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CAT 960F VS CAT 986H Comparison
CAT 960F
N/A
VS
CAT 986H
N/A
CAT 960F
₹19L
CAT 986H
₹16L
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CAT 960F
From ₹ 19 Lakh
CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Caterpillar
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Gross Power
156 HP
335 HP
Gross Power
156 HP
335 HP
Net Power
149 HP
305 HP
Net Power
149 HP
305 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
409 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
409 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
15200 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
15200 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
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Tier 2 / Stage II
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Tier 2 / Stage II
Max Torque
950 Nm
2320 Nm
Max Torque
950 Nm
2320 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Cat planetary power‑shift
Transmission Type
Powershift
Cat planetary power‑shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Torque converter with lock‑up
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Torque converter with lock‑up
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Power shift
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Power shift
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Conventional differential with limited slip
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Conventional differential with limited slip
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 pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
200 L/min
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
200 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
276 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
276 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
276 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
276 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
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
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
70 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
70 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Fixed
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Fixed
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Trunnion (oscillating)
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12.5 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12.5 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
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8300 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
8300 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3500 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
4110 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
4110 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
4100 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
4100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3000 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3810 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3810 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
3075 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
3075 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3500 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2700 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2700 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
29.5R25
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
29.5R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3500 mm
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3500 mm
Payload
10000 kg
12700 kg
Payload
10000 kg
12700 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
25000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
25000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
25506 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
25506 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
140 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
140 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3070 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
3070 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
4900 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4900 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
NA mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
NA mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.5
5
Bucket Capacity
3.5
5
Bucket Width
2900
3500
Bucket Width
2900
3500
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital monitor display
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital monitor display
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Adjustable 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 V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
115 A
Alternator Output
70 A
115 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
No
GPS & Telematics
No
No
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 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 986H
Pros
- Large 409 hp engine with ~2320 Nm torque provides strong performance in heavy-duty loading and material handling tasks
- Bucket range up to ~10.3 m³ makes it suitable for quarry, mining, and bulk material applications.
- High operating weight (~43.7 t) ensures stability and durability under tough conditions.
