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CAT 988K VS JCB 433-5 Comparison
CAT 988K
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JCB 433-5
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CAT 988K
₹160L
JCB 433-5
₹44L
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CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
JCB 433-5
From ₹ 44 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
JCB EcoMAX 448
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
JCB EcoMAX 448
Engine Make
Caterpillar
JCB
Engine Make
Caterpillar
JCB
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Gross Power
403 HP
97 HP
Gross Power
403 HP
97 HP
Net Power
373 HP
92 HP
Net Power
373 HP
92 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
97 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
97 HP
Engine Displacement
18100 L
4800 L
Engine Displacement
18100 L
4800 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
3000 Nm
550 Nm
Max Torque
3000 Nm
550 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage, 3-element
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage, 3-element
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Synchromesh / powershift (4F/3R)
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Synchromesh / powershift (4F/3R)
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Open center
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Open center
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
150 L/min
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
150 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
210 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
140 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
140 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
200 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
200 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Oil-immersed multi-disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Oil-immersed multi-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
Rigid drive axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rigid drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Epicyclic planetary
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Epicyclic planetary
Speed
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
34 km/h
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
34 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
11000 mm
6900 mm
Overall Length
11000 mm
6900 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3200 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
2700 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
2700 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
400 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2400 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2400 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
1900 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
1900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
5800 mm
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
17.5–25
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
17.5–25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3.1 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2400 mm
Payload
16000 kg
3000 kg
Payload
16000 kg
3000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
7000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
7000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
6000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
6000 kg
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
120 kN
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
120 kN
Dump Height
3600 mm
3500 mm
Dump Height
3600 mm
3500 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1000 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1000 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
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
50 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
3800 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
3800 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
50 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
50 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.1
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.1
Bucket Width
3800
2400
Bucket Width
3800
2400
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
Digital + analog cluster
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Digital + analog cluster
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Adjustable suspension 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
24 V/Ah
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
150 A
95 A
Alternator Output
150 A
95 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
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.
JCB 433-5
Pros
- Fuel efficient engine with high torque at low RPM
- Low maintenance cost and longer service intervals
- Comfortable cabin with AC and joystick controls
