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CAT 973K VS DMO DM 953 Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
DMO DM 953
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
DMO DM 953
₹22L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
DMO DM 953
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
DM 953
Model
Cat C9.3
DM 953
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Chinese/Steyr/Weichai
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Chinese/Steyr/Weichai
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
162 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
162 HP
Net Power
205 HP
162 HP
Net Power
205 HP
162 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
215 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
215 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
10000 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
10000 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 IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS IV
Max Torque
1300 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power shift / manual gear
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power shift / manual gear
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage, 4-element torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage, 4-element torque converter
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Multi‑gear
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Multi‑gear
Differential Type
NA
Spiral bevel gear differential with planetary reduction
Differential Type
NA
Spiral bevel gear differential with planetary reduction
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 / piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear / piston pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
250 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
250 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
175 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
175 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
175 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
175 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Air‑assisted oil type four‑wheel brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Air‑assisted oil type four‑wheel brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Handbrake / mechanical brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Handbrake / mechanical brake
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
35 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
35 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating rear axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating rear axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
17 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
17 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
7760 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7760 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3020 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3020 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2920 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2920 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3020 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3020 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
6850 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6850 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
9000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
9000 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
180 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
180 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3200 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1130 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1130 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 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
4000 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4000 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
60 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
60 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 LCD monitor
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital LCD monitor
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable 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
24V/120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V/120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Alternator Output
70 A
70 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.
DMO DM 953
Pros
- 215 HP engine gives good performance in material handling and site loading.
- 3 m³ bucket capacity is solid for medium construction, quarry and loading tasks.
- 16 t class puts it in a productive mid‑range loader segment between small and large machines.
