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Volvo L120H VS CAT 966 M Comparison
Volvo L120H
₹ 1.28 Cr - 3.20 Cr
VS
CAT 966 M
₹ 65 L - 1.20 Cr
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Volvo L120H
From ₹ 128 Lakh
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 65 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D8J
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Model
Volvo D8J
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
203 HP
232 HP
Gross Power
203 HP
232 HP
Net Power
199 HP
205 HP
Net Power
199 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
276 HP
311 HP
Engine Power
276 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
7500 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
7500 L
9300 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1600 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1600 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
BS IV
Max Torque
1250 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
1250 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
Volvo HTE 200
5-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Volvo HTE 200
5-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Automatic differential lock
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Automatic differential lock
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 axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
230 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
230 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
Volvo AWB 40
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Volvo AWB 40
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Volvo AWB 40
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Volvo AWB 40
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7300 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
7300 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
2870 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2870 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
3400 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3400 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2870 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2870 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2240 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2240 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
7200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 R25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
23.5 R25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.6 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.6 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3300 mm
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3300 mm
Payload
6000 kg
10000 kg
Payload
6000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
15000 kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
15000 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
12500 kg
14600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
12500 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
175 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
175 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
2700 mm
7400 mm
Dump Height
2700 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
42 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
42 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
4200 mm
5200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.6
2.5
Bucket Capacity
3.6
2.5
Bucket Width
3000
3300
Bucket Width
3000
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 display
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Digital multifunction display
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
69 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
69 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V (2 × 12V 140Ah) V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24V (2 × 12V 140Ah) V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
120 A
Alternator Output
120 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
4000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
4000 Hours
2000 Hours
Volvo L120H
Pros
- Produces around 275 HP, suitable for quarry, mining, and heavy material loading.
- Large 2.6–9.5 m³ bucket increases productivity and reduces loading cycles.
- Around 12.5 tons tipping load, enabling stable lifting of 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
