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CAT 950H VS CAT 973K Comparison
CAT 950H
₹ 50 L - 64 L
VS
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
Compare wheel loader helps you make an informed purchase decision.
CAT 950H
From ₹ 50 Lakh
CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C7 ACERT
Cat C9.3
Model
Cat C7 ACERT
Cat C9.3
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Engine Type
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Gross Power
147 HP
205 HP
Gross Power
147 HP
205 HP
Net Power
138 HP
205 HP
Net Power
138 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
197 HP
274 HP
Engine Power
197 HP
274 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 L
10500 L
Engine Displacement
7200 L
10500 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 with Air-to-Air Aftercooler
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged with Air-to-Air Aftercooler
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Tier 4 Final
Emission Standard
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Tier 4 Final
Max Torque
949 Nm
1300 Nm
Max Torque
949 Nm
1300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift Automatic
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift Automatic
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up Torque Converter
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up Torque Converter
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Gear Box Type
Countershaft Powershift
EHC with travel
Gear Box Type
Countershaft Powershift
EHC with travel
Differential Type
Conventional Open Differential
NA
Differential Type
Conventional Open Differential
NA
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load Sensing Hydraulic System
Load sensing variable displacement
System Type
Load Sensing Hydraulic System
Load sensing variable displacement
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Variable displacement piston
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Variable displacement piston
Max Pump Flow
260 L/min
210 L/min
Max Pump Flow
260 L/min
210 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
260 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
260 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Fully Hydraulic Wet Disc Brakes
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Service Brake Type
Fully Hydraulic Wet Disc Brakes
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Parking Brake Type
Spring Applied / Hydraulic Release
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring Applied / Hydraulic Release
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Steering Type
Load-Sensing Hydraulic Articulated Steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Type
Load-Sensing Hydraulic Articulated Steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy-Duty Fixed
NA
Front Axle Type
Heavy-Duty Fixed
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
NA
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Inboard Planetary Final Drive
hydrostatic track
Final Drive Type
Inboard Planetary Final Drive
hydrostatic track
Speed
Top Forward Speed
37 km/h
11 km/h
Top Forward Speed
37 km/h
11 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
10 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
10 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8360 mm
7496 mm
Overall Length
8360 mm
7496 mm
Overall Width
2750 mm
2385 mm
Overall Width
2750 mm
2385 mm
Overall Height
3460 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3460 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3460 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3460 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3600 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3600 mm
3510 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
N/A mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
N/A mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
456 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
456 mm
Width Over Tyres
2750 mm
2390 mm
Width Over Tyres
2750 mm
2390 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2160 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2160 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6150 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6150 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6900 mm
7665 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6900 mm
7665 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
NA
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
NA
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3000 mm
2982 mm
Bucket Width
3000 mm
2982 mm
Payload
6000 kg
28892 kg
Payload
6000 kg
28892 kg
Static Tipping Load
10915 kg
NA kg
Static Tipping Load
10915 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10200 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10200 kg
NA kg
Max Breakout Force
165 kN
213 kN
Max Breakout Force
165 kN
213 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
3000 mm
2900 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4100 mm
4218 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4100 mm
4218 mm
Max Digging Depth
110 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
110 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
3.2
Bucket Capacity
2.5
3.2
Bucket Width
3000
2982
Bucket Width
3000
2982
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + Digital Display Panel
Electronic with gauges
Display Type
Analog + Digital Display Panel
Electronic with gauges
Seat Type
Air Suspension Operator Seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Air Suspension Operator Seat
Suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V / 100 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V / 100 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
70 A
Alternator Output
115 A
70 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 950H
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 973K
Pros
- 275 HP Cat C9.3 engine delivers strong drawbar pull and bucket breakout for demanding work.
- Nearly 29 tonnes operating weight gives excellent traction and stability on slopes/uneven ground.
- Supports a range from 3.2 m³ GP to 4.9 m³ landfill bucket — versatile for different materials.
