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CAT 973K VS JCB 437-4 Comparison
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
VS
JCB 437-4
₹ 49 L - 51 L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB 437-4
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
JCB ecoMax 448
Model
Cat C9.3
JCB ecoMax 448
Engine Make
Caterpillar
JCB
Engine Make
Caterpillar
JCB
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-Stroke Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-Stroke Diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
108 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
108 HP
Net Power
205 HP
100 HP
Net Power
205 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
145 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
145 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4880 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4880 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 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
CEV Stage IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
CEV Stage IV
Max Torque
1300 Nm
560 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
560 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Automatic Power Shift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Hydraulic torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Hydraulic torque converter
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
4-speed forward / 3-speed reverse
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
4-speed forward / 3-speed reverse
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 pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
176 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
176 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
176 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
176 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 brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic disc brakes
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
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10.5 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10.5 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drive
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drive
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
33 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
33 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
23 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
23 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
7510 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7510 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3260 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
380 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
380 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2400 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2400 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1850 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1850 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5920 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5920 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6040 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6040 mm
Tyre Size
NA
17.5 × 25
Tyre Size
NA
17.5 × 25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2580 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2580 mm
Payload
28892 kg
4500 kg
Payload
28892 kg
4500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
9090 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
9090 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
7090 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
7090 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
120 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
120 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
2700 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
2700 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
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
48 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
3830 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3830 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2.2
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2.2
Bucket Width
2982
2580
Bucket Width
2982
2580
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 display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital LCD 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)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 100Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 100Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
120 A
Alternator Output
70 A
120 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.
JCB 437-4
Pros
- Strong engine performance with 145 HP for heavy loading tasks.
- High tipping load (~7090 kg) increases productivity in material handling.
- Efficient hydraulic system for smooth lift and control (176 L/min flow).
