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CAT 986H VS Tata Hitachi ZW550 Comparison
CAT 986H
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Tata Hitachi ZW550
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CAT 986H
₹16L
Tata Hitachi ZW550
₹380L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZW550
From ₹ 380 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
Isuzu
Model
Caterpillar
Isuzu
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Isuzu
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Isuzu
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct‑injection diesel with turbocharger and intercooler
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct‑injection diesel with turbocharger and intercooler
Gross Power
335 HP
382 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
382 HP
Net Power
305 HP
380 HP
Net Power
305 HP
380 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
483 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
483 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
15680 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
15680 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
2200 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Torque converter, planetary gear powershift
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Torque converter, planetary gear powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock‑up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock‑up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Powershift automatic
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Powershift automatic
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Outboard planetary final drives
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Outboard planetary final drives
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 piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
380 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
380 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
380 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
380 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Inboard mounted fully hydraulic 4‑wheel wet disc brake
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Inboard mounted fully hydraulic 4‑wheel wet disc brake
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 frame hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated frame hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy duty planetary final drive axles
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy duty planetary final drive axles
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Heavy duty planetary final drive axles
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Heavy duty planetary final drive axles
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction with outboard mounted drive
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction with outboard mounted drive
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
36 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
36 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
24 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
11370 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
11370 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3570 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3570 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
4195 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
4195 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
4195 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
4195 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
4150 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
4150 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
545 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
545 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3770 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3770 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2650 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2650 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
8835 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
8835 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
9000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
9000 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
35/65-33
Tyre Size
29.5R25
35/65-33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
6 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3990 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3990 mm
Payload
12700 kg
12000 kg
Payload
12700 kg
12000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
29530 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
29530 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
24740 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
24740 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
401 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
401 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
3330 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
3330 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
2045 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
2045 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
43 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
43 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
5040 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
5040 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
165 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
165 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
6
Bucket Capacity
5
6
Bucket Width
3500
3990
Bucket Width
3500
3990
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
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V V/Ah
2 × 12 V /170 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
2 × 12 V /170 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
110 A
Alternator Output
115 A
110 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
3000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
3000 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.
Tata Hitachi ZW550
Pros
- The ZW550 delivers high power (~460 HP) suitable for heavy loading tasks in mining and quarries.
- With 6.0 – 10.0 m³ buckets, it can handle bulk material efficiently, reducing loading cycles.
- At over 45 t operating weight, it’s well‑balanced for heavy‑duty operations.
