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CAT 988K VS CAT 966H Comparison
CAT 988K
N/A
VS
CAT 966H
N/A
CAT 988K
₹160L
CAT 966H
₹80L
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CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
CAT 966H
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Cat C11 ACERT
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
403 HP
216 HP
Gross Power
403 HP
216 HP
Net Power
373 HP
195 HP
Net Power
373 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
281 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
18100 L
11100 L
Engine Displacement
18100 L
11100 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, aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
3000 Nm
1250 Nm
Max Torque
3000 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential
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
580 L/min
290 L/min
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
11 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
11000 mm
8700 mm
Overall Length
11000 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
7000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3800 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
3800 mm
3000 mm
Payload
16000 kg
8000 kg
Payload
16000 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
14500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
190 kN
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
3600 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
3600 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1200 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
6500 mm
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.4
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.4
Bucket Width
3800
3000
Bucket Width
3800
3000
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
150 A
100 A
Alternator Output
150 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 988K
Pros
- Powerful ~541 HP engine delivers strong breakout force and fast loading cycles — ideal for heavy earthmoving and quarry tasks.
- Flexibility with buckets up to ~13 m³, which improves material moved per cycle.
- Built for heavy‑duty work; proven reliability in mining, quarry, and large infrastructure applications.
CAT 966H
Pros
- Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
- Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency
