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CAT 973K VS CAT 986H Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
CAT 986H
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
CAT 986H
₹16L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Caterpillar
Model
Cat C9.3
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Gross Power
205 HP
335 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
335 HP
Net Power
205 HP
305 HP
Net Power
205 HP
305 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
409 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
409 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
15200 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
15200 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
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Tier 2 / Stage II
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Tier 2 / Stage II
Max Torque
1300 Nm
2320 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
2320 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Cat planetary power‑shift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Cat planetary power‑shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque converter with lock‑up
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque converter with lock‑up
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Power shift
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Power shift
Differential Type
NA
Conventional differential with limited slip
Differential Type
NA
Conventional differential with limited slip
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 pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
200 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
200 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
276 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
276 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
276 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
276 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
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
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
70 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
70 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed
Rear Axle Type
NA
Trunnion (oscillating)
Rear Axle Type
NA
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12.5 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12.5 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
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3500 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
4110 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
4110 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
4100 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
4100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3000 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3810 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3810 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
3075 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
3075 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3500 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2700 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2700 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
NA
29.5R25
Tyre Size
NA
29.5R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3500 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3500 mm
Payload
28892 kg
12700 kg
Payload
28892 kg
12700 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
25000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
25000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
25506 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
25506 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
140 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
140 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3070 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3070 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
4900 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4900 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
NA mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
NA mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
5
Bucket Capacity
3.2
5
Bucket Width
2982
3500
Bucket Width
2982
3500
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 monitor display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital monitor 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)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
115 A
Alternator Output
70 A
115 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 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 986H
Pros
- Large 409 hp engine with ~2320 Nm torque provides strong performance in heavy-duty loading and material handling tasks
- Bucket range up to ~10.3 m³ makes it suitable for quarry, mining, and bulk material applications.
- High operating weight (~43.7 t) ensures stability and durability under tough conditions.
