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CAT 973K VS Tata Hitachi TH 86 L Comparison
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
VS
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
₹ 23 L - 30 L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
From ₹ 23 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
TATA 497 TCIC
Model
Cat C9.3
TATA 497 TCIC
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Tata Motors
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
64 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
64 HP
Net Power
205 HP
63 HP
Net Power
205 HP
63 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
86 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
86 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
2950 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
2950 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-II
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS-II
Max Torque
1300 Nm
330 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
330 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power shift / mechanical transmission
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power shift / mechanical transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4 wheel drive
Drive Type
4WD
4 wheel drive
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Single-stage
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Planetary type
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Planetary type
Differential Type
NA
Limited-slip differential
Differential Type
NA
Limited-slip 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
106 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
106 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
106 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
106 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic oil-immersed multi-disc
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic oil-immersed multi-disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Manual drum brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Manual drum brake
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Full hydraulic articulated 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 reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
36 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
36 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
16 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
16 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
5200 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
5200 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2100 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2100 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3120 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3120 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3120 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3120 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3180 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3180 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2500 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2500 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
280 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
280 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2100 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2100 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1650 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1650 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
4400 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
4400 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
4950 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
4950 mm
Tyre Size
NA
16/70-20
Tyre Size
NA
16/70-20
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2100 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2100 mm
Payload
28892 kg
1500 kg
Payload
28892 kg
1500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
2700 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
2700 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
2400 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
2400 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
45 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
45 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
2600 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
2600 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
800 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
800 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
3000 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3000 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
1.2
Bucket Capacity
3.2
1.2
Bucket Width
2982
2100
Bucket Width
2982
2100
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 gauges
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Analog gauges
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)
85 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
85 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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.
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
Pros
- With an operating weight of about 7.5 tons, the loader is suitable for small construction sites and narrow work areas.
- The 86 HP engine provides a balance between performance and fuel consumption.
- The 1.0–1.2 m³ bucket allows efficient handling of sand, gravel, soil, and aggregates.
