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L&T 9020 SX VS CAT 966H Comparison
L&T 9020 SX
N/A
VS
CAT 966H
N/A
L&T 9020 SX
₹39L
CAT 966H
₹80L
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L&T 9020 SX
From ₹ 39 Lakh
CAT 966H
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins QS B4.5
Cat C11 ACERT
Model
Cummins QS B4.5
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
4‑stroke, liquid cooled, turbocharged, direct injection
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
104 HP
216 HP
Gross Power
104 HP
216 HP
Net Power
104 HP
195 HP
Net Power
104 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
281 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
4458 L
11100 L
Engine Displacement
4458 L
11100 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 III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
608 Nm
1250 Nm
Max Torque
608 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Automatic powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Avtec TT270
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Avtec TT270
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Powershift (2F/1R)
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Powershift (2F/1R)
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited‑slip differential
Open differential
Differential Type
Limited‑slip differential
Open differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load‑sensing / articulated loader hydraulics
Load-sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load‑sensing / articulated loader hydraulics
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
240 L/min
290 L/min
Max Pump Flow
240 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
270 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
270 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
230 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
230 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
270 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
270 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Oil‑immersed wet multi‑disc
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Internal expanding shoe
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Internal expanding shoe
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed front axle with limited‑slip differential
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
11 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
29 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
29 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
14 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
14 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7480 mm
8700 mm
Overall Length
7480 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
2325 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2325 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3276 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
3276 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3276 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3276 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
2910 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
2910 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
2800 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
2800 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
410 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
410 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2325 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2325 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
1920 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
1920 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5835 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5835 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5829 mm
7000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5829 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
14.00x25‑L3‑20PR
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2700 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2700 mm
3000 mm
Payload
35000 kg
8000 kg
Payload
35000 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
11400 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
11400 kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10000 kg
14500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10000 kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
113 kN
190 kN
Max Breakout Force
113 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
2715 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
2715 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1248 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1248 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
50 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
47 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
47 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
53 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
53 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
3810 mm
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3810 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.4
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.4
Bucket Width
2700
3000
Bucket Width
2700
3000
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital diagnostic display
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Digital diagnostic display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable air suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable air suspension seat
Air 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
24 V V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
100 A
100 A
Alternator Output
100 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
L&T 9020 SX
Pros
- Good Power for Class: Robust 140 HP Cummins engine delivers solid performance for general loading tasks.
- Payload & Capability: Payload around 3,500 kg and flexible bucket options (1.5–3.5 m³).
- Higher Ground Clearance: ~410 mm, making it more capable on uneven sites.
CAT 966H
Pros
- Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
- Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency