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CAT 966H VS Volvo L120 Electric Comparison
CAT 966H
N/A
VS
Volvo L120 Electric
N/A
CAT 966H
₹80L
Volvo L120 Electric
₹250L
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CAT 966H
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Volvo L120 Electric
From ₹ 250 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C11 ACERT
PMSM
Model
Cat C11 ACERT
PMSM
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Type
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Fully electric drive motor
Engine Type
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Fully electric drive motor
Gross Power
216 HP
228 HP
Gross Power
216 HP
228 HP
Net Power
195 HP
228 HP
Net Power
195 HP
228 HP
Engine Power
281 HP
310 HP
Engine Power
281 HP
310 HP
Engine Displacement
11100 L
NA L
Engine Displacement
11100 L
NA L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
NA rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
NA rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
NA
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
NA
Emission Standard
BS III
Zero emissions
Emission Standard
BS III
Zero emissions
Max Torque
1250 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
1250 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Power Train
Transmission Type
Automatic powershift
Electric direct drive
Transmission Type
Automatic powershift
Electric direct drive
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
NA
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
NA
Gear Box Type
Planetary powershift
Single-speed reduction
Gear Box Type
Planetary powershift
Single-speed reduction
Differential Type
Open differential
Limited-slip differential
Differential Type
Open differential
Limited-slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing system
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
290 L/min
280 L/min
Max Pump Flow
290 L/min
280 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
290 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
290 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
300 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
300 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, electrically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, electrically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Heavy-duty drive axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Heavy-duty drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillation Angle
11 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
11 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8700 mm
8400 mm
Overall Length
8700 mm
8400 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
3600 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3600 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3600 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3600 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3400 mm
NA mm
Height Over Exhaust
3400 mm
NA mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2900 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2300 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2300 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7000 mm
6900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7000 mm
6900 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
23.5 R25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Payload
8000 kg
9000 kg
Payload
8000 kg
9000 kg
Static Tipping Load
16000 kg
13500 kg
Static Tipping Load
16000 kg
13500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14500 kg
12500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14500 kg
12500 kg
Max Breakout Force
190 kN
170 kN
Max Breakout Force
190 kN
170 kN
Dump Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Dump Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 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
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4100 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.4
3.3
Bucket Capacity
3.4
3.3
Bucket Width
3000
3000
Bucket Width
3000
3000
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 touchscreen display
Display Type
Analog + basic digital display
Digital touchscreen display
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
70 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
70 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Battery
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Alternator Output
100 A
NA A
Alternator Output
100 A
NA A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
CAT 966H
Pros
- Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
- Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency
Volvo L120 Electric
Pros
- Fully electric → no exhaust emissions
- Up to 65% energy cost reduction vs diesel
- Matches diesel L120 performance class
