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CAT 966 M VS CAT 950 GC Comparison
CAT 966 M
₹ 65 L - 1.20 Cr
VS
CAT 950 GC
₹ 64 L - 66 L
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CAT 966 M
From ₹ 65 Lakh
CAT 950 GC
From ₹ 64 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Cat C7.1
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Cat C7.1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Gross Power
232 HP
168 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
168 HP
Net Power
205 HP
151 HP
Net Power
205 HP
151 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
227 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
227 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
7010 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
7010 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with Air-to-Air Aftercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with Air-to-Air Aftercooler
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Max Torque
1600 Nm
1020 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
1020 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic Power-Shift
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic Power-Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-Stage Torque Converter
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-Stage Torque Converter
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Countershaft Powershift
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Countershaft Powershift
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited Slip Differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load Sensing Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load Sensing Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Piston Pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Piston Pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
248 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
248 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
279 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
279 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
248 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
248 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
279 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
279 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Fully Hydraulic Wet Disc Brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Fully Hydraulic Wet Disc 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
Hydraulic Load-Sensing Articulated Steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Hydraulic Load-Sensing Articulated Steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-Duty Fixed
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-Duty Fixed
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Inboard Planetary Final Drive
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Inboard Planetary Final Drive
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
34 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
34 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
22 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
22 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8800 mm
8360 mm
Overall Length
8800 mm
8360 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2745 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2745 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3458 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3458 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3458 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3458 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3596 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3596 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
460 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
460 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2745 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2745 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2150 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2150 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6164 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6164 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
6900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
6900 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
23.5 - 25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
23.5 - 25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3300 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
3000 mm
Payload
10000 kg
6500 kg
Payload
10000 kg
6500 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
11197 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
11197 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
10503 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
10503 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
147 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
147 kN
Dump Height
7400 mm
3000 mm
Dump Height
7400 mm
3000 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
52 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
52 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
4188 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
4188 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.7
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.7
Bucket Width
3300
3000
Bucket Width
3300
3000
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital LCD Monitor
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Air Suspension Operator Seat
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Air Suspension Operator Seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
74 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
74 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 100–120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 100–120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
115 A
Alternator Output
120 A
115 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 966 M
Pros
- Works well in construction, quarry, and material handling
- 9.3L engine optimized for lower fuel consumption than larger loaders
- Up to ~40 km/h → quick movement across job sites
CAT 950 GC
Pros
- Fuel efficient engine – Equipped with Cat C7.1 engine and idle management system to reduce fuel consumption.
- Good bucket capacity – Up to 4.4 m³, suitable for construction, quarry, and stockpile loading.
- High tipping load – Around 11 tons, providing good stability during loading operations.
