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CAT 986H VS L&T 9020 SX Comparison
CAT 986H
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VS
L&T 9020 SX
N/A
CAT 986H
₹16L
L&T 9020 SX
₹39L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
L&T 9020 SX
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
Cummins QS B4.5
Model
Caterpillar
Cummins QS B4.5
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Cummins
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Cummins
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
Gross Power
335 HP
104 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
104 HP
Net Power
305 HP
104 HP
Net Power
305 HP
104 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
4458 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
4458 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
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS IV
Max Torque
2320 Nm
608 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
608 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Powershift
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Avtec TT270
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Avtec TT270
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Powershift (2F/1R)
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Powershift (2F/1R)
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 / articulated loader hydraulics
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load‑sensing / articulated loader hydraulics
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
240 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
240 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
270 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
270 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
270 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
270 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Internal expanding shoe
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Internal expanding shoe
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
29 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
29 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
14 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
14 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
7480 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
7480 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2325 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2325 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3276 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
2910 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
2910 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
2800 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
410 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
410 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2325 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2325 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
1920 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
1920 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5835 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5835 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
5829 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
5829 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
Tyre Size
29.5R25
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
2700 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
2700 mm
Payload
12700 kg
35000 kg
Payload
12700 kg
35000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
11400 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
11400 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
113 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
113 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
2715 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
2715 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1248 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1248 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
47 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
47 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
53 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
53 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
3810 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
3810 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
3.5
Bucket Capacity
5
3.5
Bucket Width
3500
2700
Bucket Width
3500
2700
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 diagnostic display
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Digital diagnostic display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable air 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
24 V V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
24 V V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
100 A
Alternator Output
115 A
100 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
3000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
3000 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 SX
Pros
- Good Power for Class: Robust 140 HP Cummins engine delivers solid performance for general loading tasks.
- Payload & Capability: Payload around 3,500 kg and flexible bucket options (1.5–3.5 m³).
- Higher Ground Clearance: ~410 mm, making it more capable on uneven sites.
