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CAT 973K VS Volvo L220H Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
Volvo L220H
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
Volvo L220H
₹280L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Volvo L220H
From ₹ 280 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Volvo D13J / D13F
Model
Cat C9.3
Volvo D13J / D13F
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
280 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
280 HP
Net Power
205 HP
279 HP
Net Power
205 HP
279 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
273 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
273 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
12800 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
12800 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1400 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1400 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Variable Geometry Turbo + Charge Air Cooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Variable Geometry Turbo + Charge Air Cooler
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Stage V
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Stage V
Max Torque
1300 Nm
2276 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
2276 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift / Power Shift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift / Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque converter with lock‑up
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque converter with lock‑up
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Power Shift gearbox
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Power Shift gearbox
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
NA
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load‑sensing hydrostatic hydraulics
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Load‑sensing hydrostatic hydraulics
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
270 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
270 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
270 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
270 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 disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring‑applied / Hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring‑applied / Hydraulic
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
37 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
37 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Planetary reduction axle
Front Axle Type
NA
Planetary reduction axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
NA
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
15 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
15 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
45 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
45 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
30 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
30 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
9390 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
9390 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3150 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
3150 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3710 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3710 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3710 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3710 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3740 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3740 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3700 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3150 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
3150 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2250 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2250 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
7935 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
7935 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
7935 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
7935 mm
Tyre Size
NA
29.5 R25
Tyre Size
NA
29.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
4.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3400 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
3400 mm
Payload
28892 kg
10000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
25140 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
25140 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
21000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
21000 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
244 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
244 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3000 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3000 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1470 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1470 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
48 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 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
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.3
Bucket Capacity
3.2
4.3
Bucket Width
2982
3400
Bucket Width
2982
3400
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 full‑color / LCD
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Digital full‑color / LCD
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air suspension operator seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
80 A
Alternator Output
70 A
80 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.
Volvo L220H
Pros
- Powerful ~375 HP engine with high torque delivers strong loading and digging performance.
- Wide bucket range (4.3–16 m³) allows flexibility across jobs — from general loading to heavy material handling.
- Heavy‑duty tipping load (~21+ tons) provides stability and load‑carrying capacity.
