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Tata Hitachi ZW140 VS CAT 966 M Comparison
Tata Hitachi ZW140
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CAT 966 M
N/A
Tata Hitachi ZW140
₹99L
CAT 966 M
₹120L
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Tata Hitachi ZW140
From ₹ 99 Lakh
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
Engine
Model
QSB4.5
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Model
QSB4.5
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
96 HP
232 HP
Gross Power
96 HP
232 HP
Net Power
92 HP
205 HP
Net Power
92 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
145 HP
311 HP
Engine Power
145 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
4460 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
4460 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 / CPCB Stage IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS-IV / CPCB Stage IV
BS IV
Max Torque
650 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
650 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Automatic power-shift transmission
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Automatic power-shift 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
4 forward / 3 reverse
5-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
4 forward / 3 reverse
5-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Limited-slip 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
210 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
210 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
210 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
210 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
300 bar
290 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
300 bar
290 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Oil-immersed wet disc brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Oil-immersed 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
Rigid planetary drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Rigid planetary drive axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary 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
34 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
6900 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
6900 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3170 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3170 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3170 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3170 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3300 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
2700 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
2700 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
430 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
430 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2450 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2450 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
1850 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
1850 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5200 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5750 mm
7200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5750 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
17.5-25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
17.5-25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.1 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.1 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2500 mm
3300 mm
Bucket Width
2500 mm
3300 mm
Payload
3000 kg
10000 kg
Payload
3000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8050 kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
8050 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7000 kg
14600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7000 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
115 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
115 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
2790 mm
7400 mm
Dump Height
2790 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1050 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1050 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)
52 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
52 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
3600 mm
5200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3600 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
90 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
90 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.1
2.5
Bucket Capacity
2.1
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 LCD display
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V / 120 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V / 120 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 ZW140
Pros
- 129 HP engine delivers strong performance and reliability.
- Optimized engine and hydraulic system improve fuel economy.
- Around 10.5 tons, making it suitable for medium-duty jobs.
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
