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CAT 960F VS Volvo L220H Comparison

CAT 960F

CAT 960F

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Volvo L220H

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CAT 960F

CAT 960F

19L

Volvo L220H

Volvo L220H

280L

Engine

Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Volvo D13J / D13F
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Volvo
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
Gross Power
156 HP
280 HP
Net Power
149 HP
279 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
273 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
12800 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1400 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Variable Geometry Turbo + Charge Air Cooler
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
Stage V
Max Torque
950 Nm
2276 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift
Powershift / Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Torque converter with lock‑up
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Power Shift gearbox
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Limited slip differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Load‑sensing hydrostatic hydraulics
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement pump
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
270 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
270 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
310 bar

Brakes & Steering

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

Axle & Final Drive

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

Speed

Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
45 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
30 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
8300 mm
9390 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3150 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3710 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3710 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3740 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3700 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3150 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2250 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
7935 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
7935 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
29.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
4.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3400 mm
Payload
10000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
25140 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
21000 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
244 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3000 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1470 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4650 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.5
4.3
Bucket Width
2900
3400

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital full‑color / LCD
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Air suspension operator seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
75 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
80 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
3000 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.

Volvo L220H

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Pros

  • Powerful ~375 HP engine with high torque delivers strong loading and digging performance.
  • Wide bucket range (4.3–16 m³) allows flexibility across jobs — from general loading to heavy material handling.
  • Heavy‑duty tipping load (~21+ tons) provides stability and load‑carrying capacity.