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JCB 440-5 VS CAT 973K Comparison
JCB 440-5
₹ 54 L - 60 L
VS
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
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JCB 440-5
From ₹ 54 Lakh
CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB EcoMAX 448
Cat C9.3
Model
JCB EcoMAX 448
Cat C9.3
Engine Make
JCB
Caterpillar
Engine Make
JCB
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Diesel, turbocharged
Gross Power
113 HP
205 HP
Gross Power
113 HP
205 HP
Net Power
108 HP
205 HP
Net Power
108 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
112 HP
274 HP
Engine Power
112 HP
274 HP
Engine Displacement
4800 L
10500 L
Engine Displacement
4800 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
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4 Final
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4 Final
Max Torque
600 Nm
1300 Nm
Max Torque
600 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
Powershift (4 Forward / 3 Reverse)
EHC with travel
Gear Box Type
Powershift (4 Forward / 3 Reverse)
EHC with travel
Differential Type
Open / optional limited slip
NA
Differential Type
Open / optional limited slip
NA
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing variable displacement
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing variable displacement
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
210 L/min
Max Pump Flow
180 L/min
210 L/min
System Pressure
230 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
230 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
170 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
170 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
220 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
220 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Oil-immersed multi-disc brakes
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Service Brake Type
Oil-immersed multi-disc brakes
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Rigid drive axle
NA
Front Axle Type
Rigid drive axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
NA
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Epicyclic planetary reduction
hydrostatic track
Final Drive Type
Epicyclic planetary reduction
hydrostatic track
Speed
Top Forward Speed
33 km/h
11 km/h
Top Forward Speed
33 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
7200 mm
7496 mm
Overall Length
7200 mm
7496 mm
Overall Width
2600 mm
2385 mm
Overall Width
2600 mm
2385 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3350 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3350 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3350 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3350 mm
3510 mm
Wheel Base
2800 mm
N/A mm
Wheel Base
2800 mm
N/A mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
456 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
456 mm
Width Over Tyres
2600 mm
2390 mm
Width Over Tyres
2600 mm
2390 mm
Wheel Tread
2000 mm
2160 mm
Wheel Tread
2000 mm
2160 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5500 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5500 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6100 mm
7665 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6100 mm
7665 mm
Tyre Size
20.5–25
NA
Tyre Size
20.5–25
NA
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.16 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.16 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2600 mm
2982 mm
Bucket Width
2600 mm
2982 mm
Payload
4000 kg
28892 kg
Payload
4000 kg
28892 kg
Static Tipping Load
9100 kg
NA kg
Static Tipping Load
9100 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7900 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7900 kg
NA kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
213 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
213 kN
Dump Height
2700 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
2700 mm
2900 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
50 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
50 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3900 mm
4218 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3900 mm
4218 mm
Max Digging Depth
60 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
60 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.16
3.2
Bucket Capacity
3.16
3.2
Bucket Width
2600
2982
Bucket Width
2600
2982
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital + analog display
Electronic with gauges
Display Type
Digital + analog display
Electronic with gauges
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
12V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
100 A
70 A
Alternator Output
100 A
70 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
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
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
JCB 440-5
Pros
- Fuel-efficient EcoMAX engine with high torque (~600 Nm)
- Good payload (~4 ton) → suitable for construction & aggregates
- Strong service network & reliability
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.
