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CAT 973K VS Volvo L120 Electric Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
Volvo L120 Electric
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
Volvo L120 Electric
₹250L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Volvo L120 Electric
From ₹ 250 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
PMSM
Model
Cat C9.3
PMSM
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Fully electric drive motor
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Fully electric drive motor
Gross Power
205 HP
228 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
228 HP
Net Power
205 HP
228 HP
Net Power
205 HP
228 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
310 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
310 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
NA L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
NA L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
NA rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
NA rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
NA
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
NA
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Zero emissions
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Zero emissions
Max Torque
1300 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Electric direct drive
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Electric direct drive
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
NA
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
NA
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Single-speed reduction
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Single-speed reduction
Differential Type
NA
Limited-slip differential
Differential Type
NA
Limited-slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing system
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing 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
280 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
280 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied, electrically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring-applied, electrically 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
38 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty drive axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Heavy-duty 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 final drives
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
8400 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
8400 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
NA mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
NA mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2900 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6900 mm
Tyre Size
NA
23.5 R25
Tyre Size
NA
23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3000 mm
Payload
28892 kg
9000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
9000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
13500 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
13500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
12500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
12500 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
170 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
170 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3200 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3200 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
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4100 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.3
Bucket Capacity
3.2
3.3
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 touchscreen display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital touchscreen display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
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
300KWh V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
NA A
Alternator Output
70 A
NA A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
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.
Volvo L120 Electric
Pros
- Fully electric → no exhaust emissions
- Up to 65% energy cost reduction vs diesel
- Matches diesel L120 performance class
