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CAT 960F VS Liebherr L 550 Comparison

CAT 960F

CAT 960F

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Liebherr L 550

Liebherr L 550

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CAT 960F

CAT 960F

19L

Liebherr L 550

Liebherr L 550

150L

Engine

Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Liebherr D934 / D936
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Liebherr
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
156 HP
168 HP
Net Power
149 HP
160 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
228 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
7000 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
BS IV
Max Torque
950 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift
Hydrostatic / Power-split
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
NA
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Continuously variable
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Automatic limited-slip differentials

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
350 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
250 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
350 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Wet multi-disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction

Speed

Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
25 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
8300 mm
7500 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3100 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2100 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6500 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
20.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.1 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
2700 mm
Payload
10000 kg
6000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
10500 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
150 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4000 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
150 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.1
Bucket Width
2900
2700

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital multifunction display
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
75 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~170–200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
120 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours

CAT 960F

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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.

Liebherr L 550

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Pros

  • Liebherr hydrostatic driveline reduces fuel consumption significantly
  • Strong breakout force → faster loading cycles
  • Well-balanced design reduces rear lift during heavy loads