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CAT 988K VS Volvo L120 Electric Comparison
CAT 988K
N/A
VS
Volvo L120 Electric
N/A
CAT 988K
₹160L
Volvo L120 Electric
₹250L
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CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Volvo L120 Electric
From ₹ 250 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
PMSM
Model
Cat C18 ACERT
PMSM
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Volvo
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Fully electric drive motor
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Fully electric drive motor
Gross Power
403 HP
228 HP
Gross Power
403 HP
228 HP
Net Power
373 HP
228 HP
Net Power
373 HP
228 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
310 HP
Engine Power
541 HP
310 HP
Engine Displacement
18100 L
NA L
Engine Displacement
18100 L
NA L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
NA rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
NA rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
NA
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
NA
Emission Standard
BS IV
Zero emissions
Emission Standard
BS IV
Zero emissions
Max Torque
3000 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
3000 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Electric direct drive
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Electric direct drive
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
Single-speed reduction
Gear Box Type
4-speed planetary powershift
Single-speed reduction
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited-slip differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited-slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing system
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing 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
280 L/min
Max Pump Flow
580 L/min
280 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
550 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied, electrically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied, electrically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 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 drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
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
8400 mm
Overall Length
11000 mm
8400 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
4300 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
NA mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
NA mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
3350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2900 mm
Width Over Tyres
3800 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2900 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6900 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6900 mm
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
23.5 R25
Tyre Size
35/65 R33
23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.7 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3800 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
3800 mm
3000 mm
Payload
16000 kg
9000 kg
Payload
16000 kg
9000 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
13500 kg
Static Tipping Load
36000 kg
13500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
12500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28000 kg
12500 kg
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
170 kN
Max Breakout Force
450 kN
170 kN
Dump Height
3600 mm
3200 mm
Dump Height
3600 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1800 mm
1100 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
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 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
4100 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
6500 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.3
Bucket Capacity
4.7
3.3
Bucket Width
3800
3000
Bucket Width
3800
3000
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 touchscreen display
Display Type
Advanced digital display
Digital touchscreen display
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension premium seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
70 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
70 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
300KWh V/Ah
Alternator Output
150 A
NA A
Alternator Output
150 A
NA A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
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
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.
Volvo L120 Electric
Pros
- Fully electric → no exhaust emissions
- Up to 65% energy cost reduction vs diesel
- Matches diesel L120 performance class
