Compare Wheel Loader. Choose Smarter.
CAT 960F VS CAT 973K Comparison
CAT 960F
N/A
VS
CAT 973K
N/A
CAT 960F
₹19L
CAT 973K
₹200L
Compare wheel loader helps you make an informed purchase decision.
CAT 960F
From ₹ 19 Lakh
CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Cat C9.3
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Cat C9.3
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Gross Power
156 HP
205 HP
Gross Power
156 HP
205 HP
Net Power
149 HP
205 HP
Net Power
149 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
274 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
274 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
10500 L
Engine Displacement
10500 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 & Aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Tier 4 Final
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Tier 4 Final
Max Torque
950 Nm
1300 Nm
Max Torque
950 Nm
1300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
EHC with travel
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
EHC with travel
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
NA
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
NA
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Load sensing variable displacement
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
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
230 L/min
210 L/min
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
210 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
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
Articulated hydraulic steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
NA
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
NA
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
hydrostatic track
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
hydrostatic track
Speed
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
11 km/h
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
11 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
10 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
10 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8300 mm
7496 mm
Overall Length
8300 mm
7496 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
2385 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
2385 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3510 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
N/A mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
N/A mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
456 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
456 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
2390 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
2390 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2160 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2160 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
7665 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
7665 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
NA
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
NA
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
2982 mm
Bucket Width
2900 mm
2982 mm
Payload
10000 kg
28892 kg
Payload
10000 kg
28892 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
NA kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
NA kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
213 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
213 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
2900 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 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)
55 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4218 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4218 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.2
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.2
Bucket Width
2900
2982
Bucket Width
2900
2982
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Electronic with gauges
Display Type
Analog gauges
Electronic with gauges
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
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
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
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 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 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.
