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CAT 966 M VS CAT Hindustan 2021E Comparison
CAT 966 M
₹ 65 L - 1.20 Cr
VS
CAT Hindustan 2021E
₹ 51 L - 53 L
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CAT 966 M
From ₹ 65 Lakh
CAT Hindustan 2021E
From ₹ 51 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
H6C413323
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
H6C413323
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cat Hindustan co‑powered
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cat Hindustan co‑powered
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
98 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
98 HP
Net Power
205 HP
98 HP
Net Power
205 HP
98 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
5760 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
5760 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2300 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged Intercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged Intercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1600 Nm
650 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
650 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
2‑phase, 4‑element twin‑turbine
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
2‑phase, 4‑element twin‑turbine
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Powershift full‑automatic
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Powershift full‑automatic
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Conventional heavy duty differential with planetary hub reduction
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Conventional heavy duty differential with planetary hub reduction
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Open‑center system
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Open‑center system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Tandem gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Tandem gear pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
196 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
196 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
213 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
213 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
196 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
196 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
213 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
213 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
4‑wheel air actuated brakes with separate circuits
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
4‑wheel air actuated brakes with separate circuits
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Hand operated & mechanically expanding shoe brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Hand operated & mechanically expanding shoe brake
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Load‑sensing hydrostatic articulated steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Load‑sensing hydrostatic articulated steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Fixed axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Fixed axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
11 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction final drive
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction final drive
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
25 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
9.5 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
9.5 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8800 mm
7034 mm
Overall Length
8800 mm
7034 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2362 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2362 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
4893 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
4893 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3207 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3207 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
2740 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
2740 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
2658 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
2658 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
367 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
367 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2362 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2362 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
1976 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
1976 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
4970 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
4970 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
5598 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
5598 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
14.00 x 25 – 20PR E3/L3
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
14.00 x 25 – 20PR E3/L3
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2550 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2550 mm
Payload
10000 kg
3210 kg
Payload
10000 kg
3210 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
7675 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
7675 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
6384 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
6384 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
102 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
102 kN
Dump Height
7400 mm
2396 mm
Dump Height
7400 mm
2396 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1157 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1157 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
58 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
58 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
58 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
58 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
3628 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
3628 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
102 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
102 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
3
Bucket Capacity
2.5
3
Bucket Width
3300
2550
Bucket Width
3300
2550
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
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital LCD
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Adjustable Suspension
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Adjustable Suspension
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
78 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
78 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
65 A
Alternator Output
120 A
65 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
4000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
4000 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 Hindustan 2021E
Pros
- High productivity for medium‑duty construction & material handling.
- Efficient 133 HP turbocharged engine tuned for fuel economy.
- Strong bucket capacity range (1.53–3.0 m³) suitable for diverse tasks
