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CAT 973K VS Tata Hitachi ZW370-5A Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
Tata Hitachi ZW370-5A
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
Tata Hitachi ZW370-5A
₹279L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZW370-5A
From ₹ 279 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Cummins QSM11
Model
Cat C9.3
Cummins QSM11
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
300 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
300 HP
Net Power
205 HP
295 HP
Net Power
205 HP
295 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
402 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
402 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
10800 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
10800 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 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
1890 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
1890 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 transmission
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Planetary powershift transmission
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential with planetary final drive
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential with planetary final drive
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
380 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
380 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
380 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
380 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, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
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
36 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
36 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
24 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
10350 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
10350 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3300 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3300 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3900 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3900 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3900 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
4100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
4100 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3800 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3800 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
500 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
500 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3300 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2500 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
7600 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
7600 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
8300 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
8300 mm
Tyre Size
NA
29.5R25
Tyre Size
NA
29.5R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.8 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.8 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3500 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3500 mm
Payload
28892 kg
9000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
9000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
26500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
26500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
20420 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
20420 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
190 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3250 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3250 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1550 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1550 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
42 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
4650 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4650 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
150 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
150 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.8
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.8
Bucket Width
2982
3500
Bucket Width
2982
3500
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 display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital multifunction display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air-suspension operator 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
2 × 12V, 150Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
2 × 12V, 150Ah 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
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 ZW370-5A
Pros
- With ~402 HP, the ZW370‑5A provides strong performance for heavy material handling and loading tasks.
- Bucket sizes from 4.8 – 8.5 m³ allow efficient loading and reduced cycle times.
- At ~31.7–32.6 t, the machine has good stability and traction even under heavy loads.
