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CAT 960F VS Volvo L120H Comparison
CAT 960F
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VS
Volvo L120H
N/A
CAT 960F
₹19L
Volvo L120H
₹320L
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CAT 960F
From ₹ 19 Lakh
Volvo L120H
From ₹ 320 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Volvo D8J
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Volvo D8J
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Volvo
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Volvo
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
156 HP
203 HP
Gross Power
156 HP
203 HP
Net Power
149 HP
199 HP
Net Power
149 HP
199 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
276 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
276 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
7500 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
7500 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1600 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1600 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Max Torque
950 Nm
1250 Nm
Max Torque
950 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Automatic Power Shift
Transmission Type
Powershift
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Volvo HTE 200
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Volvo HTE 200
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Automatic differential lock
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Automatic differential lock
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 axial piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
230 L/min
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
230 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Volvo AWB 40
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Volvo AWB 40
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Volvo AWB 40
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Volvo AWB 40
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
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
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8300 mm
7300 mm
Overall Length
8300 mm
7300 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
2870 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
2870 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
3500 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
440 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
440 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
2870 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
2870 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2240 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2240 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6100 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6100 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6700 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6700 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
23.5 R25
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.6 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Payload
10000 kg
6000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
6000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
15000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
15000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
12500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
12500 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
175 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
175 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
2700 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
2700 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
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.6
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.6
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 multifunction display
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital multifunction display
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
69 db(A)
Noise Level
80 db(A)
69 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V (2 × 12V 140Ah) V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V (2 × 12V 140Ah) V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
120 A
Alternator Output
70 A
120 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
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
4000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
4000 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 L120H
Pros
- Produces around 275 HP, suitable for quarry, mining, and heavy material loading.
- Large 2.6–9.5 m³ bucket increases productivity and reduces loading cycles.
- Around 12.5 tons tipping load, enabling stable lifting of heavy materials.
