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Tata Hitachi TL 340H Prime VS CAT 966 M Comparison
Tata Hitachi TL 340H Prime
N/A
VS
CAT 966 M
N/A
Tata Hitachi TL 340H Prime
₹45L
CAT 966 M
₹120L
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Tata Hitachi TL 340H Prime
From ₹ 45 Lakh
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins B4.5 CIV121
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Model
Cummins B4.5 CIV121
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cummins
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled, direct-injection diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, water-cooled, direct-injection diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
90 HP
232 HP
Gross Power
90 HP
232 HP
Net Power
74 HP
205 HP
Net Power
74 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
121 HP
311 HP
Engine Power
121 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
4500 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
4500 L
9300 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 with charge-air cooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged with charge-air cooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS-IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS-IV
BS IV
Max Torque
500 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic transmission
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic transmission
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4-wheel drive articulated
4WD
Drive Type
4-wheel drive articulated
4WD
Torque Converter Type
NA
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
NA
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Hydrostatic drive system
5-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Hydrostatic drive system
5-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Heavy-duty planetary differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Heavy-duty planetary differential
Limited slip 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 piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
132 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
132 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
210 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
132 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
132 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
210 bar
290 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
210 bar
290 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Fully hydraulic articulated 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 drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty planetary drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary drive axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary drive axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
24 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
24 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
30 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
30 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7200 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
7200 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3180 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3180 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
2840 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
2840 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
480 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
480 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2400 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2400 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
1900 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
1900 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5345 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5345 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5830 mm
7200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5830 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
14 × 25 – 20PR
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
14 × 25 – 20PR
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.7 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.7 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2500 mm
3300 mm
Bucket Width
2500 mm
3300 mm
Payload
3375 kg
10000 kg
Payload
3375 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8260 kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8260 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7340 kg
14600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7340 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
105 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
105 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
2790 mm
7400 mm
Dump Height
2790 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 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
3710 mm
5200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3710 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
80 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
80 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.7
2.5
Bucket Capacity
2.7
2.5
Bucket Width
2500
3300
Bucket Width
2500
3300
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital-analog instrument cluster
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Digital-analog instrument cluster
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
80 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
120 A
Alternator Output
80 A
120 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
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
Tata Hitachi TL 340H Prime
Pros
- 121 HP engine provides strong performance for quarry, mining, and construction work.
- Around 7.3 tons tipping load, enabling efficient handling of heavy materials.
- Up to 2.7 m³ bucket capacity suitable for sand, gravel, and aggregates.
CAT 966 M
Pros
- Works well in construction, quarry, and material handling
- 9.3L engine optimized for lower fuel consumption than larger loaders
- Up to ~40 km/h → quick movement across job sites
