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CAT 973K VS CAT 2021D Comparison
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
VS
CAT 2021D
₹ 29 L - 31 L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
CAT 2021D
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Hindustan 2021D
Model
Cat C9.3
Hindustan 2021D
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. / Hindustan Diesel Engines
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
99 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
99 HP
Net Power
205 HP
98 HP
Net Power
205 HP
98 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4130 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4130 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
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
Max Torque
1300 Nm
475 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
475 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift with hydraulic control
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift with hydraulic control
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Standard single-stage
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Standard single-stage
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Powershift
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Powershift
Differential Type
NA
Open differential
Differential Type
NA
Open differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Open center hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Open center hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
180 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
180 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
220 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
220 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic disc
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring applied / manual
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring applied / manual
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Spring applied / manual
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Spring applied / manual
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed heavy-duty
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed heavy-duty
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction drives
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
25 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
20 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
20 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
7500 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7500 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3300 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
350 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2300 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2100 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2100 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6200 mm
Tyre Size
NA
20.5–23.5 R25
Tyre Size
NA
20.5–23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2200 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2200 mm
Payload
28892 kg
3600 kg
Payload
28892 kg
3600 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
7000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
7000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
6423 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
6423 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
110 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
110 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3800 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3800 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1000 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1000 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
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
150 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
150 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3
Bucket Width
2982
2200
Bucket Width
2982
2200
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
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
80 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
80 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
12 V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
12 V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
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
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.
CAT 2021D
Pros
- Powerful 133 HP engine suitable for heavy loading tasks.
- High tipping load (6423 kg) allows efficient material handling.
- Reliable powershift transmission for smooth operation.
