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CAT 973K VS Tata Hitachi TL 304H Comparison
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
VS
Tata Hitachi TL 304H
₹ 48 L - 50 L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Tata Hitachi TL 304H
From ₹ 48 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Cummins QSB4.5
Model
Cat C9.3
Cummins QSB4.5
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
90 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
90 HP
Net Power
205 HP
86 HP
Net Power
205 HP
86 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
121 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
121 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4500 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
4500 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 with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
CPCB Stage II / Tier 2
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
CPCB Stage II / Tier 2
Max Torque
1300 Nm
500 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
500 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power Shift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Power Shift
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
Planetary Power Shift
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Planetary Power Shift
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
160 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
160 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
180 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
180 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
160 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
160 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
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 disc brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied disc 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
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 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 Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
35 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
35 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
7150 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7150 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3250 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3250 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3250 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3250 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2850 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
2850 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
380 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
380 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2500 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2500 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1850 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
1850 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
17.5-25
Tyre Size
NA
17.5-25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2500 mm
Payload
28892 kg
3000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
3000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
8264 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
8264 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
7200 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
7200 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
110 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
110 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
2900 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
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
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2.7
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2.7
Bucket Width
2982
2500
Bucket Width
2982
2500
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 instrument cluster
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital + Analog instrument cluster
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension operator 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
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
70 A
Alternator Output
70 A
70 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
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 TL 304H
Pros
- 121 HP gives solid performance for loading, material movement, and general site work.
- With ~8264 kg tipping load, TL 304H can handle heavy bucket loads and tough jobsite conditions.
- Around 11 tons, it maintains stability while remaining manageable for medium sites.
