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CAT 960F VS CAT 966H Comparison
CAT 960F
N/A
VS
CAT 966H
N/A
CAT 960F
₹19L
CAT 966H
₹80L
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CAT 960F
From ₹ 19 Lakh
CAT 966H
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Cat C11 ACERT
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
156 HP
216 HP
Gross Power
156 HP
216 HP
Net Power
149 HP
195 HP
Net Power
149 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
281 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
11100 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
11100 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 & Aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
BS III
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
BS III
Max Torque
950 Nm
1250 Nm
Max Torque
950 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Automatic powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Open differential
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Open differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Load-sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
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
230 L/min
290 L/min
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
11 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8300 mm
8700 mm
Overall Length
8300 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
7000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Payload
10000 kg
8000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
14500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
190 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 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)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.4
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.4
Bucket Width
2900
3000
Bucket Width
2900
3000
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Analog gauges
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
80 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
100 A
Alternator Output
70 A
100 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 960F
Pros
- Around 200 HP engine, suitable for quarry, mining, and construction loading work.
- 3.5 m³ bucket allows loading trucks quickly and moving bulk materials efficiently.
- Can lift up to ~10 tons, useful for heavy materials like gravel, sand, and ore.
CAT 966H
Pros
- Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
- Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency
