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CAT Hindustan 2021E VS CAT 988K Comparison
CAT Hindustan 2021E
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CAT 988K
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CAT Hindustan 2021E
₹51L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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CAT Hindustan 2021E
From ₹ 51 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
H6C413323
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
H6C413323
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Cat Hindustan co‑powered
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cat Hindustan co‑powered
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4‑Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4‑Stroke Turbocharged Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
98 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
98 HP
403 HP
Net Power
98 HP
373 HP
Net Power
98 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
5760 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
5760 L
18100 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
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
650 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
650 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Powershift
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
2‑phase, 4‑element twin‑turbine
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
2‑phase, 4‑element twin‑turbine
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Powershift full‑automatic
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Powershift full‑automatic
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Conventional heavy duty differential with planetary hub reduction
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Conventional heavy duty differential with planetary hub reduction
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open‑center system
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Open‑center system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Tandem gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Tandem gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
196 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
196 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
213 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
213 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
196 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
196 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
213 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
213 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
4‑wheel air actuated brakes with separate circuits
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
4‑wheel air actuated brakes with separate circuits
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Hand operated & mechanically expanding shoe brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Hand operated & mechanically expanding shoe brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Load‑sensing hydrostatic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing hydrostatic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Fixed axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
11 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
11 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction final drive
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction final drive
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
25 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
9.5 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
9.5 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7034 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
7034 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
2362 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
2362 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
4893 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
4893 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3207 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3207 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
2740 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
2740 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
2658 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
2658 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
367 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
367 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2362 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
2362 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
1976 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
1976 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
4970 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
4970 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5598 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5598 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 20PR E3/L3
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 20PR E3/L3
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2550 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
2550 mm
3800 mm
Payload
3210 kg
16000 kg
Payload
3210 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7675 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7675 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6384 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6384 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
102 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
102 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
2396 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
2396 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1157 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1157 mm
1800 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
58 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
58 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 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
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3628 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
102 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
102 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3
4.7
Bucket Capacity
3
4.7
Bucket Width
2550
3800
Bucket Width
2550
3800
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
78 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
78 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
150 A
Alternator Output
65 A
150 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
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
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 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.
