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CAT 966 M VS LiuGong 856H Comparison
CAT 966 M
₹ 65 L - 1.20 Cr
VS
LiuGong 856H
₹ 60 L - 85 L
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CAT 966 M
From ₹ 65 Lakh
LiuGong 856H
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
6LTAA9.3
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
6LTAA9.3
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
diesel engine
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
diesel engine
Gross Power
232 HP
162 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
162 HP
Net Power
205 HP
149 HP
Net Power
205 HP
149 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
202 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
202 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
9300 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 & Intercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged & Intercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Max Torque
1600 Nm
970 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
970 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Countershaft powershift transmission
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Countershaft powershift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage, three-element
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage, three-element
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
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
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
260 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
260 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
207 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
207 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
260 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
260 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
207 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
207 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Hydraulic wet multi-disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Hydraulic wet multi-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
Load-sensing articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Load-sensing articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12 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
38 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
38 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8800 mm
8350 mm
Overall Length
8800 mm
8350 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3350 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3200 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2250 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2250 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
6600 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
6600 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
23.5-25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
23.5-25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3300 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
3000 mm
Payload
10000 kg
5500 kg
Payload
10000 kg
5500 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
15000 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
15000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
10800 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
10800 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
170 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
170 kN
Dump Height
7400 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
7400 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
43 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
43 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
48 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
4050 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
4050 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
70 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
70 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
3
Bucket Capacity
2.5
3
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
LCD digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD display
LCD digital display
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Adjustable air 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 / 150 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
100 A
Alternator Output
120 A
100 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
LiuGong 856H
Pros
- High lifting capacity (5–5.5 ton rated load).
- Large bucket capacity improves productivity in loading trucks.
- Comfortable ROPS/FOPS cabin with good visibility.
