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L&T WL9020 CEV STAGE IV VS CAT 988K Comparison
L&T WL9020 CEV STAGE IV
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CAT 988K
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L&T WL9020 CEV STAGE IV
₹49L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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L&T WL9020 CEV STAGE IV
From ₹ 49 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
AL‑H6C413323
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
AL‑H6C413323
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Larsen & Toubro
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Larsen & Toubro
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4‑stroke, inline 6‑cylinder, turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4‑stroke, inline 6‑cylinder, turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
99 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
99 HP
403 HP
Net Power
95 HP
373 HP
Net Power
95 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
5760 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
5760 L
18100 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2300 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
CEV Stage IV / Bharat Stage IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
CEV Stage IV / Bharat Stage IV
BS IV
Max Torque
475 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
475 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift transmission
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Powershift 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
Powershift planetary gearbox
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Powershift planetary 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
Open centre hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Open centre hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Tandem gear pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Tandem gear 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
210 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
180 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
180 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
210 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
210 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Oil‑immersed multi disc
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Oil‑immersed multi disc
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Internal expanding shoe brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Internal expanding shoe brake
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated steering, fully hydraulic
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated steering, fully hydraulic
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy‑duty drive axle with limited slip differential
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy‑duty drive axle with limited slip differential
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
10 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary hub reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary hub 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
22 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
22 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7200 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
7200 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3100 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3100 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3150 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3150 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
2950 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
2950 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
410 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
410 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
5800 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5800 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
17.5‑25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
17.5‑25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2800 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
2800 mm
3800 mm
Payload
3500 kg
16000 kg
Payload
3500 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8500 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8500 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7800 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7800 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
120 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
120 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
2750 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
2750 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
3700 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3700 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
70 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
70 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.5
4.7
Bucket Capacity
3.5
4.7
Bucket Width
2800
3800
Bucket Width
2800
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 seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
75 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
90 A
150 A
Alternator Output
90 A
150 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
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
L&T WL9020 CEV STAGE IV
Pros
- High Engine Power: 140 HP gives good performance for material handling and site work.
- Good Bucket Range: 1.5 – 3.5 m³ capacity suits different materials and applications.
- Robust Weight & Build: ~11.5 t operating weight provides stability and load‑handling capacity.
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.