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CAT 988K VS L&T 9020 SX Comparison
CAT 988K
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VS
L&T 9020 SX
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CAT 988K
₹160L
L&T 9020 SX
₹39L
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CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
L&T 9020 SX
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Cummins QS B4.5
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Cummins QS B4.5
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Cummins
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
Gross Power
403 HP
104 HP
Gross Power
403 HP
104 HP
Net Power
373 HP
104 HP
Net Power
373 HP
104 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
18100 L
4458 L
Engine Displacement
18100 L
4458 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
608 Nm
Max Torque
3000 Nm
608 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
Avtec TT270
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Avtec TT270
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Powershift (2F/1R)
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Powershift (2F/1R)
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 / articulated loader hydraulics
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load‑sensing / articulated loader hydraulics
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
240 L/min
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
240 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
270 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
270 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
230 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
270 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
270 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Internal expanding shoe
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Internal expanding shoe
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
29 km/h
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
29 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
14 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
14 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
11000 mm
7480 mm
Overall Length
11000 mm
7480 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2325 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2325 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3276 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3276 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
2910 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
2910 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
2800 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
410 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
410 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2325 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2325 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
1920 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
1920 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5835 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5835 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
5829 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
5829 mm
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
Performance
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2700 mm
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2700 mm
Payload
16000 kg
35000 kg
Payload
16000 kg
35000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
11400 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
11400 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
113 kN
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
113 kN
Dump Height
3600 mm
2715 mm
Dump Height
3600 mm
2715 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1248 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1248 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
47 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
47 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
53 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
53 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
3810 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
3810 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.5
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.5
Bucket Width
3800
2700
Bucket Width
3800
2700
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 diagnostic display
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Digital diagnostic display
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Adjustable air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Adjustable air 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
24 V V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V V/Ah
Alternator Output
150 A
100 A
Alternator Output
150 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
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
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 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.
L&T 9020 SX
Pros
- Good Power for Class: Robust 140 HP Cummins engine delivers solid performance for general loading tasks.
- Payload & Capability: Payload around 3,500 kg and flexible bucket options (1.5–3.5 m³).
- Higher Ground Clearance: ~410 mm, making it more capable on uneven sites.
