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CAT 960F VS DMO DM 953 Comparison

CAT 960F

CAT 960F

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DMO DM 953

DMO DM 953

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CAT 960F

CAT 960F

19L

DMO DM 953

DMO DM 953

22L

Engine

Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
DM 953
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Chinese/Steyr/Weichai
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Diesel
Gross Power
156 HP
162 HP
Net Power
149 HP
162 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
215 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
10000 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
BS IV
Max Torque
950 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift
Power shift / manual gear
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Single-stage, 4-element torque converter
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
Multi‑gear
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Spiral bevel gear differential with planetary reduction

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Gear / piston pump
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
250 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
175 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
200 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
175 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Air‑assisted oil type four‑wheel brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Handbrake / mechanical brake
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
35 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Fixed
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating rear axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
10 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives

Speed

Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
17 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
8300 mm
7760 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3020 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
2920 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3020 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2250 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6850 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
23.5 - 25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Payload
10000 kg
5000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
11000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
9000 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
180 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1130 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4000 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
60 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.5
3
Bucket Width
2900
3000

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital LCD monitor
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Adjustable suspension operator seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
75 db(A)

Electrical System

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

Additional Features

Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours

CAT 960F

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Pros

  • Around 200 HP engine, suitable for quarry, mining, and construction loading work.
  • 3.5 m³ bucket allows loading trucks quickly and moving bulk materials efficiently.
  • Can lift up to ~10 tons, useful for heavy materials like gravel, sand, and ore.

DMO DM 953

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Pros

  • 215 HP engine gives good performance in material handling and site loading.
  • 3 m³ bucket capacity is solid for medium construction, quarry and loading tasks.
  • 16 t class puts it in a productive mid‑range loader segment between small and large machines.