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LiuGong CLG 856H VS CAT 973K Comparison
LiuGong CLG 856H
₹ 75 L - 95 L
VS
CAT 973K
₹ 50 L - 66 L
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LiuGong CLG 856H
From ₹ 75 Lakh
CAT 973K
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
QSL9.3
Cat C9.3
Model
QSL9.3
Cat C9.3
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with air-to-air intercooler
Diesel, turbocharged
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with air-to-air intercooler
Diesel, turbocharged
Gross Power
160 HP
205 HP
Gross Power
160 HP
205 HP
Net Power
155 HP
205 HP
Net Power
155 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
220 HP
274 HP
Engine Power
220 HP
274 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
10500 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
10500 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & intercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged & intercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS III
Tier 4 Final
Emission Standard
BS III
Tier 4 Final
Max Torque
1200 Nm
1300 Nm
Max Torque
1200 Nm
1300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Countershaft powershift transmission
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Transmission Type
Countershaft powershift transmission
Hydrostatic or planetary powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage three-element
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage three-element
Integrated hydrostatic drive
Gear Box Type
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
EHC with travel
Gear Box Type
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
EHC with travel
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
NA
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
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 axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
210 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
210 L/min
System Pressure
207 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
207 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
300 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
300 L/min
189 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
207 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
207 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet multi-disc brakes
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet multi-disc brakes
Hydrostatic braking via transmission
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring‑applied multi‑disc
Steering Type
Load-sensing articulated hydraulic steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Type
Load-sensing articulated hydraulic steering
Differential steering via hydrostatic control
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
38 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
NA
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty rigid drive axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating drive axle
NA
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating drive axle
NA
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
10 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction final drive
hydrostatic track
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction final drive
hydrostatic track
Speed
Top Forward Speed
38 km/h
11 km/h
Top Forward Speed
38 km/h
11 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
10 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
10 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8200 mm
7496 mm
Overall Length
8200 mm
7496 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
2385 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
2385 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3400 mm
3510 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3400 mm
3510 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
N/A mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
N/A mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
480 mm
456 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
480 mm
456 mm
Width Over Tyres
3200 mm
2390 mm
Width Over Tyres
3200 mm
2390 mm
Wheel Tread
2350 mm
2160 mm
Wheel Tread
2350 mm
2160 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6900 mm
7665 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6900 mm
7665 mm
Tyre Size
26.5-25
NA
Tyre Size
26.5-25
NA
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5.6 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5.6 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3200 mm
2982 mm
Bucket Width
3200 mm
2982 mm
Payload
6000 kg
28892 kg
Payload
6000 kg
28892 kg
Static Tipping Load
12000 kg
NA kg
Static Tipping Load
12000 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11000 kg
NA kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11000 kg
NA kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
213 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
213 kN
Dump Height
3100 mm
2900 mm
Dump Height
3100 mm
2900 mm
Dumping Reach
1250 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1250 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
43 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
43 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
48 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
48 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4300 mm
4218 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4300 mm
4218 mm
Max Digging Depth
80 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
80 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5.6
3.2
Bucket Capacity
5.6
3.2
Bucket Width
3200
2982
Bucket Width
3200
2982
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD digital display monitor
Electronic with gauges
Display Type
LCD digital display monitor
Electronic with gauges
Seat Type
Adjustable air suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable air 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
24 V / 180 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V / 180 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
LiuGong CLG 856H
Pros
- High power engine (217 HP) suitable for construction, mining, and heavy material handling.
- Large bucket capacity (3.0–3.5 m³) increases productivity in bulk loading.
- Strong breakout force (~150–160 kN) for tough materials like rocks and aggregates.
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.
