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L&T 9020 VS CAT 966H Comparison

L&T 9020

L&T 9020

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CAT 966H

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L&T 9020

L&T 9020

49L

CAT 966H

CAT 966H

80L

Engine

Model
L&T‑SAA4D95LE‑6
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
L&T Diesel
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Inline 4‑cylinder, water‑cooled, turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
100 HP
216 HP
Net Power
95 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
4500 L
11100 L
Number Of Cylinders
4 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, After‑cooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS‑IV
BS III
Max Torque
650 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Power shift transmission
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single‑stage torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Powershift planetary gearbox
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Open centre hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
150 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
140 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
210 bar
300 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Heavy‑duty drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives

Speed

Top Forward Speed
35 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
22 km/h
27 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
7200 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3100 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3150 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
2950 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2450 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
1900 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5800 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
17.5‑25
26.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2800 mm
3000 mm
Payload
3500 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
9000 kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7800 kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
2750 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1150 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)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3700 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
70 mm
120 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.5
3.4
Bucket Width
2800
3000

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD monitor
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
76 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours

L&T 9020

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Pros

  • High engine power for its class – ~140 HP gives good performance for medium‑duty tasks
  • Versatile bucket options – 1.5 to 3.5 m³ capacity adapts to varied materials.
  • Solid operating weight (~11.4 t) – Offers stability and load‑handling capability.

CAT 966H

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Pros

  • Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
  • Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
  • Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency