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Volvo L220H VS CAT 988K Comparison
Volvo L220H
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CAT 988K
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Volvo L220H
₹280L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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Volvo L220H
From ₹ 280 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13J / D13F
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
Volvo D13J / D13F
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
280 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
280 HP
403 HP
Net Power
279 HP
373 HP
Net Power
279 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
273 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
273 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
12800 L
18100 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1400 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1400 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Variable Geometry Turbo + Charge Air Cooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Variable Geometry Turbo + Charge Air Cooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS IV
Max Torque
2276 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
2276 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift / Power Shift
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Powershift / Power Shift
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power Shift gearbox
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Power Shift gearbox
4-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 hydrostatic hydraulics
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load‑sensing hydrostatic hydraulics
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement pump
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
270 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
270 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
310 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
270 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
270 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
310 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc brakes
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Wet disc brakes
Wet disc, oil-cooled hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied / Hydraulic
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied / Hydraulic
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
37 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
37 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Planetary reduction axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Planetary reduction axle
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
15 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
15 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
45 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
45 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
30 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
30 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9390 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
9390 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
3150 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
3150 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3710 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3710 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3710 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3710 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3740 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3740 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
3700 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
3700 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
3150 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
3150 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
2250 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
2250 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7935 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7935 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7935 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7935 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
29.5 R25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
29.5 R25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
4.3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.3 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3400 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
3400 mm
3800 mm
Payload
10000 kg
16000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25140 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25140 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
21000 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
21000 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
244 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
244 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
3000 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1470 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1470 mm
1800 mm
Max Dump Angle
48 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
48 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
42 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
42 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 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
4650 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4650 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
4.3
4.7
Bucket Capacity
4.3
4.7
Bucket Width
3400
3800
Bucket Width
3400
3800
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital full‑color / LCD
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Digital full‑color / LCD
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Air suspension operator seat
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Air suspension operator seat
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
75 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
150 A
Alternator Output
80 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
Volvo L220H
Pros
- Powerful ~375 HP engine with high torque delivers strong loading and digging performance.
- Wide bucket range (4.3–16 m³) allows flexibility across jobs — from general loading to heavy material handling.
- Heavy‑duty tipping load (~21+ tons) provides stability and load‑carrying capacity.
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.
