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CAT 986H VS L&T 9020 Comparison
CAT 986H
N/A
VS
L&T 9020
N/A
CAT 986H
₹16L
L&T 9020
₹49L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
L&T 9020
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
L&T‑SAA4D95LE‑6
Model
Caterpillar
L&T‑SAA4D95LE‑6
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
L&T Diesel
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
L&T Diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Inline 4‑cylinder, water‑cooled, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Inline 4‑cylinder, water‑cooled, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
100 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
100 HP
Net Power
305 HP
95 HP
Net Power
305 HP
95 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
4500 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
4500 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, After‑cooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, After‑cooled
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS‑IV
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS‑IV
Max Torque
2320 Nm
650 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
650 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Power shift transmission
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Power shift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Single‑stage torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Single‑stage torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Powershift planetary gearbox
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Powershift planetary gearbox
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
Open centre hydraulic system
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Open centre hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
150 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
150 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
210 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
140 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
140 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
210 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
210 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes
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
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy‑duty drive axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy‑duty drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
35 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
35 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
22 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
22 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3100 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3100 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3150 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3150 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
2950 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
2950 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
400 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2450 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
1900 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
1900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
5800 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
17.5‑25
Tyre Size
29.5R25
17.5‑25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
2800 mm
Payload
12700 kg
3500 kg
Payload
12700 kg
3500 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
9000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
9000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
7800 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
7800 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
140 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
140 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
2750 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
2750 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1150 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1150 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 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
4900 mm
3700 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
3700 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
70 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
70 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
3.5
Bucket Capacity
5
3.5
Bucket Width
3500
2800
Bucket Width
3500
2800
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
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Digital LCD monitor
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension 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
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
80 A
Alternator Output
115 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
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.
L&T 9020
Pros
- High engine power for its class – ~140 HP gives good performance for medium‑duty tasks
- Versatile bucket options – 1.5 to 3.5 m³ capacity adapts to varied materials.
- Solid operating weight (~11.4 t) – Offers stability and load‑handling capability.
