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Tata Hitachi TH 86 L VS CAT 986H Comparison
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
₹ 23 L - 30 L
VS
CAT 986H
₹ 16 L - 17 L
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Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
From ₹ 23 Lakh
CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 497 TCIC
Caterpillar
Model
TATA 497 TCIC
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Gross Power
64 HP
335 HP
Gross Power
64 HP
335 HP
Net Power
63 HP
305 HP
Net Power
63 HP
305 HP
Engine Power
86 HP
409 HP
Engine Power
86 HP
409 HP
Engine Displacement
2950 L
15200 L
Engine Displacement
2950 L
15200 L
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
BS-II
Tier 2 / Stage II
Emission Standard
BS-II
Tier 2 / Stage II
Max Torque
330 Nm
2320 Nm
Max Torque
330 Nm
2320 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Power shift / mechanical transmission
Cat planetary power‑shift
Transmission Type
Power shift / mechanical transmission
Cat planetary power‑shift
Drive Type
4 wheel drive
4WD
Drive Type
4 wheel drive
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage
Torque converter with lock‑up
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage
Torque converter with lock‑up
Gear Box Type
Planetary type
Power shift
Gear Box Type
Planetary type
Power shift
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Conventional differential with limited slip
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Conventional differential with limited slip
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open-center hydraulic system
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Open-center hydraulic system
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
106 L/min
200 L/min
Max Pump Flow
106 L/min
200 L/min
System Pressure
160 bar
276 bar
System Pressure
160 bar
276 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
106 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
106 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
160 bar
276 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
160 bar
276 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic oil-immersed multi-disc
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic oil-immersed multi-disc
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Parking Brake Type
Manual drum brake
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Manual drum brake
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
70 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
70 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Rigid drive axle
Fixed
Front Axle Type
Rigid drive axle
Fixed
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating drive axle
Trunnion (oscillating)
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating drive axle
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12.5 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12.5 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
36 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
36 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
16 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
16 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
5200 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
5200 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2100 mm
3500 mm
Overall Width
2100 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3120 mm
4110 mm
Overall Height
3120 mm
4110 mm
Height Over Cab
3120 mm
4100 mm
Height Over Cab
3120 mm
4100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3180 mm
3000 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3180 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
2500 mm
3810 mm
Wheel Base
2500 mm
3810 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
280 mm
3075 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
280 mm
3075 mm
Width Over Tyres
2100 mm
3500 mm
Width Over Tyres
2100 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Tread
1650 mm
2700 mm
Wheel Tread
1650 mm
2700 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
4400 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
4400 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
4950 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
4950 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
16/70-20
29.5R25
Tyre Size
16/70-20
29.5R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2100 mm
3500 mm
Bucket Width
2100 mm
3500 mm
Payload
1500 kg
12700 kg
Payload
1500 kg
12700 kg
Static Tipping Load
2700 kg
25000 kg
Static Tipping Load
2700 kg
25000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
2400 kg
25506 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
2400 kg
25506 kg
Max Breakout Force
45 kN
140 kN
Max Breakout Force
45 kN
140 kN
Dump Height
2600 mm
3070 mm
Dump Height
2600 mm
3070 mm
Dumping Reach
800 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
800 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
4900 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
4900 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
NA mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
NA mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
1.2
5
Bucket Capacity
1.2
5
Bucket Width
2100
3500
Bucket Width
2100
3500
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital monitor display
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital monitor display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
85 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
85 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24V V/Ah
Battery
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24V V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
115 A
Alternator Output
70 A
115 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
No
GPS & Telematics
No
No
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Tata Hitachi TH 86 L
Pros
- With an operating weight of about 7.5 tons, the loader is suitable for small construction sites and narrow work areas.
- The 86 HP engine provides a balance between performance and fuel consumption.
- The 1.0–1.2 m³ bucket allows efficient handling of sand, gravel, soil, and aggregates.
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.
