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CAT Hindustan 2021Z VS CAT 973K Comparison
CAT Hindustan 2021Z
N/A
VS
CAT 973K
N/A
CAT Hindustan 2021Z
₹28L
CAT 973K
₹200L
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CAT Hindustan 2021Z
From ₹ 28 Lakh
CAT 973K
From ₹ 200 Lakh
Engine
Model
HM 2021Z
Cat C9.3
Model
HM 2021Z
Cat C9.3
Engine Make
Hindustan
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Hindustan
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-Stroke, Turbocharged, Intercooled Diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Engine Type
4-Stroke, Turbocharged, Intercooled Diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Gross Power
99 HP
205 HP
Gross Power
99 HP
205 HP
Net Power
97 HP
205 HP
Net Power
97 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
274 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
274 HP
Engine Displacement
4130 L
10500 L
Engine Displacement
4130 L
10500 L
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged Intercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged Intercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
Bharat Stage III
Tier 4 Final
Emission Standard
Bharat Stage III
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
Single-stage, 3-element
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, 3-element
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Gear Box Type
Automatic Powershift
EHC with travel
Gear Box Type
Automatic Powershift
EHC with travel
Differential Type
Limited Slip Front & Rear
NA
Differential Type
Limited Slip Front & Rear
NA
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open Center Hydraulic
Load sensing variable displacement
System Type
Open Center Hydraulic
Load sensing variable displacement
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement piston
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement piston
Max Pump Flow
160 L/min
210 L/min
Max Pump Flow
160 L/min
210 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
120 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
120 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
200 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
200 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Dual Circuit, Wet Disc
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Service Brake Type
Dual Circuit, Wet Disc
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Steering Type
Articulated Hydraulic
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Type
Articulated Hydraulic
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Rigid Drive Axle
NA
Front Axle Type
Rigid Drive Axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating Rigid Axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating Rigid Axle
NA
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary Reduction
hydrostatic track
Final Drive Type
Planetary Reduction
hydrostatic track
Speed
Top Forward Speed
35 km/h
11 km/h
Top Forward Speed
35 km/h
11 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
10 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
10 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
6880 mm
7496 mm
Overall Length
6880 mm
7496 mm
Overall Width
2460 mm
2385 mm
Overall Width
2460 mm
2385 mm
Overall Height
3140 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3140 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3140 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3140 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3180 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3180 mm
3510 mm
Wheel Base
3050 mm
N/A mm
Wheel Base
3050 mm
N/A mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
456 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
456 mm
Width Over Tyres
2460 mm
2390 mm
Width Over Tyres
2460 mm
2390 mm
Wheel Tread
1920 mm
2160 mm
Wheel Tread
1920 mm
2160 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
7665 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
7665 mm
Tyre Size
20.5
NA
Tyre Size
20.5
NA
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2450 mm
2982 mm
Bucket Width
2450 mm
2982 mm
Payload
3000 kg
28892 kg
Payload
3000 kg
28892 kg
Static Tipping Load
6423 kg
NA kg
Static Tipping Load
6423 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6200 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6200 kg
NA kg
Max Breakout Force
116 kN
213 kN
Max Breakout Force
116 kN
213 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
3000 mm
2900 mm
Dumping Reach
1020 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1020 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3220 mm
4218 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3220 mm
4218 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3
3.2
Bucket Capacity
3
3.2
Bucket Width
2450
2982
Bucket Width
2450
2982
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Digital Monitor
Electronic with gauges
Display Type
LCD Digital Monitor
Electronic with gauges
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
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
12V / 150 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
12V / 150 Ah 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 2021Z
Pros
- Good fuel efficiency for medium construction tasks
- High bucket capacity for faster loading cycles
- Strong 133 HP engine suitable for quarry and construction work
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.
