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CAT 988K VS Liebherr L 566 Comparison

CAT 988K

CAT 988K

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Liebherr L 566

Liebherr L 566

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CAT 988K

CAT 988K

160L

Liebherr L 566

Liebherr L 566

250L

Engine

Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Liebherr D946
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Liebherr
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
403 HP
230 HP
Net Power
373 HP
220 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
272 HP
Engine Displacement
18100 L
10600 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
3000 Nm
1450 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Hydrostatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
NA
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Continuously variable
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Automatic limited-slip differentials

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
350 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
350 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
300 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
330 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Wet multi-disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction

Speed

Top Forward Speed
24 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
25 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
11000 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3500 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
23.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
4.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3800 mm
3200 mm
Payload
16000 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
13000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
11000 kg
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
180 kN
Dump Height
3600 mm
3500 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1400 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
4300 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
150 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
4.7
4.2
Bucket Width
3800
3200

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Digital multifunction display
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
150 A
120 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
4000 Hours

CAT 988K

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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 566

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Pros

  • Hydrostatic / XPower driveline reduces fuel consumption significantly
  • Up to 310 HP → strong performance in mining & heavy-duty work
  • Wide range (3.5–12 m³) → suitable for quarry, coal, aggregates