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CAT 973K VS Volvo L60H Comparison
CAT 973K
N/A
VS
Volvo L60H
N/A
CAT 973K
₹200L
Volvo L60H
₹41L
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Volvo L60H
From ₹ 41 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3
Volvo D6J
Model
Cat C9.3
Volvo D6J
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Turbocharged diesel, aftercooled
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Turbocharged diesel, aftercooled
Gross Power
205 HP
122 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
122 HP
Net Power
205 HP
122 HP
Net Power
205 HP
122 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
166 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
166 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
5700 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
5700 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged, air‑to‑air aftercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged, air‑to‑air aftercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS V
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
BS V
Max Torque
1300 Nm
820 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
820 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Standard torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Standard torque converter
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Powershift planetary
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Powershift planetary
Differential Type
NA
Front differential with 100% hydraulic locking, rear open differential
Differential Type
NA
Front differential with 100% hydraulic locking, rear open differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Closed center, load sensing
System Type
Load sensing variable displacement
Closed center, load sensing
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
145 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
145 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
145 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
145 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
210 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, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated steering with load‑sensing hydraulics
Steering Type
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Articulated steering with load‑sensing hydraulics
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
NA
Volvo AWB 15
Front Axle Type
NA
Volvo AWB 15
Rear Axle Type
NA
Volvo AWB 15
Rear Axle Type
NA
Volvo AWB 15
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
46 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
46 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
20 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
10 km/h
20 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7496 mm
7400 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
7400 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2430 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2430 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3270 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3270 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3350 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
440 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
440 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2430 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2430 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
3425 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
3425 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5890 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5890 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
5878 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
5878 mm
Tyre Size
NA
17.5R25 or 20.5R25
Tyre Size
NA
17.5R25 or 20.5R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2500 mm
Payload
28892 kg
10000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
7800 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
7800 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
7800 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
7800 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
85 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
85 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
2800 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
2800 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
46 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
46 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
3870 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
3870 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
5
Bucket Capacity
3.2
5
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
Info display
Display Type
Electronic with gauges
Info display
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air‑suspended adjustable seating
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air‑suspended adjustable seating
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
68 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
68 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
2 x 12 V, ~110 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
2 x 12 V, ~110 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 L60H
Pros
- Good load capacity and bucket size for mid‑range construction, quarry, and material handling tasks.
- Proven Volvo engine with ~164–166 HP and ~820 Nm torque provides reliable performance and breakout force.
- Spacious cab with ergonomic controls and modern technologies improves operator comfort and reduces fatigue.
