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Tata Hitachi ZW550 VS CAT 988K Comparison
Tata Hitachi ZW550
₹ 1.16 Cr - 1.18 Cr
VS
CAT 988K
₹ 1.80 Cr - 2.50 Cr
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Tata Hitachi ZW550
From ₹ 116 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 180 Lakh
Engine
Model
Isuzu
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
Isuzu
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Isuzu
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Isuzu
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct‑injection diesel with turbocharger and intercooler
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct‑injection diesel with turbocharger and intercooler
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
382 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
382 HP
403 HP
Net Power
380 HP
373 HP
Net Power
380 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
483 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
483 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
15680 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
15680 L
18100 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
2200 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
2200 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Torque converter, planetary gear powershift
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Torque converter, planetary gear powershift
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
Powershift automatic
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Powershift automatic
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Outboard planetary final drives
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Outboard planetary final drives
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 pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
380 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
380 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
380 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
380 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Inboard mounted fully hydraulic 4‑wheel wet disc brake
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Inboard mounted fully hydraulic 4‑wheel wet disc brake
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated frame hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated frame 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 final drive axles
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Heavy duty planetary final drive axles
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Heavy duty planetary final drive axles
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Heavy duty planetary final drive axles
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction with outboard mounted drive
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction with outboard mounted drive
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
36 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
36 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
24 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
11370 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
11370 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
3570 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
3570 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
4195 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
4195 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
4195 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
4195 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
4400 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
4150 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
4150 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
545 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
545 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
3770 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
3770 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
2650 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2650 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
8835 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
8835 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
9000 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
9000 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
35/65-33
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
35/65-33
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
6 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
6 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3990 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
3990 mm
3800 mm
Payload
12000 kg
16000 kg
Payload
12000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
29530 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
29530 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
24740 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
24740 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
401 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
401 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
3330 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
3330 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
2045 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
2045 mm
1800 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
43 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
43 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 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
5040 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5040 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
165 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
165 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
6
4.7
Bucket Capacity
6
4.7
Bucket Width
3990
3800
Bucket Width
3990
3800
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
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Digital multifunction display
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
2 × 12 V /170 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
2 × 12 V /170 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
110 A
150 A
Alternator Output
110 A
150 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 ZW550
Pros
- The ZW550 delivers high power (~460 HP) suitable for heavy loading tasks in mining and quarries.
- With 6.0 – 10.0 m³ buckets, it can handle bulk material efficiently, reducing loading cycles.
- At over 45 t operating weight, it’s well‑balanced for heavy‑duty operations.
CAT 988K
Pros
- Powerful ~541 HP engine delivers strong breakout force and fast loading cycles — ideal for heavy earthmoving and quarry tasks.
- Flexibility with buckets up to ~13 m³, which improves material moved per cycle.
- Built for heavy‑duty work; proven reliability in mining, quarry, and large infrastructure applications.
