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CAT 986H VS Tata Hitachi ZW370 Comparison

CAT 986H

CAT 986H

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Tata Hitachi ZW370

Tata Hitachi ZW370

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CAT 986H

CAT 986H

16L

Tata Hitachi ZW370

Tata Hitachi ZW370

260L

Engine

Model
Caterpillar
Isuzu 6WG1
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Isuzu
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
288 HP
Net Power
305 HP
276 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
359 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
15681 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS III
Max Torque
2320 Nm
1800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Limited slip differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable piston pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
350 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
350 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
310 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Wet multi-disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Heavy-duty planetary
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction

Speed

Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
37 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
24 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
9000 mm
10200 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3250 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3800 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3800 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
4000 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3750 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
4000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3250 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2480 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
7400 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
8000 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
29.5R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
4.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3400 mm
Payload
12700 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
27000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
22000 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
285 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
3170 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1520 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4600 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
150 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
5
4.3
Bucket Width
3500
3400

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor display
LCD digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
72 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24V V/Ah
24V (2×12V, 150Ah) 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
Yes
Warranty
3000 Hours
3000 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.

Tata Hitachi ZW370

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Pros

  • The loader produces around 386–389 HP, providing strong performance for quarry and mining operations.
  • Bucket capacity up to 6 m³, allowing high productivity and fewer loading cycles.
  • Around 22 tons tipping load, enabling stable lifting of heavy materials like rocks and aggregates.