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CAT 973K VS CAT 966H Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
CAT 966H
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
CAT 966H
₹80L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
CAT 966H
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Cat C11 ACERT
Model
Cat C9.3
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
216 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
216 HP
Net Power
205 HP
195 HP
Net Power
205 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
281 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
11100 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
11100 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 & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1250 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Automatic powershift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
NA
Open differential
Differential Type
NA
Open 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
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
290 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
300 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, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
11 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
8700 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3450 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
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
7000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
NA
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
NA
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Payload
28892 kg
8000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
14500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
190 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 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
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 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
4218 mm
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.4
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.4
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
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
100 A
Alternator Output
70 A
100 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 966H
Pros
- Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
- Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency
