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CAT 973K VS LiuGong 835 Comparison
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
VS
LiuGong 835
₹ 35 L - 38 L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
LiuGong 835
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
6BTAA5.9-C
Model
Cat C9.3
6BTAA5.9-C
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
97 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
97 HP
Net Power
205 HP
92 HP
Net Power
205 HP
92 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
160 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
160 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
5900 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
5900 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
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Tier II / CPCB Stage II
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Tier II / CPCB Stage II
Max Torque
1300 Nm
620 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
620 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift Transmission
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift Transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4 Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4WD
4 Wheel Drive
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage, 3-element
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage, 3-element
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Countershaft Powershift
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Countershaft Powershift
Differential Type
NA
Open Differential
Differential Type
NA
Open Differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Open Center Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Open Center Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Gear Pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
170 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
170 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
170 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
170 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
Air-over-Hydraulic Disc Brake
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Air-over-Hydraulic Disc Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Mechanical Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Mechanical Drum Brake
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated Hydraulic Steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated Hydraulic Steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Rigid Drive Axle
Front Axle Type
NA
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
23 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
23 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
6980 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
6980 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2470 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3240 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3240 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3240 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3240 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3250 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3250 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2750 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2750 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
400 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2470 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2470 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1850 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1850 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5300 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
5950 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
5950 mm
Tyre Size
NA
17.5-25
Tyre Size
NA
17.5-25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2500 mm
Payload
28892 kg
3000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
3000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
7300 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
7300 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
6600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
6600 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
110 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
110 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
2850 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
2850 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
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
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3700 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3700 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
50 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
50 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2
Bucket Width
2982
2500
Bucket Width
2982
2500
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
Analog + Digital Display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Analog + Digital 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 / 120Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 120Ah 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
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
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.
LiuGong 835
Pros
- 160 HP engine provides strong torque for heavy material loading.
- Around 6.6–7.3 ton tipping load, suitable for aggregate and mining work.
- Reinforced articulated frame and strong loader arms improve durability
