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CAT 960F VS Volvo L60H Comparison

CAT 960F

CAT 960F

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Volvo L60H

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CAT 960F

CAT 960F

19L

Volvo L60H

Volvo L60H

41L

Engine

Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
Volvo D6J
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Volvo
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Turbocharged diesel, aftercooled
Gross Power
156 HP
122 HP
Net Power
149 HP
122 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
166 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
5700 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged, air‑to‑air aftercooler
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
BS V
Max Torque
950 Nm
820 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift
Powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Standard torque converter
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Powershift planetary
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Front differential with 100% hydraulic locking, rear open differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Closed center, load sensing
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
145 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
145 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
210 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated steering with load‑sensing hydraulics
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Volvo AWB 15
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Volvo AWB 15
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives

Speed

Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
46 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
20 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
8300 mm
7400 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3270 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
440 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
2430 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
3425 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
5890 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
5878 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
17.5R25 or 20.5R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
2500 mm
Payload
10000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
7800 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
7800 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
85 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
2800 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
46 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
3870 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.5
5
Bucket Width
2900
2500

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Info display
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Air‑suspended adjustable seating
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
68 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24 V/Ah
2 x 12 V, ~110 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 L60H

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Pros

  • Good load capacity and bucket size for mid‑range construction, quarry, and material handling tasks.
  • Proven Volvo engine with ~164–166 HP and ~820 Nm torque provides reliable performance and breakout force.
  • Spacious cab with ergonomic controls and modern technologies improves operator comfort and reduces fatigue.