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Liebherr L 550 VS CAT 966H Comparison
Liebherr L 550
N/A
VS
CAT 966H
N/A
Liebherr L 550
₹150L
CAT 966H
₹80L
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Liebherr L 550
From ₹ 150 Lakh
CAT 966H
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Liebherr D934 / D936
Cat C11 ACERT
Model
Liebherr D934 / D936
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
Liebherr
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Liebherr
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
168 HP
216 HP
Gross Power
168 HP
216 HP
Net Power
160 HP
195 HP
Net Power
160 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
228 HP
281 HP
Engine Power
228 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
7000 L
11100 L
Engine Displacement
7000 L
11100 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1150 Nm
1250 Nm
Max Torque
1150 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic / Power-split
Automatic powershift
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic / Power-split
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
NA
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
NA
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Continuously variable
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Continuously variable
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Automatic limited-slip differentials
Open differential
Differential Type
Automatic limited-slip differentials
Open 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 axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
290 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
350 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
350 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
250 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
250 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
350 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
350 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet multi-disc brakes
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet multi-disc brakes
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
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
40 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7500 mm
8700 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3400 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
3400 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
3100 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3100 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2800 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2800 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2100 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5800 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6500 mm
7000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6500 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
20.5 R25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
20.5 R25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2700 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2700 mm
3000 mm
Payload
6000 kg
8000 kg
Payload
6000 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
10000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
10000 kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10500 kg
14500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10500 kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
190 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
55 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
55 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
55 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
55 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4000 mm
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4000 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
150 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.1
3.4
Bucket Capacity
3.1
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 multifunction display
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Digital multifunction display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Air-suspension ergonomic seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air-suspension ergonomic 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
24V / ~170–200 Ah V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24V / ~170–200 Ah V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
100 A
Alternator Output
120 A
100 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
No
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Liebherr L 550
Pros
- Liebherr hydrostatic driveline reduces fuel consumption significantly
- Strong breakout force → faster loading cycles
- Well-balanced design reduces rear lift during heavy loads
CAT 966H
Pros
- Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
- Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency
