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CAT 966 M VS Tata Hitachi TH 86 L Comparison
CAT 966 M
N/A
VS
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
N/A
CAT 966 M
₹120L
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
₹30L
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CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
TATA 497 TCIC
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
TATA 497 TCIC
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Tata Motors
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
232 HP
64 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
64 HP
Net Power
205 HP
63 HP
Net Power
205 HP
63 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
86 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
86 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
2950 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
2950 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-II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS-II
Max Torque
1600 Nm
330 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
330 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Power shift / mechanical transmission
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Power shift / mechanical transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4 wheel drive
Drive Type
4WD
4 wheel drive
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Planetary type
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Planetary type
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
106 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
106 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
160 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
106 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
106 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
160 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
160 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Hydraulic oil-immersed multi-disc
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Hydraulic oil-immersed multi-disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Manual drum brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Manual drum brake
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 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 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 Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
36 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
36 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
16 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
16 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8800 mm
5200 mm
Overall Length
8800 mm
5200 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2100 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2100 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3120 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3120 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3120 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3120 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3180 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3180 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
2500 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
2500 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
280 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
280 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2100 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2100 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
1650 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
1650 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
4400 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
4400 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
4950 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
4950 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
16/70-20
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
16/70-20
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2100 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2100 mm
Payload
10000 kg
1500 kg
Payload
10000 kg
1500 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
2700 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
2700 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
2400 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
2400 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
45 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
45 kN
Dump Height
7400 mm
2600 mm
Dump Height
7400 mm
2600 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
800 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
800 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 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
3000 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
3000 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
1.2
Bucket Capacity
2.5
1.2
Bucket Width
3300
2100
Bucket Width
3300
2100
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
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Analog gauges
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)
85 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
85 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
12V / 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
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
Pros
- With an operating weight of about 7.5 tons, the loader is suitable for small construction sites and narrow work areas.
- The 86 HP engine provides a balance between performance and fuel consumption.
- The 1.0–1.2 m³ bucket allows efficient handling of sand, gravel, soil, and aggregates.
