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CAT Hindustan 2021E VS CAT 973K Comparison
CAT Hindustan 2021E
N/A
VS
CAT 973K
N/A
CAT Hindustan 2021E
₹51L
CAT 973K
₹200L
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CAT Hindustan 2021E
From ₹ 51 Lakh
CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Engine
Model
H6C413323
Cat C9.3
Model
H6C413323
Cat C9.3
Engine Make
Cat Hindustan co‑powered
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cat Hindustan co‑powered
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4‑Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Engine Type
4‑Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Gross Power
98 HP
205 HP
Gross Power
98 HP
205 HP
Net Power
98 HP
205 HP
Net Power
98 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
274 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
274 HP
Engine Displacement
5760 L
10500 L
Engine Displacement
5760 L
10500 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged Intercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged Intercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4 Final
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4 Final
Max Torque
650 Nm
1300 Nm
Max Torque
650 Nm
1300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
2‑phase, 4‑element twin‑turbine
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque Converter Type
2‑phase, 4‑element twin‑turbine
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Gear Box Type
Powershift full‑automatic
EHC with travel
Gear Box Type
Powershift full‑automatic
EHC with travel
Differential Type
Conventional heavy duty differential with planetary hub reduction
NA
Differential Type
Conventional heavy duty differential with planetary hub reduction
NA
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open‑center system
Load sensing variable displacement
System Type
Open‑center system
Load sensing variable displacement
Pump Type
Tandem gear pump
Variable displacement piston
Pump Type
Tandem gear pump
Variable displacement piston
Max Pump Flow
196 L/min
210 L/min
Max Pump Flow
196 L/min
210 L/min
System Pressure
213 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
213 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
196 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
196 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
213 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
213 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
4‑wheel air actuated brakes with separate circuits
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Service Brake Type
4‑wheel air actuated brakes with separate circuits
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Parking Brake Type
Hand operated & mechanically expanding shoe brake
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Hand operated & mechanically expanding shoe brake
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Steering Type
Load‑sensing hydrostatic articulated steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Type
Load‑sensing hydrostatic articulated steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed axle
NA
Front Axle Type
Fixed axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
NA
Oscillation Angle
11 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
11 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction final drive
hydrostatic track
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction final drive
hydrostatic track
Speed
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
11 km/h
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
11 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
9.5 km/h
10 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
9.5 km/h
10 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7034 mm
7496 mm
Overall Length
7034 mm
7496 mm
Overall Width
2362 mm
2385 mm
Overall Width
2362 mm
2385 mm
Overall Height
4893 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
4893 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3207 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3207 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
2740 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
2740 mm
3510 mm
Wheel Base
2658 mm
N/A mm
Wheel Base
2658 mm
N/A mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
367 mm
456 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
367 mm
456 mm
Width Over Tyres
2362 mm
2390 mm
Width Over Tyres
2362 mm
2390 mm
Wheel Tread
1976 mm
2160 mm
Wheel Tread
1976 mm
2160 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
4970 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
4970 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5598 mm
7665 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5598 mm
7665 mm
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 20PR E3/L3
NA
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 20PR E3/L3
NA
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2550 mm
2982 mm
Bucket Width
2550 mm
2982 mm
Payload
3210 kg
28892 kg
Payload
3210 kg
28892 kg
Static Tipping Load
7675 kg
NA kg
Static Tipping Load
7675 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6384 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6384 kg
NA kg
Max Breakout Force
102 kN
213 kN
Max Breakout Force
102 kN
213 kN
Dump Height
2396 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
2396 mm
2900 mm
Dumping Reach
1157 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1157 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
58 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
58 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
58 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
58 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3628 mm
4218 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3628 mm
4218 mm
Max Digging Depth
102 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
102 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3
3.2
Bucket Capacity
3
3.2
Bucket Width
2550
2982
Bucket Width
2550
2982
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD
Electronic with gauges
Display Type
Digital LCD
Electronic with gauges
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension
Suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
78 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
78 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
70 A
Alternator Output
65 A
70 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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
4000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
4000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT Hindustan 2021E
Pros
- High productivity for medium‑duty construction & material handling.
- Efficient 133 HP turbocharged engine tuned for fuel economy.
- Strong bucket capacity range (1.53–3.0 m³) suitable for diverse tasks
CAT 973K
Pros
- 275 HP Cat C9.3 engine delivers strong drawbar pull and bucket breakout for demanding work.
- Nearly 29 tonnes operating weight gives excellent traction and stability on slopes/uneven ground.
- Supports a range from 3.2 m³ GP to 4.9 m³ landfill bucket — versatile for different materials.
