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CAT 973K VS Volvo L90H Comparison
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
VS
Volvo L90H
₹ 1.90 Cr - 2.05 Cr
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CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Volvo L90H
From ₹ 190 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
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
205 HP
137 HP
Gross Power
205 HP
137 HP
Net Power
205 HP
137 HP
Net Power
205 HP
137 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
186 HP
Engine Power
274 HP
186 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
1900 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1900 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Max Torque
1300 Nm
934 Nm
Max Torque
1300 Nm
934 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
Volvo HTE 125 / HTE 125C
Gear Box Type
EHC with travel
Volvo HTE 125 / HTE 125C
Differential Type
NA
Automatic differential lock
Differential Type
NA
Automatic differential lock
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 axial piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
171 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
171 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
171 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
189 L/min
171 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 hydraulic brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Wet 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
Volvo AWB 25
Front Axle Type
NA
Volvo AWB 25
Rear Axle Type
NA
Volvo AWB 20
Rear Axle Type
NA
Volvo AWB 20
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
hydrostatic track
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
50 km/h
Top Forward Speed
11 km/h
50 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
6200 mm
Overall Length
7496 mm
6200 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
2385 mm
2550 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Cab
3510 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3510 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
N/A mm
3100 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
470 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
456 mm
470 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2550 mm
Width Over Tyres
2390 mm
2550 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2000 mm
Wheel Tread
2160 mm
2000 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5400 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6800 mm
5400 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6100 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7665 mm
6100 mm
Tyre Size
NA
20.5 R25
Tyre Size
NA
20.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
2.1 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Width
2982 mm
2800 mm
Payload
28892 kg
5000 kg
Payload
28892 kg
5000 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
10100 kg
Static Tipping Load
NA kg
10100 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
10100 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
NA kg
10100 kg
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
140 kN
Max Breakout Force
213 kN
140 kN
Dump Height
2900 mm
3700 mm
Dump Height
2900 mm
3700 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
43 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
60 deg
43 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
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4218 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2.1
Bucket Capacity
3.2
2.1
Bucket Width
2982
2800
Bucket Width
2982
2800
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 seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable air-suspension seat
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
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 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
4000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
4000 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 L90H
Pros
- Up to 20% better fuel efficiency compared to older models.
- Strong breakout force and lifting capacity for quarry and construction work.
- Up to 50 km/h, good for job sites where machines must travel between loading points.
