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CAT 966 M VS JCB AgriMax Comparison
CAT 966 M
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VS
JCB AgriMax
N/A
CAT 966 M
₹120L
JCB AgriMax
₹90L
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CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
JCB AgriMax
From ₹ 90 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
BTAA 5.9C
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
BTAA 5.9C
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Turbocharged, wastegated diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Turbocharged, wastegated diesel
Gross Power
232 HP
132 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
132 HP
Net Power
205 HP
123 HP
Net Power
205 HP
123 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
195 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
5900 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
5900 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
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1600 Nm
786 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
786 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Smooth shift powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Smooth shift powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Torque converter with lock‑up
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Torque converter with lock‑up
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Powershift with 4 forward / 3 reverse gears
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Powershift with 4 forward / 3 reverse gears
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Standard differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Standard differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load‑sensing / variable flow system
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load‑sensing / variable flow system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Twin variable‑displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Twin variable‑displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
264 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
264 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
260 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
260 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
240 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
240 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring applied
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring applied
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 planetary
Rigid drive axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rigid drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
21 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
21 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
38 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
38 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8800 mm
7282 mm
Overall Length
8800 mm
7282 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2597 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2597 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3335 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3335 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3335 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3335 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3192 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3192 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
459 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
459 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2597 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2597 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2070 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2070 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6620 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6620 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
6620 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
6620 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
20.5R25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
20.5R25
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
2740 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2740 mm
Payload
10000 kg
5500 kg
Payload
10000 kg
5500 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
9265 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
9265 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
9265 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
9265 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
147 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
147 kN
Dump Height
7400 mm
2800 mm
Dump Height
7400 mm
2800 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1154 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1154 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 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
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
50 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
4650 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
4650 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
80 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
80 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.7
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.7
Bucket Width
3300
2740
Bucket Width
3300
2740
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 + Analog
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital + Analog
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V, ~70 A V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V, ~70 A V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
70 A
Alternator Output
120 A
70 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
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
JCB AgriMax
Pros
- High engine power for agricultural material handling (~180 – 195 HP)
- Good tipping loads for heavy loads (~8.5 – 9.6 ton)
- Comfortable cabin & controls typical of JCB loaders
