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CAT 986H VS Volvo L350F Comparison
CAT 986H
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VS
Volvo L350F
N/A
CAT 986H
₹16L
Volvo L350F
₹800L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Volvo L350F
From ₹ 800 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
Volvo D16E
Model
Caterpillar
Volvo D16E
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Volvo
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Volvo
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
390 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
390 HP
Net Power
305 HP
382 HP
Net Power
305 HP
382 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
535 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
535 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
16120 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
16120 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1700 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1700 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS V
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS V
Max Torque
2320 Nm
2600 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
2600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Automatic Power Shift
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Automatic Power Shift
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
Volvo HTE 300
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Volvo HTE 300
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Automatic differential lock
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Automatic differential lock
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 axial piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
500 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
500 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
500 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
500 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
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Volvo AWB 100
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Volvo AWB 100
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Volvo AWB 100
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Volvo AWB 100
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
34 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
34 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
20 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
20 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
11200 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
11200 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
4050 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
4050 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
4350 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
4350 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
4350 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
4350 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
4450 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
4450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
600 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
600 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
4050 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
4050 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
3200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
8200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
8200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
9000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
9000 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
29.5R25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
6.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
6.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
4000 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
4000 mm
Payload
12700 kg
16000 kg
Payload
12700 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
38000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
38000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
35000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
35000 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
400 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
400 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
4300 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
4300 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1500 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1500 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
42 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
42 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
5000 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
5000 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
6.2
Bucket Capacity
5
6.2
Bucket Width
3500
4000
Bucket Width
3500
4000
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 air-suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable air-suspension operator 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
24V (2 × 12V 200Ah) V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V (2 × 12V 200Ah) V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
150 A
Alternator Output
115 A
150 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
2500 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
2500 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 L350F
Pros
- Produces over 530 HP, making it suitable for large-scale mining and quarry operations.
- Up to 12.7 m³ bucket, allowing very high productivity.
- Around 35 tons tipping load, ideal for heavy material handling.
