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CAT 966 M VS LiuGong CLG 838H MAX Comparison
CAT 966 M
₹ 65 L - 1.20 Cr
VS
LiuGong CLG 838H MAX
₹ 52 L - 55 L
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CAT 966 M
From ₹ 65 Lakh
LiuGong CLG 838H MAX
From ₹ 52 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
WP6G125E310
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
WP6G125E310
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with direct injection
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with direct injection
Gross Power
232 HP
103 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
103 HP
Net Power
205 HP
97 HP
Net Power
205 HP
97 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
160 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
160 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
6750 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
6750 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 / Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III / Stage IIIA
Max Torque
1600 Nm
540 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
540 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
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage three-element torque converter
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
4 Forward / 2 Reverse
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
4 Forward / 2 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
Open-center hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Open-center hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
170 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
170 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
180 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
180 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
170 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
170 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
200 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
200 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
Mechanical drum brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Mechanical drum brake
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
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
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
10 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
22 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
22 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8800 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
8800 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3250 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3250 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
2800 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
2800 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
380 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
380 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2500 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2500 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
1900 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
1900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
5100 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
5100 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
5750 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
5750 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
17.5-25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
17.5-25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2600 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2600 mm
Payload
10000 kg
3000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
3000 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
8500 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
8500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
9000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
9000 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
120 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
120 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
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
46 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
46 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
57 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
57 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
3800 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
3800 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
65 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
65 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.4
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.4
Bucket Width
3300
2600
Bucket Width
3300
2600
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
Analog gauges with basic digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Analog gauges with basic digital display
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Noise Level
72 db(A)
78 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
78 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
70 A
Alternator Output
120 A
70 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
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 CLG 838H MAX
Pros
- Improved lifting capacity and bucket volume compared to CLG 836 BSIII.
- Fuel-efficient Weichai engine with reliable torque (~520–540 Nm).
- Compact design with better maneuverability for medium-sized construction sites.
