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Volvo L260H VS CAT 966H Comparison
Volvo L260H
₹ 86 L - 1.20 Cr
VS
CAT 966H
₹ 80 L - 1.20 Cr
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Volvo L260H
From ₹ 86 Lakh
CAT 966H
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13J
Cat C11 ACERT
Model
Volvo D13J
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
309 HP
216 HP
Gross Power
309 HP
216 HP
Net Power
305 HP
195 HP
Net Power
305 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
309 HP
281 HP
Engine Power
309 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
12780 L
11100 L
Engine Displacement
12780 L
11100 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1300 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1300 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Variable Geometry Turbo + CAC
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Variable Geometry Turbo + CAC
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 4F / Stage V
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 4F / Stage V
BS III
Max Torque
2600 Nm
1250 Nm
Max Torque
2600 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift (Volvo PowerShift)
Automatic powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift (Volvo PowerShift)
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power shift gearbox
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Power shift gearbox
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
290 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
320 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
300 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
300 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
320 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
320 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet multi‑disc hydraulic brakes
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet multi‑disc hydraulic brakes
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Planetary reduction axle
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Front Axle Type
Planetary reduction axle
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
15 deg
11 deg
Oscillation Angle
15 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction gear
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction gear
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
45 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
45 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
30 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
30 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9800 mm
8700 mm
Overall Length
9800 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
3220 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3220 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3900 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
3900 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3850 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3850 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3890 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3890 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
4000 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
4000 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
600 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
600 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3220 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3220 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2550 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2550 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
8200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
8200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8200 mm
7000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8200 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
29.5R25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
10.2 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
10.2 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3400 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
3400 mm
3000 mm
Payload
10000 kg
8000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
28000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
28000 kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
23800 kg
14500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
23800 kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
260 kN
190 kN
Max Breakout Force
260 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
3300 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
3300 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1400 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1400 mm
1200 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)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 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
4900 mm
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
10.2
3.4
Bucket Capacity
10.2
3.4
Bucket Width
3400
3000
Bucket Width
3400
3000
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD / Color display
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD / Color display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Air suspension operator seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension operator seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
100 A
100 A
Alternator Output
100 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
Volvo L260H
Pros
- 415 HP engine delivers strong performance for heavy loading and rehandling
- Bucket capacity up to ~10 m³ and tipping load ~23.8 t make it ideal for quarry
- Built with Volvo’s proven drivetrain, hydraulics, and structural components for heavy‑duty long‑term operations.
CAT 966H
Pros
- Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
- Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency
