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CAT 986H VS Volvo L120 Electric Comparison
CAT 986H
N/A
VS
Volvo L120 Electric
N/A
CAT 986H
₹16L
Volvo L120 Electric
₹250L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Volvo L120 Electric
From ₹ 250 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
PMSM
Model
Caterpillar
PMSM
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Volvo
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Volvo
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Fully electric drive motor
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Fully electric drive motor
Gross Power
335 HP
228 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
228 HP
Net Power
305 HP
228 HP
Net Power
305 HP
228 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
310 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
310 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
NA L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
NA L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
NA rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
NA rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
NA
Aspiration
Turbocharged
NA
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
Zero emissions
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
Zero emissions
Max Torque
2320 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Electric direct drive
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Electric direct drive
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
NA
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
NA
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Single-speed reduction
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Single-speed reduction
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Limited-slip differential
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Limited-slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing system
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing 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
280 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
280 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, electrically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, electrically released
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
38 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 drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary final drives
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
8400 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
8400 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
NA mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
NA mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2900 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6900 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
23.5 R25
Tyre Size
29.5R25
23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3000 mm
Payload
12700 kg
9000 kg
Payload
12700 kg
9000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
13500 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
13500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
12500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
12500 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
170 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
170 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
3200 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4100 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
3.3
Bucket Capacity
5
3.3
Bucket Width
3500
3000
Bucket Width
3500
3000
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 touchscreen display
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Digital touchscreen display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
70 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
70 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
NA A
Alternator Output
115 A
NA A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
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.
Volvo L120 Electric
Pros
- Fully electric → no exhaust emissions
- Up to 65% energy cost reduction vs diesel
- Matches diesel L120 performance class
