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Tata Hitachi ZW310-5A VS CAT 966 M Comparison
Tata Hitachi ZW310-5A
₹ 1.90 Cr - 2.30 Cr
VS
CAT 966 M
₹ 65 L - 1.20 Cr
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Tata Hitachi ZW310-5A
From ₹ 190 Lakh
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 65 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins QSL9
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Model
Cummins QSL9
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
216 HP
232 HP
Gross Power
216 HP
232 HP
Net Power
202 HP
205 HP
Net Power
202 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
316 HP
311 HP
Engine Power
316 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
8900 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
8900 L
9300 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 aftercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged with aftercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1350 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
1350 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Automatic Power Shift
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Automatic Power Shift
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Planetary powershift
5-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Planetary powershift
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
300 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
300 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
300 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
290 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
290 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Wet multi-disc hydraulic 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
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 planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Outboard planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Outboard 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
23 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
23 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3500 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3500 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2300 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2300 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6600 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6600 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7300 mm
7200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7300 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
23.5R25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
23.5R25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
4.5 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.5 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3200 mm
3300 mm
Bucket Width
3200 mm
3300 mm
Payload
6500 kg
10000 kg
Payload
6500 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
17000 kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
17000 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14900 kg
14600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14900 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
210 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
210 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
7400 mm
Dump Height
3000 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1350 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1350 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)
48 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
48 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
4300 mm
5200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4300 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.5
2.5
Bucket Capacity
4.5
2.5
Bucket Width
3200
3300
Bucket Width
3200
3300
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multifunction LCD display
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Digital multifunction LCD display
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Adjustable air suspension seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Adjustable air suspension seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
70 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
70 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V (2 × 12V, 120Ah) V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24V (2 × 12V, 120Ah) V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
120 A
Alternator Output
90 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
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
Tata Hitachi ZW310-5A
Pros
- The 216 kW engine provides strong digging and loading performance suitable for heavy construction and quarry work.
- With 3.4–4.5 m³ buckets, the loader can handle large volumes of aggregates and materials efficiently.
- Tipping load of around 17 tons provides good stability when lifting heavy materials.
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
