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CAT Hindustan 2021Z VS CAT 988K Comparison
CAT Hindustan 2021Z
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CAT 988K
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CAT Hindustan 2021Z
₹28L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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CAT Hindustan 2021Z
From ₹ 28 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
HM 2021Z
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
HM 2021Z
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Hindustan
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Hindustan
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-Stroke, Turbocharged, Intercooled Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4-Stroke, Turbocharged, Intercooled Diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
99 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
99 HP
403 HP
Net Power
97 HP
373 HP
Net Power
97 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
4130 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
4130 L
18100 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
BS IV
Emission Standard
Bharat Stage III
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
Single-stage, 3-element
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage, 3-element
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Automatic Powershift
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Automatic Powershift
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited Slip Front & Rear
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Limited Slip Front & Rear
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Open Center Hydraulic
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Open Center Hydraulic
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
160 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
160 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
120 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
120 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
200 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
200 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Dual Circuit, Wet Disc
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Dual Circuit, Wet Disc
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated Hydraulic
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated Hydraulic
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Rigid Drive Axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Rigid Drive Axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating Rigid Axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating Rigid Axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary Reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary Reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
35 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
35 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
6880 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
6880 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
2460 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
2460 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3140 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3140 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3140 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3140 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3180 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3180 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
3050 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
3050 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2460 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
2460 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
1920 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
1920 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6200 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
20.5
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
20.5
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2450 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
2450 mm
3800 mm
Payload
3000 kg
16000 kg
Payload
3000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
6423 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
6423 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6200 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6200 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
116 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
116 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
3000 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1020 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1020 mm
1800 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
45 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
3220 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3220 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3
4.7
Bucket Capacity
3
4.7
Bucket Width
2450
3800
Bucket Width
2450
3800
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
Advanced digital display
Display Type
LCD Digital Monitor
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
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
12V / 150 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
12V / 150 Ah 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 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 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.
