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JCB 433-4 VS CAT 988K Comparison
JCB 433-4
N/A
VS
CAT 988K
N/A
JCB 433-4
₹45L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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JCB 433-4
From ₹ 45 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
ecoMAX 444
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
ecoMAX 444
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
JCB
Caterpillar
Engine Make
JCB
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-cylinder, turbocharged, water-cooled diesel engine
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4-cylinder, turbocharged, water-cooled diesel engine
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
93 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
93 HP
403 HP
Net Power
90 HP
373 HP
Net Power
90 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
125 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
125 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
4440 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
4440 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
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS-IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS-IV
BS IV
Max Torque
516 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
516 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Power shift transmission
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Power shift transmission
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
4-speed powershift gearbox
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
4-speed powershift gearbox
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
150 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
150 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
140 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
140 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
250 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Oil-immersed multi-disc brakes
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Oil-immersed multi-disc brakes
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary hub reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary hub reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
31 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
31 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7040 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
7040 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3200 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3200 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
2850 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
2850 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2450 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
2450 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
1900 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
1900 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5200 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5200 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5900 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5900 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
17.5-25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
17.5-25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2550 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
2550 mm
3800 mm
Payload
3200 kg
16000 kg
Payload
3200 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8200 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8200 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6790 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
6790 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
120 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
120 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
2850 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
2850 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1050 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1050 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)
55 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3600 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3600 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
60 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
60 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.1
4.7
Bucket Capacity
3.1
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 monitor
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD monitor
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
150 A
Alternator Output
80 A
150 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
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
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
JCB 433-4
Pros
- Fuel-efficient engine – 4.4-litre JCB ecoMax engine provides good power with better fuel economy.
- Good lifting capability – Nearly 6.7-ton tipping load for medium construction work.
- Compact size – Easier to operate in small construction sites and warehouses.
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.
