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CAT 973K VS JCB 455-4 Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
JCB 455-4
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
JCB 455-4
₹90L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
JCB 455-4
From ₹ 90 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
QSB6.7
Model
Cat C9.3
QSB6.7
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
6-cylinder, turbocharged, after-cooled diesel engine
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
6-cylinder, turbocharged, after-cooled diesel engine
Gross Power
205 HP
168 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
168 HP
Net Power
205 HP
160 HP
Net Power
205 HP
160 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
225 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
225 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
6700 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
6700 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 with charge air cooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged with charge air cooler
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Stage V / Tier 4
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Stage V / Tier 4
Max Torque
1300 Nm
950 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
950 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Automatic powershift transmission
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Automatic powershift transmission
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
5-speed powershift gearbox
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
5-speed powershift gearbox
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
270 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
270 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
240 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
240 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
Oil-immersed multi-disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Oil-immersed multi-disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied hydraulic release brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied hydraulic release brake
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating drive axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary hub reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary hub reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
38 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
38 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
8210 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
8210 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2850 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2850 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3420 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3420 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3420 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3420 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2850 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2850 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6800 mm
Tyre Size
NA
23.5-25
Tyre Size
NA
23.5-25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Payload
28892 kg
5500 kg
Payload
28892 kg
5500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
13000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
13000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
11170 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
11170 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
175 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
175 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
2740 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
2740 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1080 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1080 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
4050 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4050 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
70 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
70 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
5
Bucket Capacity
3.2
5
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 display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 140 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 140 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
100 A
Alternator Output
70 A
100 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 455-4
Pros
- High Engine Power – 225 HP engine provides strong performance for heavy construction and mining work.
- Large Tipping Load – Over 11 tons tipping capacity improves productivity.
- Fast Travel Speed – Up to 38 km/h for quicker site movement.
