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CAT 986H VS Schwing Stetter ZL48GV Comparison
CAT 986H
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Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
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CAT 986H
₹16L
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
₹70L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
From ₹ 70 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
Weichai WP7G
Model
Caterpillar
Weichai WP7G
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Weichai Power
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Weichai Power
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
169 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
169 HP
Net Power
305 HP
165 HP
Net Power
305 HP
165 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
230 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
230 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
7500 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
7500 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS III
Max Torque
2320 Nm
1050 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
1050 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, single-phase
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Single-stage, single-phase
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Countershaft (2 forward / 2 reverse)
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Countershaft (2 forward / 2 reverse)
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Conventional differential
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Conventional differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Open-center hydraulic system
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Open-center hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
240 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
240 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
200 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
200 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
200 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
200 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Drum type / mechanical
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Drum type / mechanical
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
35 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
35 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
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary / hub reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary / hub 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
8000 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
8000 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3350 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3350 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
420 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
420 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2800 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2100 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2100 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6500 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
20.5 R25
Tyre Size
29.5R25
20.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
2800 mm
Payload
12700 kg
6000 kg
Payload
12700 kg
6000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
10200 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
10200 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
160 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
160 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
3050 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
3050 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1300 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1300 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
4100 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
3
Bucket Capacity
5
3
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
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Noise Level
76 db(A)
80 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
80 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / ~150–180 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / ~150–180 Ah 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
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
No
No
GPS & Telematics
No
No
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
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.
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
Pros
- 230 HP Weichai engine → strong performance for heavy-duty work
- 5,000 kg payload → suitable for quarry, batching plants, and aggregates
- 1000 Nm → better low-speed pulling and loading efficiency
