry, and material handling
  • 9.3L engine optimized for lower fuel consumption than larger loaders
  • Up to ~40 km/h → quick movement across job sites