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CAT 988K VS Schwing Stetter ZL48GV Comparison
CAT 988K
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Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
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CAT 988K
₹160L
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
₹70L
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CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
From ₹ 70 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Weichai WP7G
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Weichai WP7G
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai Power
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Weichai Power
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
169 HP
Gross Power
403 HP
169 HP
Net Power
373 HP
165 HP
Net Power
373 HP
165 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
230 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
230 HP
Engine Displacement
18100 L
7500 L
Engine Displacement
18100 L
7500 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
3000 Nm
1050 Nm
Max Torque
3000 Nm
1050 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Power shift transmission
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Power shift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage, single-phase
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Single-stage, single-phase
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Countershaft (2 forward / 2 reverse)
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Countershaft (2 forward / 2 reverse)
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Conventional differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Conventional differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Open-center hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Open-center hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
240 L/min
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
240 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
200 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
200 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
200 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
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Air-assisted hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Drum type / mechanical
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Drum type / mechanical
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
35 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
35 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty drive axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Heavy-duty drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary / hub reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary / hub 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
8000 mm
Overall Length
11000 mm
8000 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3350 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3350 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
420 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
420 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
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6000 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 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Width
3800 mm
2800 mm
Payload
16000 kg
6000 kg
Payload
16000 kg
6000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
10200 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
10200 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
160 kN
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
160 kN
Dump Height
3600 mm
3050 mm
Dump Height
3600 mm
3050 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1300 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1300 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 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
4100 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3
Bucket Width
3800
2800
Bucket Width
3800
2800
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
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Noise Level
75 db(A)
80 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
80 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~150–180 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~150–180 Ah 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
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
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.
Schwing Stetter ZL48GV
Pros
- 230 HP Weichai engine → strong performance for heavy-duty work
- 5,000 kg payload → suitable for quarry, batching plants, and aggregates
- 1000 Nm → better low-speed pulling and loading efficiency
