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CAT 986H VS Liebherr L 566 Comparison
CAT 986H
N/A
VS
Liebherr L 566
N/A
CAT 986H
₹16L
Liebherr L 566
₹250L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Liebherr L 566
From ₹ 250 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
Liebherr D946
Model
Caterpillar
Liebherr D946
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Liebherr
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Liebherr
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
230 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
230 HP
Net Power
305 HP
220 HP
Net Power
305 HP
220 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
272 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
272 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
10600 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
10600 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 with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS IV
Max Torque
2320 Nm
1450 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
1450 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Hydrostatic
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Hydrostatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
NA
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
NA
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Continuously variable
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Continuously variable
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Automatic limited-slip differentials
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Automatic limited-slip differentials
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 axial piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
350 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
350 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
350 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
350 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
330 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
330 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Wet multi-disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Wet multi-disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
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
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating planetary axle
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
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3100 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
7000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
23.5 R25
Tyre Size
29.5R25
23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
4.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
4.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3200 mm
Payload
12700 kg
8000 kg
Payload
12700 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
13000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
13000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
11000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
11000 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
180 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
180 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
3500 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
3500 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1400 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1400 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
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
55 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
4300 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4300 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
150 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
150 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
4.2
Bucket Capacity
5
4.2
Bucket Width
3500
3200
Bucket Width
3500
3200
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 multifunction display
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Digital multifunction display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / ~200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / ~200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
120 A
Alternator Output
115 A
120 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
4000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
4000 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.
Liebherr L 566
Pros
- Hydrostatic / XPower driveline reduces fuel consumption significantly
- Up to 310 HP → strong performance in mining & heavy-duty work
- Wide range (3.5–12 m³) → suitable for quarry, coal, aggregates
