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CAT 973K VS LiuGong 870H Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
LiuGong 870H
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
LiuGong 870H
₹85L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
LiuGong 870H
From ₹ 85 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
QSL9.3
Model
Cat C9.3
QSL9.3
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with air-to-air intercooler
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with air-to-air intercooler
Gross Power
205 HP
190 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
190 HP
Net Power
205 HP
180 HP
Net Power
205 HP
180 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
180 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
180 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
9300 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 & intercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged & intercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1200 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Countershaft powershift transmission
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Countershaft powershift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage three-element
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage three-element
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
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 axial piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
207 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
207 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
207 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
207 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic wet multi-disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic wet 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
Load-sensing articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Load-sensing articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 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 reduction final drive
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction final drive
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
8880 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
8880 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
480 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
480 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3200 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2350 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2350 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6900 mm
Tyre Size
NA
26.5-25
Tyre Size
NA
26.5-25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3200 mm
Payload
28892 kg
7000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
7000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
17000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
17000 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1250 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1250 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
43 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
43 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
48 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
4300 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4300 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
80 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
80 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.2
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.2
Bucket Width
2982
3200
Bucket Width
2982
3200
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
LCD digital display monitor
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
LCD digital display monitor
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 / 180 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 180 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.
LiuGong 870H
Pros
- High power engine (255 HP) suitable for mining, quarry, and heavy loading.
- Large bucket capacity (4.5 m³) increases productivity in bulk material handling.
- Strong breakout force (~200 kN) for tough materials like rocks and aggregates.
