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CAT 973K VS Tata Hitachi ZW310-5A Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
Tata Hitachi ZW310-5A
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
Tata Hitachi ZW310-5A
₹190L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZW310-5A
From ₹ 190 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Cummins QSL9
Model
Cat C9.3
Cummins QSL9
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled direct injection diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke, water-cooled direct injection diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
216 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
216 HP
Net Power
205 HP
202 HP
Net Power
205 HP
202 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
316 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
316 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
8900 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
8900 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged with aftercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged with aftercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS III
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1350 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1350 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Automatic Power Shift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Outboard planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Outboard planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
34 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
34 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
23 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
23 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6600 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
6600 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
7300 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
7300 mm
Tyre Size
NA
23.5R25
Tyre Size
NA
23.5R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3200 mm
Payload
28892 kg
6500 kg
Payload
28892 kg
6500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
17000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
17000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
14900 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
14900 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
210 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
210 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3000 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3000 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1350 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1350 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
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
48 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
4300 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4300 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.5
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.5
Bucket Width
2982
3200
Bucket Width
2982
3200
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 multifunction LCD display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital multifunction LCD display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
70 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
70 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V (2 × 12V, 120Ah) V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V (2 × 12V, 120Ah) 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
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 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 ZW310-5A
Pros
- The 216 kW engine provides strong digging and loading performance suitable for heavy construction and quarry work.
- With 3.4–4.5 m³ buckets, the loader can handle large volumes of aggregates and materials efficiently.
- Tipping load of around 17 tons provides good stability when lifting heavy materials.
