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CAT 973K VS Schwing Stetter ZL48GV Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
₹70L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
From ₹ 70 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Weichai WP7G
Model
Cat C9.3
Weichai WP7G
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai Power
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai Power
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
169 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
169 HP
Net Power
205 HP
165 HP
Net Power
205 HP
165 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
230 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
230 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
7500 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
7500 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 with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1050 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1050 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 Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage, single-phase
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Countershaft (2 forward / 2 reverse)
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Countershaft (2 forward / 2 reverse)
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
240 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
240 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
200 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
200 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
200 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
200 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 type / mechanical
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Drum type / mechanical
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
Planetary / hub reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary / hub reduction
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
8000 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
8000 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3350 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3350 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
420 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
420 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2800 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2100 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2100 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6500 mm
Tyre Size
NA
20.5 R25
Tyre Size
NA
20.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2800 mm
Payload
28892 kg
6000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
6000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
10200 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
10200 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
160 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
160 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3050 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3050 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1300 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1300 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
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4100 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3
Bucket Width
2982
2800
Bucket Width
2982
2800
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
Suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension adjustable 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 / ~150–180 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~150–180 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
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 ZL48GV
Pros
- 230 HP Weichai engine → strong performance for heavy-duty work
- 5,000 kg payload → suitable for quarry, batching plants, and aggregates
- 1000 Nm → better low-speed pulling and loading efficiency
