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CAT 973K VS ACE ALN 500 Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
ACE ALN 500
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
ACE ALN 500
₹105L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
ACE ALN 500
From ₹ 105 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
6CTAA-C215
Model
Cat C9.3
6CTAA-C215
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled, direct-injection diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled, direct-injection diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
160 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
160 HP
Net Power
205 HP
165 HP
Net Power
205 HP
165 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
215 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
215 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
8300 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
8300 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS-III
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS-III
Max Torque
1300 Nm
980 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
980 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power shift transmission
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power shift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage, three-element torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage, three-element torque converter
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
270 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
270 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
280 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
280 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
270 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
270 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
280 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
280 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty rigid planetary axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty rigid planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
24 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
24 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
44 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
44 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
28 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
28 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
8150 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
8150 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3550 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3550 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3250 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3250 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2250 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2250 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6800 mm
Tyre Size
NA
23.5-25
Tyre Size
NA
23.5-25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Payload
28892 kg
5000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
5000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
11000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
11000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
165 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
165 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1150 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1150 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3950 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3950 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
110 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
110 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3
Bucket Width
2982
3000
Bucket Width
2982
3000
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital instrument cluster
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital instrument cluster
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension operator seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
90 A
Alternator Output
70 A
90 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 973K
Pros
- 275 HP Cat C9.3 engine delivers strong drawbar pull and bucket breakout for demanding work.
- Nearly 29 tonnes operating weight gives excellent traction and stability on slopes/uneven ground.
- Supports a range from 3.2 m³ GP to 4.9 m³ landfill bucket — versatile for different materials.
ACE ALN 500
Pros
- 215 HP engine delivers strong performance for quarry, mining, and infrastructure projects.
- 3.0 m³ bucket improves productivity in aggregate and material loading.
- 16-ton machine offers good stability during heavy loading tasks.
