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CAT 973K VS CAT 988K Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
CAT 988K
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
Cat C9.3
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
403 HP
Net Power
205 HP
373 HP
Net Power
205 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
18100 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 IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS IV
Max Torque
1300 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift automatic
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
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
4-speed planetary powershift
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
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
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
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 planetary
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
24 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
11000 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2900 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
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
NA
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3800 mm
Payload
28892 kg
16000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1800 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
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.7
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.7
Bucket Width
2982
3800
Bucket Width
2982
3800
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
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension premium 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/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
150 A
Alternator Output
70 A
150 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
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.
CAT 988K
Pros
- Powerful ~541 HP engine delivers strong breakout force and fast loading cycles — ideal for heavy earthmoving and quarry tasks.
- Flexibility with buckets up to ~13 m³, which improves material moved per cycle.
- Built for heavy‑duty work; proven reliability in mining, quarry, and large infrastructure applications.
