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CAT Hindustan 2021Z VS CAT 986H Comparison

CAT Hindustan 2021Z

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CAT Hindustan 2021Z

CAT Hindustan 2021Z

28L

CAT 986H

CAT 986H

16L

Engine

Model
HM 2021Z
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Hindustan
Cat C15 ACERT
Engine Type
4-Stroke, Turbocharged, Intercooled Diesel
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
Gross Power
99 HP
335 HP
Net Power
97 HP
305 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
409 HP
Engine Displacement
4130 L
15200 L
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged Intercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Bharat Stage III
Tier 2 / Stage II
Max Torque
650 Nm
2320 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift
Cat planetary power‑shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, 3-element
Torque converter with lock‑up
Gear Box Type
Automatic Powershift
Power shift
Differential Type
Limited Slip Front & Rear
Conventional differential with limited slip

Hydraulic System

System Type
Open Center Hydraulic
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
160 L/min
200 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
276 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
120 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
200 bar
276 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Dual Circuit, Wet Disc
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated Hydraulic
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
70 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Rigid Drive Axle
Fixed
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating Rigid Axle
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
12.5 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary Reduction
Planetary final drives

Speed

Top Forward Speed
35 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
25 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
6880 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2460 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3140 mm
4110 mm
Height Over Cab
3140 mm
4100 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3180 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
3050 mm
3810 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
3075 mm
Width Over Tyres
2460 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Tread
1920 mm
2700 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
20.5
29.5R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2450 mm
3500 mm
Payload
3000 kg
12700 kg
Static Tipping Load
6423 kg
25000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6200 kg
25506 kg
Max Breakout Force
116 kN
140 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
3070 mm
Dumping Reach
1020 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3220 mm
4900 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
NA mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3
5
Bucket Width
2450
3500

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Digital Monitor
Digital monitor display
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
78 db(A)
76 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
12V / 150 Ah V/Ah
24V V/Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
115 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Warranty
4000 Hours
3000 Hours

CAT Hindustan 2021Z

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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 986H

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Pros

  • Large 409 hp engine with ~2320 Nm torque provides strong performance in heavy-duty loading and material handling tasks
  • Bucket range up to ~10.3 m³ makes it suitable for quarry, mining, and bulk material applications.
  • High operating weight (~43.7 t) ensures stability and durability under tough conditions.