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Volvo L90H VS CAT 966 M Comparison

Volvo L90H

Volvo L90H

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CAT 966 M

CAT 966 M

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Volvo L90H

Volvo L90H

200L

CAT 966 M

CAT 966 M

120L

Engine

Model
Volvo D6J
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Engine Make
Volvo
Caterpillar
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
Gross Power
137 HP
232 HP
Net Power
137 HP
205 HP
Engine Power
186 HP
311 HP
Engine Displacement
5700 L
9300 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
BS IV
Max Torque
934 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Automatic Power Shift
Powershift automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Volvo HTE 125 / HTE 125C
5-speed planetary powershift
Differential Type
Automatic differential lock
Limited slip differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
171 L/min
300 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
171 L/min
280 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
290 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Wet disc hydraulic brakes
Wet disc, hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Volvo AWB 25
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Rear Axle Type
Volvo AWB 20
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction

Speed

Top Forward Speed
50 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
26 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
6200 mm
8800 mm
Overall Width
2550 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3400 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Cab
3300 mm
3580 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3450 mm
3700 mm
Wheel Base
3100 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
470 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2550 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2000 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
5400 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6100 mm
7200 mm
Tyre Size
20.5 R25
26.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
2.1 Cu.m
2.5 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2800 mm
3300 mm
Payload
5000 kg
10000 kg
Static Tipping Load
10100 kg
20000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
10100 kg
14600 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
200 kN
Dump Height
3700 mm
7400 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
43 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
5200 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
2.1
2.5
Bucket Width
2800
3300

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multifunction display
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Adjustable air-suspension seat
Air suspension adjustable seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
68 db(A)
72 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V/Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
120 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
4000 Hours
2000 Hours

Volvo L90H

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Pros

  • Up to 20% better fuel efficiency compared to older models.
  • Strong breakout force and lifting capacity for quarry and construction work.
  • Up to 50 km/h, good for job sites where machines must travel between loading points.

CAT 966 M

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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