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CAT 966 M VS Schwing Stetter ZL33FV Comparison
CAT 966 M
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VS
Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
N/A
CAT 966 M
₹120L
Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
₹45L
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CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Weichai WP4.6N
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Weichai WP4.6N
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke diesel engine
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke diesel engine
Gross Power
232 HP
98 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
98 HP
Net Power
205 HP
95 HP
Net Power
205 HP
95 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
4580 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
4580 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 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
620 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
620 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Power shift transmission
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Power shift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage, single-phase torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage, single-phase torque converter
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Countershaft type
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Countershaft type
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Conventional differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Conventional 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
180 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
180 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
160 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
150 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
150 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
180 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
180 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Drum / mechanical parking brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Drum / mechanical parking brake
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
35 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
35 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty drive axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Hub reduction / planetary
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Hub reduction / planetary
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
25 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
3200 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
2750 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
2750 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
400 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2450 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
1900 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
1900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
5200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
5200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
5800 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
17.5 R25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
17.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.1 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2400 mm
Payload
10000 kg
3500 kg
Payload
10000 kg
3500 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
6500 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
6500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
6000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
6000 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
110 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
110 kN
Dump Height
7400 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
7400 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
45 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
45 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
40 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
3800 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
3800 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.1
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.1
Bucket Width
3300
2400
Bucket Width
3300
2400
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 + basic digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Analog + 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)
80 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
80 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~120–150 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~120–150 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
90 A
Alternator Output
120 A
90 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
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
Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
Pros
- Much cheaper than premium brands like Liebherr or CAT
- Proven engine with decent torque (610 Nm)
- Widely used in construction, mining, and material handling