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CAT 973K VS Schwing Stetter ZL33FV Comparison
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
VS
Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
₹ 53 L - 55 L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Weichai WP4.6N
Model
Cat C9.3
Weichai WP4.6N
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke diesel engine
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke diesel engine
Gross Power
205 HP
98 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
98 HP
Net Power
205 HP
95 HP
Net Power
205 HP
95 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4580 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4580 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 III
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
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
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, single-phase torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage, single-phase torque converter
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Countershaft type
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Countershaft type
Differential Type
NA
Conventional differential
Differential Type
NA
Conventional 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
180 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
180 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
150 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
150 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
180 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
180 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Drum / mechanical parking brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Drum / mechanical parking 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
35 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
35 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
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Hub reduction / planetary
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Hub reduction / planetary
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3100 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
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 R25
Tyre Size
NA
17.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2.1 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2400 mm
Payload
28892 kg
3500 kg
Payload
28892 kg
3500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
6500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
6500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
6000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
6000 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
110 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
110 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
45 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
45 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
40 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
40 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
3800 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3800 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2.1
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2.1
Bucket Width
2982
2400
Bucket Width
2982
2400
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 + basic digital display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Noise Level
76 db(A)
80 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
80 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~120–150 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~120–150 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
90 A
Alternator Output
70 A
90 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
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
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.
Schwing Stetter ZL33FV
Pros
- Much cheaper than premium brands like Liebherr or CAT
- Proven engine with decent torque (610 Nm)
- Widely used in construction, mining, and material handling
