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CAT 988K VS Liebherr L 550 Comparison
CAT 988K
N/A
VS
Liebherr L 550
N/A
CAT 988K
₹160L
Liebherr L 550
₹150L
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CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Liebherr L 550
From ₹ 150 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Liebherr D934 / D936
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Liebherr D934 / D936
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Liebherr
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Liebherr
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
168 HP
Gross Power
403 HP
168 HP
Net Power
373 HP
160 HP
Net Power
373 HP
160 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
228 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
228 HP
Engine Displacement
18100 L
7000 L
Engine Displacement
18100 L
7000 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
3000 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
3000 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Hydrostatic / Power-split
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Hydrostatic / Power-split
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
NA
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
NA
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Continuously variable
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Continuously variable
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Automatic limited-slip differentials
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Automatic limited-slip differentials
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 axial piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
350 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
350 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
250 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
250 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
350 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
350 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Wet multi-disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Wet multi-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 planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating planetary axle
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
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
40 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
7500 mm
Overall Length
11000 mm
7500 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3100 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2800 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
2100 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
2100 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6500 mm
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
20.5 R25
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
20.5 R25
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
2700 mm
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2700 mm
Payload
16000 kg
6000 kg
Payload
16000 kg
6000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
10500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
10500 kg
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
150 kN
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
150 kN
Dump Height
3600 mm
3200 mm
Dump Height
3600 mm
3200 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
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
55 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
4000 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
4000 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
150 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
150 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.1
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.1
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 multifunction display
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Digital multifunction display
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Air-suspension ergonomic 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 / ~170–200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~170–200 Ah 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.
Liebherr L 550
Pros
- Liebherr hydrostatic driveline reduces fuel consumption significantly
- Strong breakout force → faster loading cycles
- Well-balanced design reduces rear lift during heavy loads
