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Volvo L60H VS CAT 988K Comparison
Volvo L60H
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CAT 988K
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Volvo L60H
₹41L
CAT 988K
₹160L
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Volvo L60H
From ₹ 41 Lakh
CAT 988K
From ₹ 160 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D6J
Cat C18 ACERT
Model
Volvo D6J
Cat C18 ACERT
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel, aftercooled
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel, aftercooled
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
122 HP
403 HP
Gross Power
122 HP
403 HP
Net Power
122 HP
373 HP
Net Power
122 HP
373 HP
Engine Power
166 HP
541 HP
Engine Power
166 HP
541 HP
Engine Displacement
5700 L
18100 L
Engine Displacement
5700 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, air‑to‑air aftercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged, air‑to‑air aftercooler
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS V
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS V
BS IV
Max Torque
820 Nm
3000 Nm
Max Torque
820 Nm
3000 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Powershift automatic
Transmission Type
Powershift
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Standard torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Standard torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Powershift planetary
4-speed planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Powershift planetary
4-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Front differential with 100% hydraulic locking, rear open differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Front differential with 100% hydraulic locking, rear open differential
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Closed center, load sensing
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Closed center, load sensing
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Max Pump Flow
145 L/min
580 L/min
Max Pump Flow
145 L/min
580 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
310 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
310 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
145 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
145 L/min
550 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
210 bar
310 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
210 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, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated steering with load‑sensing hydraulics
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Articulated steering with load‑sensing hydraulics
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Volvo AWB 15
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Front Axle Type
Volvo AWB 15
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Volvo AWB 15
Oscillating
Rear Axle Type
Volvo AWB 15
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
13 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
46 km/h
24 km/h
Top Forward Speed
46 km/h
24 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
20 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
20 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
7400 mm
11000 mm
Overall Length
7400 mm
11000 mm
Overall Width
2430 mm
3900 mm
Overall Width
2430 mm
3900 mm
Overall Height
3270 mm
4300 mm
Overall Height
3270 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3200 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Cab
3200 mm
4300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3350 mm
4400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3350 mm
4400 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
3000 mm
4550 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
520 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
520 mm
Width Over Tyres
2430 mm
3800 mm
Width Over Tyres
2430 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Tread
3425 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Tread
3425 mm
2900 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5890 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5890 mm
7500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5878 mm
8500 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
5878 mm
8500 mm
Tyre Size
17.5R25 or 20.5R25
35/65 R33
Tyre Size
17.5R25 or 20.5R25
35/65 R33
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
4.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2500 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Width
2500 mm
3800 mm
Payload
10000 kg
16000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7800 kg
36000 kg
Static Tipping Load
7800 kg
36000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7800 kg
28000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
7800 kg
28000 kg
Max Breakout Force
85 kN
450 kN
Max Breakout Force
85 kN
450 kN
Dump Height
2800 mm
3600 mm
Dump Height
2800 mm
3600 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1800 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1800 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
46 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
46 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
3870 mm
6500 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
3870 mm
6500 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
4.7
Bucket Capacity
5
4.7
Bucket Width
2500
3800
Bucket Width
2500
3800
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Info display
Advanced digital display
Display Type
Info display
Advanced digital display
Seat Type
Air‑suspended adjustable seating
Air suspension premium seat
Seat Type
Air‑suspended adjustable seating
Air suspension premium seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
68 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
68 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
2 x 12 V, ~110 Ah V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Battery
2 x 12 V, ~110 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 L60H
Pros
- Good load capacity and bucket size for mid‑range construction, quarry, and material handling tasks.
- Proven Volvo engine with ~164–166 HP and ~820 Nm torque provides reliable performance and breakout force.
- Spacious cab with ergonomic controls and modern technologies improves operator comfort and reduces fatigue.
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.
