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Tata Hitachi TL 304H VS CAT 966 M Comparison
Tata Hitachi TL 304H
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VS
CAT 966 M
N/A
Tata Hitachi TL 304H
₹48L
CAT 966 M
₹120L
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Tata Hitachi TL 304H
From ₹ 48 Lakh
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins QSB4.5
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Model
Cummins QSB4.5
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
90 HP
232 HP
Gross Power
90 HP
232 HP
Net Power
86 HP
205 HP
Net Power
86 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
121 HP
311 HP
Engine Power
121 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
4500 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
4500 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 with intercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
CPCB Stage II / Tier 2
BS IV
Emission Standard
CPCB Stage II / Tier 2
BS IV
Max Torque
500 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Power Shift
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Power Shift
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, three-element
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, three-element
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Planetary Power Shift
5-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Planetary Power Shift
5-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Limited-slip 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
160 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
160 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
180 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
180 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
160 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
160 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
180 bar
290 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
180 bar
290 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet multi-disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet multi-disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied disc brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied disc brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillating
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
35 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
35 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
16 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
16 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7150 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
7150 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3250 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3250 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
2850 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
2850 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
380 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
380 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2500 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2500 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
1850 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
1850 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
17.5-25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
17.5-25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.7 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.7 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2500 mm
3300 mm
Bucket Width
2500 mm
3300 mm
Payload
3000 kg
10000 kg
Payload
3000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8264 kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8264 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7200 kg
14600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7200 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
110 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
7400 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 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
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.7
2.5
Bucket Capacity
2.7
2.5
Bucket Width
2500
3300
Bucket Width
2500
3300
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital + Analog instrument cluster
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Digital + Analog instrument cluster
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
85 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
85 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
120 A
Alternator Output
70 A
120 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
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Tata Hitachi TL 304H
Pros
- 121 HP gives solid performance for loading, material movement, and general site work.
- With ~8264 kg tipping load, TL 304H can handle heavy bucket loads and tough jobsite conditions.
- Around 11 tons, it maintains stability while remaining manageable for medium sites.
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
