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CAT 986H VS Schwing Stetter ZL55GV Comparison

CAT 986H

CAT 986H

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CAT 986H

CAT 986H

16L

Schwing Stetter ZL55GV

Schwing Stetter ZL55GV

75L

Engine

Model
Caterpillar
Weichai WP6G175E301
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Weichai
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke, water-cooled, inline diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
129 HP
Net Power
305 HP
125 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
230 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
6750 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS IV
Max Torque
2320 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Single-stage, single-phase
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Countershaft, automatic
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Conventional

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing / pilot operated
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
180 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
210 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
160 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
200 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Air-over-hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Drum / spring applied
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
38 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy-duty rigid axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction

Speed

Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
38 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
22 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
9000 mm
7800 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
400 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6500 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
17.5–25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3000 mm
Payload
12700 kg
5000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
8500 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
160 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
5500 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
50 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4000 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
50 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
5
3.5
Bucket Width
3500
3000

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Digital + analog cluster
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
80 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
90 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours

CAT 986H

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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 ZL55GV

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Pros

  • 230 HP Weichai engine with ~1000 Nm torque → good performance for material handling and loading.
  • 17.3 t operating weight gives stability during heavy-load operations.
  • Bucket range from 3 m³ to 5.5 m³ makes it versatile for different materials.