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Volvo L180H VS CAT 966 M Comparison
Volvo L180H
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CAT 966 M
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Volvo L180H
₹400L
CAT 966 M
₹120L
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Volvo L180H
From ₹ 400 Lakh
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13J
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Model
Volvo D13J
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
246 HP
232 HP
Gross Power
246 HP
232 HP
Net Power
240 HP
205 HP
Net Power
240 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
341 HP
311 HP
Engine Power
341 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 L
9300 L
Engine Displacement
12800 L
9300 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1500 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1500 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
2150 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
2150 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
350 L/min
300 L/min
Max Pump Flow
350 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
350 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
350 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 50
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Volvo AWB 50
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Volvo AWB 50
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Volvo AWB 50
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
27 km/h
26 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
26 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8100 mm
8800 mm
Overall Length
8100 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
3050 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3050 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3600 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3600 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3600 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3600 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3650 mm
3700 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3650 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
3550 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3550 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
480 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
480 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3050 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3050 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2300 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2300 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6400 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6400 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
7200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
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
3200 mm
3300 mm
Bucket Width
3200 mm
3300 mm
Payload
8000 kg
10000 kg
Payload
8000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
23000 kg
20000 kg
Static Tipping Load
23000 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
20000 kg
14600 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
20000 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
230 kN
200 kN
Max Breakout Force
230 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
7400 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1300 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1300 mm
1200 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
4500 mm
5200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4500 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.7
2.5
Bucket Capacity
2.7
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 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
70 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
70 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V (2 × 12V 170Ah) V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24V (2 × 12V 170Ah) 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 L180H
Pros
- Produces over 330 HP, making it ideal for quarries, mining, and large construction sites.
- Bucket sizes up to 9.5 m³ allow faster material handling and higher productivity.
- Around 20 tons tipping load, providing excellent lifting stability.
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
