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CAT 973K VS L&T 9020 Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
L&T 9020
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
L&T 9020
₹49L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
L&T 9020
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
L&T‑SAA4D95LE‑6
Model
Cat C9.3
L&T‑SAA4D95LE‑6
Engine Make
Caterpillar
L&T Diesel
Engine Make
Caterpillar
L&T Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Inline 4‑cylinder, water‑cooled, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Inline 4‑cylinder, water‑cooled, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
100 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
100 HP
Net Power
205 HP
95 HP
Net Power
205 HP
95 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4500 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4500 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, After‑cooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged, After‑cooled
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS‑IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS‑IV
Max Torque
1300 Nm
650 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
650 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power shift transmission
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power shift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single‑stage torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single‑stage torque converter
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Powershift planetary gearbox
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Powershift planetary gearbox
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Open centre hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Open centre hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
150 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
150 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
140 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
140 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
210 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
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring‑applied hydraulic release
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 drive axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy‑duty drive axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
35 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
35 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
22 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
22 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3100 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3100 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3150 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3150 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2950 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2950 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
400 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2450 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1900 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
5800 mm
Tyre Size
NA
17.5‑25
Tyre Size
NA
17.5‑25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2800 mm
Payload
28892 kg
3500 kg
Payload
28892 kg
3500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
9000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
9000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
7800 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
7800 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
140 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
140 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
2750 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
2750 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1150 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1150 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
3700 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3700 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
70 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
70 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.5
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.5
Bucket Width
2982
2800
Bucket Width
2982
2800
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 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 / 120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
80 A
Alternator Output
70 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
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.
L&T 9020
Pros
- High engine power for its class – ~140 HP gives good performance for medium‑duty tasks
- Versatile bucket options – 1.5 to 3.5 m³ capacity adapts to varied materials.
- Solid operating weight (~11.4 t) – Offers stability and load‑handling capability.
