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CAT 973K VS Schwing Stetter ZL55GV Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
Schwing Stetter ZL55GV
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
Schwing Stetter ZL55GV
₹75L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Schwing Stetter ZL55GV
From ₹ 75 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Weichai WP6G175E301
Model
Cat C9.3
Weichai WP6G175E301
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled, inline diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled, inline diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
129 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
129 HP
Net Power
205 HP
125 HP
Net Power
205 HP
125 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
230 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
230 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
6750 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
6750 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
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS IV
Max Torque
1300 Nm
850 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift
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, automatic
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Countershaft, automatic
Differential Type
NA
Conventional
Differential Type
NA
Conventional
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load sensing / pilot operated
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load sensing / pilot operated
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
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
160 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
160 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-over-hydraulic disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Air-over-hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Drum / spring applied
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Drum / spring applied
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
Heavy-duty rigid axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty rigid 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 reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary 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
22 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
22 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
7800 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7800 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
400 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2200 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
17.5–25
Tyre Size
NA
17.5–25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Payload
28892 kg
5000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
5000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
8500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
8500 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
160 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
160 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
5500 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
5500 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
50 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4000 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4000 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
50 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
50 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.5
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.5
Bucket Width
2982
3000
Bucket Width
2982
3000
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
Digital + analog cluster
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital + analog cluster
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)
80 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
80 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 120 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
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
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.
Schwing Stetter ZL55GV
Pros
- 230 HP Weichai engine with ~1000 Nm torque → good performance for material handling and loading.
- 17.3 t operating weight gives stability during heavy-load operations.
- Bucket range from 3 m³ to 5.5 m³ makes it versatile for different materials.
