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Schwing Stetter ZL33FV VS CAT 966 M Comparison
Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
₹ 53 L - 55 L
VS
CAT 966 M
₹ 65 L - 1.20 Cr
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Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
From ₹ 53 Lakh
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 65 Lakh
Engine
Model
Weichai WP4.6N
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Model
Weichai WP4.6N
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Engine Make
Weichai
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Weichai
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke diesel engine
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke diesel engine
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
98 HP
232 HP
Gross Power
98 HP
232 HP
Net Power
95 HP
205 HP
Net Power
95 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
311 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
4580 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
4580 L
9300 L
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
620 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
620 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Power shift transmission
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Power shift transmission
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, single-phase torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, single-phase torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Countershaft type
5-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Countershaft type
5-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Conventional differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Conventional differential
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open-center hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Open-center hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
160 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
160 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
150 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
150 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
180 bar
290 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
180 bar
290 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Drum / mechanical parking brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Drum / mechanical parking brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
35 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
35 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Hub reduction / planetary
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Hub reduction / planetary
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7200 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
7200 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3200 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3200 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3100 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3100 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
2750 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
2750 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2450 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2450 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
1900 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
1900 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5800 mm
7200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5800 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
17.5 R25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
17.5 R25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.1 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.1 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2400 mm
3300 mm
Bucket Width
2400 mm
3300 mm
Payload
3500 kg
10000 kg
Payload
3500 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
6500 kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
6500 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6000 kg
14600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6000 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
3100 mm
7400 mm
Dump Height
3100 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
45 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
45 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
40 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3800 mm
5200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3800 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.1
2.5
Bucket Capacity
2.1
2.5
Bucket Width
2400
3300
Bucket Width
2400
3300
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
80 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V / ~120–150 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24V / ~120–150 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
120 A
Alternator Output
90 A
120 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
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
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
