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CAT 960F VS LiuGong 870H Comparison

CAT 960F

CAT 960F

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LiuGong 870H

LiuGong 870H

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CAT 960F

CAT 960F

19L

LiuGong 870H

LiuGong 870H

85L

Engine

Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
QSL9.3
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Cummins
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with air-to-air intercooler
Gross Power
156 HP
190 HP
Net Power
149 HP
180 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
180 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
9300 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged & intercooled
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Max Torque
950 Nm
1200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift
Countershaft powershift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Single-stage three-element
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Limited slip differential

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
207 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
207 bar

Brakes & Steering

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

Axle & Final Drive

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

Speed

Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
38 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
26 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
8300 mm
8880 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
480 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2350 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6900 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
26.5-25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
4.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3200 mm
Payload
10000 kg
7000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
17000 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1250 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
43 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4300 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
80 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.5
4.2
Bucket Width
2900
3200

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
LCD digital display monitor
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
75 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 180 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
100 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.

LiuGong 870H

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Pros

  • High power engine (255 HP) suitable for mining, quarry, and heavy loading.
  • Large bucket capacity (4.5 m³) increases productivity in bulk material handling.
  • Strong breakout force (~200 kN) for tough materials like rocks and aggregates.