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LiuGong 818N VS CAT 973K Comparison
LiuGong 818N
₹ 35 L - 38 L
VS
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
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LiuGong 818N
From ₹ 35 Lakh
CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
4R1040T
Cat C9.3
Model
4R1040T
Cat C9.3
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Engine Type
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Gross Power
54 HP
205 HP
Gross Power
54 HP
205 HP
Net Power
53 HP
205 HP
Net Power
53 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
274 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
274 HP
Engine Displacement
4760 L
10500 L
Engine Displacement
4760 L
10500 L
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
CPCB Stage II / Tier II
Tier 4 Final
Emission Standard
CPCB Stage II / Tier II
Tier 4 Final
Max Torque
400 Nm
1300 Nm
Max Torque
400 Nm
1300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Countershaft Powershift
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Transmission Type
Countershaft Powershift
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Drive Type
4 Wheel Drive
4WD
Drive Type
4 Wheel Drive
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, 3-element
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, 3-element
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Gear Box Type
Powershift Gearbox
EHC with travel
Gear Box Type
Powershift Gearbox
EHC with travel
Differential Type
Open Differential
NA
Differential Type
Open Differential
NA
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open Center
Load sensing variable displacement
System Type
Open Center
Load sensing variable displacement
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement piston
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement piston
Max Pump Flow
110 L/min
210 L/min
Max Pump Flow
110 L/min
210 L/min
System Pressure
180 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
180 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
110 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
110 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
180 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
180 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Air-over-Hydraulic Disc Brake
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Service Brake Type
Air-over-Hydraulic Disc Brake
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Drum Brake
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Drum Brake
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Steering Type
Articulated Hydrostatic Steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Type
Articulated Hydrostatic Steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Angle
35 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
35 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Rigid Drive Axle
NA
Front Axle Type
Rigid Drive Axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating Drive Axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating Drive Axle
NA
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary Hub Reduction
hydrostatic track
Final Drive Type
Planetary Hub Reduction
hydrostatic track
Speed
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
11 km/h
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
11 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
17 km/h
10 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
17 km/h
10 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
5893 mm
7496 mm
Overall Length
5893 mm
7496 mm
Overall Width
2020 mm
2385 mm
Overall Width
2020 mm
2385 mm
Overall Height
2873 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
2873 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
2873 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
2873 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
2900 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
2900 mm
3510 mm
Wheel Base
2200 mm
N/A mm
Wheel Base
2200 mm
N/A mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
285 mm
456 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
285 mm
456 mm
Width Over Tyres
1948 mm
2390 mm
Width Over Tyres
1948 mm
2390 mm
Wheel Tread
1520 mm
2160 mm
Wheel Tread
1520 mm
2160 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
4725 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
4725 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6000 mm
7665 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6000 mm
7665 mm
Tyre Size
16/70-20 (14PR)
NA
Tyre Size
16/70-20 (14PR)
NA
Performance
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2202 mm
2982 mm
Bucket Width
2202 mm
2982 mm
Payload
1800 kg
28892 kg
Payload
1800 kg
28892 kg
Static Tipping Load
4150 kg
NA kg
Static Tipping Load
4150 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
3300 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
3300 kg
NA kg
Max Breakout Force
55 kN
213 kN
Max Breakout Force
55 kN
213 kN
Dump Height
2700 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
2700 mm
2900 mm
Dumping Reach
845 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
845 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
51 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
51 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
62 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
62 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3239 mm
4218 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3239 mm
4218 mm
Max Digging Depth
40 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
40 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
1.2
3.2
Bucket Capacity
1.2
3.2
Bucket Width
2202
2982
Bucket Width
2202
2982
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + Basic Digital
Electronic with gauges
Display Type
Analog + Basic Digital
Electronic with gauges
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
12 V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
12 V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
LiuGong 818N
Pros
- Good Power for Compact Loader
- High Tipping Load
- Fuel Efficient Engine
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.
