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CAT 950L VS Volvo L260H Comparison
CAT 950L
₹ 90 L - 1.50 Cr
VS
Volvo L260H
₹ 86 L - 1.20 Cr
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CAT 950L
From ₹ 90 Lakh
Volvo L260H
From ₹ 86 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C7.1 ACERT
Volvo D13J
Model
Cat C7.1 ACERT
Volvo D13J
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc.
Volvo
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc.
Volvo
Engine Type
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
Gross Power
197 HP
309 HP
Gross Power
197 HP
309 HP
Net Power
188 HP
305 HP
Net Power
188 HP
305 HP
Engine Power
252 HP
309 HP
Engine Power
252 HP
309 HP
Engine Displacement
7010 L
12780 L
Engine Displacement
7010 L
12780 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1300 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1300 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Variable Geometry Turbo + CAC
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Variable Geometry Turbo + CAC
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4F / Stage V
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4F / Stage V
Max Torque
1100 Nm
2600 Nm
Max Torque
1100 Nm
2600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Automatic powershift
Powershift (Volvo PowerShift)
Transmission Type
Automatic powershift
Powershift (Volvo PowerShift)
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Torque converter with lock‑up
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Torque converter with lock‑up
Gear Box Type
Planetary powershift
Power shift gearbox
Gear Box Type
Planetary powershift
Power shift gearbox
Differential Type
Open differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
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 pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
250 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
250 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
280 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
280 bar
320 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
250 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
250 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
280 bar
320 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
280 bar
320 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Wet multi‑disc hydraulic brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Wet multi‑disc hydraulic brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated frame steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated frame steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Planetary reduction axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Planetary reduction axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillation Angle
11 deg
15 deg
Oscillation Angle
11 deg
15 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction gear
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction gear
Speed
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
45 km/h
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
45 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
30 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
30 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8300 mm
9800 mm
Overall Length
8300 mm
9800 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3220 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3220 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3900 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3850 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3850 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3890 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3890 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
4000 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
4000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
600 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
600 mm
Width Over Tyres
2800 mm
3220 mm
Width Over Tyres
2800 mm
3220 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2550 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2550 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6000 mm
8200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6000 mm
8200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6800 mm
8200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6800 mm
8200 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 R25
29.5R25
Tyre Size
23.5 R25
29.5R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.7 Cu.m
10.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.7 Cu.m
10.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2800 mm
3400 mm
Bucket Width
2800 mm
3400 mm
Payload
4500 kg
10000 kg
Payload
4500 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
12000 kg
28000 kg
Static Tipping Load
12000 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10900 kg
23800 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10900 kg
23800 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
260 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
260 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3300 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
3300 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1400 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1400 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4000 mm
4900 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4000 mm
4900 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.7
10.2
Bucket Capacity
2.7
10.2
Bucket Width
2800
3400
Bucket Width
2800
3400
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital LCD / Color display
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital LCD / Color display
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Air suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Air suspension operator 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
24V / ~1,000 Ah V/Ah
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24V / ~1,000 Ah V/Ah
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
150 A
100 A
Alternator Output
150 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
3000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
3000 Hours
CAT 950L
Pros
- Powerful 252 HP engine → handles heavy-duty work easily
- Advanced load-sensing hydraulics reduce fuel consumption
- Heavy-duty build for mining, construction, quarry work
Volvo L260H
Pros
- 415 HP engine delivers strong performance for heavy loading and rehandling
- Bucket capacity up to ~10 m³ and tipping load ~23.8 t make it ideal for quarry
- Built with Volvo’s proven drivetrain, hydraulics, and structural components for heavy‑duty long‑term operations.
