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DMO DM 953 VS CAT 988K Comparison
DMO DM 953
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VS
CAT 988K
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DMO DM 953
₹22L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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DMO DM 953
From ₹ 22 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
DM 953
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
DM 953
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Chinese/Steyr/Weichai
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Chinese/Steyr/Weichai
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
162 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
162 HP
403 HP
Net Power
162 HP
373 HP
Net Power
162 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
215 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
215 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
10000 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
10000 L
18100 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
890 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Power shift / manual gear
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Power shift / manual gear
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, 4-element torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, 4-element torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Multi‑gear
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Multi‑gear
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Spiral bevel gear differential with planetary reduction
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Spiral bevel gear differential with planetary reduction
Limited slip 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
Gear / piston pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Gear / piston pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
250 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
250 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
175 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
175 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
175 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
175 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Air‑assisted oil type four‑wheel brakes
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Air‑assisted oil type four‑wheel brakes
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Handbrake / mechanical brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Handbrake / mechanical brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
35 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
35 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating rear axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating rear axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
17 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
17 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7760 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
7760 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
3020 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
3020 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3400 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3400 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3450 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3450 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
2920 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
2920 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
3020 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
3020 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
2250 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2250 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6850 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6850 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3800 mm
Payload
5000 kg
16000 kg
Payload
5000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
11000 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
11000 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
9000 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
9000 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
180 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
180 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1130 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1130 mm
1800 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4000 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4000 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
60 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
60 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3
4.7
Bucket Capacity
3
4.7
Bucket Width
3000
3800
Bucket Width
3000
3800
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD monitor
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD monitor
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V/120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24V/120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
150 A
Alternator Output
70 A
150 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
DMO DM 953
Pros
- 215 HP engine gives good performance in material handling and site loading.
- 3 m³ bucket capacity is solid for medium construction, quarry and loading tasks.
- 16 t class puts it in a productive mid‑range loader segment between small and large machines.
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.
