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CAT 966 M VS Tata Hitachi ZW370 Comparison
CAT 966 M
₹ 65 L - 1.20 Cr
VS
Tata Hitachi ZW370
₹ 55 L - 1.10 Cr
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CAT 966 M
From ₹ 65 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZW370
From ₹ 55 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Isuzu 6WG1
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Isuzu 6WG1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Isuzu
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Isuzu
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Gross Power
232 HP
288 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
288 HP
Net Power
205 HP
276 HP
Net Power
205 HP
276 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
359 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
359 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
15681 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
15681 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1600 Nm
1800 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
1800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic Power Shift
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable piston pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
350 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
350 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
350 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
350 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Wet multi-disc
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Wet multi-disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring applied hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Heavy-duty planetary
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
37 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
37 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
24 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8800 mm
10200 mm
Overall Length
8800 mm
10200 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3250 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3250 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3800 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3800 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3800 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3800 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
4000 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
4000 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3750 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3750 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
4000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
4000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
3250 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
3250 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2480 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2480 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
7400 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
7400 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
8000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
8000 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
29.5R25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
29.5R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
4.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
4.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3300 mm
3400 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
3400 mm
Payload
10000 kg
8000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
27000 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
27000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
22000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
22000 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
285 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
285 kN
Dump Height
7400 mm
3170 mm
Dump Height
7400 mm
3170 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1520 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1520 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
48 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
4600 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
4600 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
150 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
150 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
4.3
Bucket Capacity
2.5
4.3
Bucket Width
3300
3400
Bucket Width
3300
3400
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
LCD digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD display
LCD digital display
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V (2×12V, 150Ah) V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V (2×12V, 150Ah) 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
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 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 ZW370
Pros
- The loader produces around 386–389 HP, providing strong performance for quarry and mining operations.
- Bucket capacity up to 6 m³, allowing high productivity and fewer loading cycles.
- Around 22 tons tipping load, enabling stable lifting of heavy materials like rocks and aggregates.
