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CAT 986H VS CAT 988K Comparison
CAT 986H
N/A
VS
CAT 988K
N/A
CAT 986H
₹16L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
Caterpillar
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
403 HP
Net Power
305 HP
373 HP
Net Power
305 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
18100 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
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS IV
Max Torque
2320 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power shift
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Power shift
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
29.5R25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3800 mm
Payload
12700 kg
16000 kg
Payload
12700 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1800 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 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
4900 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
4.7
Bucket Capacity
5
4.7
Bucket Width
3500
3800
Bucket Width
3500
3800
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension premium 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
24V V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
150 A
Alternator Output
115 A
150 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
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 986H
Pros
- Large 409 hp engine with ~2320 Nm torque provides strong performance in heavy-duty loading and material handling tasks
- Bucket range up to ~10.3 m³ makes it suitable for quarry, mining, and bulk material applications.
- High operating weight (~43.7 t) ensures stability and durability under tough conditions.
CAT 988K
Pros
- Powerful ~541 HP engine delivers strong breakout force and fast loading cycles — ideal for heavy earthmoving and quarry tasks.
- Flexibility with buckets up to ~13 m³, which improves material moved per cycle.
- Built for heavy‑duty work; proven reliability in mining, quarry, and large infrastructure applications.
