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CAT 960F VS Volvo L120 Electric Comparison
CAT 960F
N/A
VS
Volvo L120 Electric
N/A
CAT 960F
₹19L
Volvo L120 Electric
₹250L
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CAT 960F
From ₹ 19 Lakh
Volvo L120 Electric
From ₹ 250 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
PMSM
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
PMSM
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Volvo
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Volvo
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Fully electric drive motor
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Fully electric drive motor
Gross Power
156 HP
228 HP
Gross Power
156 HP
228 HP
Net Power
149 HP
228 HP
Net Power
149 HP
228 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
310 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
310 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
NA L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
NA L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
NA rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
NA rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
NA
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
NA
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Zero emissions
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Zero emissions
Max Torque
950 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
950 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Electric direct drive
Transmission Type
Powershift
Electric direct drive
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
NA
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
NA
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Single-speed reduction
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Single-speed reduction
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Limited-slip differential
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Limited-slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing system
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing 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
280 L/min
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
280 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
280 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 + regenerative braking
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, electrically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, electrically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Heavy-duty drive axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Heavy-duty drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
40 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
8400 mm
Overall Length
8300 mm
8400 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
NA mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
NA mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
2900 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6900 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
23.5 R25
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Payload
10000 kg
9000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
9000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
13500 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
13500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
12500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
12500 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
170 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
170 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3200 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 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
4100 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.3
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.3
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
Digital touchscreen display
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital touchscreen 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)
70 db(A)
Noise Level
80 db(A)
70 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
NA A
Alternator Output
70 A
NA A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
No
Auto Idle
No
No
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
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.
Volvo L120 Electric
Pros
- Fully electric → no exhaust emissions
- Up to 65% energy cost reduction vs diesel
- Matches diesel L120 performance class
