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CAT 950H VS CAT 988K Comparison
CAT 950H
₹ 50 L - 64 L
VS
CAT 988K
₹ 1.80 Cr - 2.50 Cr
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CAT 950H
From ₹ 50 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 180 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C7 ACERT
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
Cat C7 ACERT
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
147 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
147 HP
403 HP
Net Power
138 HP
373 HP
Net Power
138 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
197 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
197 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
7200 L
18100 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
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
BS IV
Max Torque
949 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
949 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift Automatic
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Powershift Automatic
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up Torque Converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up Torque Converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Countershaft Powershift
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Countershaft Powershift
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Conventional Open Differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Conventional Open Differential
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load Sensing Hydraulic System
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load Sensing Hydraulic System
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
260 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
260 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
260 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
260 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Fully Hydraulic Wet Disc Brakes
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Fully Hydraulic Wet Disc Brakes
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring Applied / Hydraulic Release
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring Applied / Hydraulic Release
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Load-Sensing Hydraulic Articulated Steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load-Sensing Hydraulic Articulated Steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy-Duty Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy-Duty Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Inboard Planetary Final Drive
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Inboard Planetary Final Drive
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
37 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
37 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8360 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
8360 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
2750 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
2750 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3460 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3460 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3460 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3460 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3600 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3600 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2750 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
2750 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6150 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6150 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6900 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6900 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3800 mm
Payload
6000 kg
16000 kg
Payload
6000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
10915 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
10915 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10200 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10200 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
165 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
165 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
3000 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1800 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 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
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4100 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
110 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
110 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
4.7
Bucket Capacity
2.5
4.7
Bucket Width
3000
3800
Bucket Width
3000
3800
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
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Analog + Digital Display Panel
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Air Suspension Operator Seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Air Suspension Operator Seat
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
75 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
150 A
Alternator Output
115 A
150 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
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 988K
Pros
- Powerful ~541 HP engine delivers strong breakout force and fast loading cycles — ideal for heavy earthmoving and quarry tasks.
- Flexibility with buckets up to ~13 m³, which improves material moved per cycle.
- Built for heavy‑duty work; proven reliability in mining, quarry, and large infrastructure applications.
