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CAT 988K VS JCB 437-4 Comparison
CAT 988K
N/A
VS
JCB 437-4
N/A
CAT 988K
₹160L
JCB 437-4
₹45L
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CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
JCB 437-4
From ₹ 45 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 Diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-Stroke Diesel
Gross Power
403 HP
108 HP
Gross Power
403 HP
108 HP
Net Power
373 HP
100 HP
Net Power
373 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
145 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
145 HP
Engine Displacement
18100 L
4880 L
Engine Displacement
18100 L
4880 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
CEV Stage IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
CEV Stage IV
Max Torque
3000 Nm
560 Nm
Max Torque
3000 Nm
560 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic Power Shift
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Hydraulic torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Hydraulic torque converter
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
4-speed forward / 3-speed reverse
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
4-speed forward / 3-speed reverse
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
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
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
176 L/min
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
176 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
176 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
176 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Hydraulic disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied hydraulic release
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
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10.5 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10.5 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drive
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drive
Speed
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
33 km/h
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
33 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
23 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
23 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
11000 mm
7510 mm
Overall Length
11000 mm
7510 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3260 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
380 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
380 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2400 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2400 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
1850 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
1850 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5920 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5920 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6040 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6040 mm
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
17.5 × 25
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
17.5 × 25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
2.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
2.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2580 mm
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2580 mm
Payload
16000 kg
4500 kg
Payload
16000 kg
4500 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
9090 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
9090 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
7090 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
7090 kg
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
120 kN
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
120 kN
Dump Height
3600 mm
2700 mm
Dump Height
3600 mm
2700 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
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
48 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
3830 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
3830 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.7
2.2
Bucket Capacity
4.7
2.2
Bucket Width
3800
2580
Bucket Width
3800
2580
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 LCD display
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Digital LCD display
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
24V / 100Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / 100Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
150 A
120 A
Alternator Output
150 A
120 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 437-4
Pros
- Strong engine performance with 145 HP for heavy loading tasks.
- High tipping load (~7090 kg) increases productivity in material handling.
- Efficient hydraulic system for smooth lift and control (176 L/min flow).
