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CAT 973K VS L&T 9020 SX Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
L&T 9020 SX
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
L&T 9020 SX
₹39L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
L&T 9020 SX
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Cummins QS B4.5
Model
Cat C9.3
Cummins QS B4.5
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
Gross Power
205 HP
104 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
104 HP
Net Power
205 HP
104 HP
Net Power
205 HP
104 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4458 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4458 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
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS IV
Max Torque
1300 Nm
608 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
608 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Avtec TT270
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Avtec TT270
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Powershift (2F/1R)
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Powershift (2F/1R)
Differential Type
NA
Limited‑slip differential
Differential Type
NA
Limited‑slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load‑sensing / articulated loader hydraulics
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load‑sensing / articulated loader hydraulics
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
240 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
240 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
270 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
270 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
270 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
270 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Internal expanding shoe
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Internal expanding shoe
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Front Axle Type
NA
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
29 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
29 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
14 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
14 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
7480 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7480 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2325 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2325 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3276 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
2910 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
2910 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2800 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2800 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
410 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
410 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2325 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2325 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1920 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1920 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5835 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5835 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
5829 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
5829 mm
Tyre Size
NA
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
Tyre Size
NA
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
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
2700 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2700 mm
Payload
28892 kg
35000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
35000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
11400 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
11400 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
113 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
113 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
2715 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
2715 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1248 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1248 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
47 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
47 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
53 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
53 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
3810 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3810 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.5
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.5
Bucket Width
2982
2700
Bucket Width
2982
2700
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 diagnostic display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital diagnostic display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air 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
24 V V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V 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
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 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 SX
Pros
- Good Power for Class: Robust 140 HP Cummins engine delivers solid performance for general loading tasks.
- Payload & Capability: Payload around 3,500 kg and flexible bucket options (1.5–3.5 m³).
- Higher Ground Clearance: ~410 mm, making it more capable on uneven sites.
