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CAT 986H VS JCB 437-4 Comparison
CAT 986H
N/A
VS
JCB 437-4
N/A
CAT 986H
₹16L
JCB 437-4
₹45L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
JCB 437-4
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
JCB ecoMax 448
Model
Caterpillar
JCB ecoMax 448
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
JCB
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
JCB
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-Stroke Diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-Stroke Diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
108 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
108 HP
Net Power
305 HP
100 HP
Net Power
305 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
145 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
145 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
4880 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
4880 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
CEV Stage IV
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
CEV Stage IV
Max Torque
2320 Nm
560 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
560 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Automatic Power Shift
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Hydraulic torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Hydraulic torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power shift
4-speed forward / 3-speed reverse
Gear Box Type
Power shift
4-speed forward / 3-speed reverse
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
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 piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
176 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
176 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
176 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
176 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
250 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
250 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Hydraulic disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
10.5 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
10.5 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary final drive
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary final drive
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
33 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
33 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
23 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
23 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
7510 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
7510 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3260 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
380 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
380 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2400 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
2400 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
1850 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
1850 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5920 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
5920 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6040 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
6040 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
17.5 × 25
Tyre Size
29.5R25
17.5 × 25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
2.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
2.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
2580 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
2580 mm
Payload
12700 kg
4500 kg
Payload
12700 kg
4500 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
9090 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
9090 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
7090 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
7090 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
120 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
120 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
2700 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
2700 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1000 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1000 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
3830 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
3830 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
2.2
Bucket Capacity
5
2.2
Bucket Width
3500
2580
Bucket Width
3500
2580
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / 100Ah V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / 100Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
120 A
Alternator Output
115 A
120 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 986H
Pros
- Large 409 hp engine with ~2320 Nm torque provides strong performance in heavy-duty loading and material handling tasks
- Bucket range up to ~10.3 m³ makes it suitable for quarry, mining, and bulk material applications.
- High operating weight (~43.7 t) ensures stability and durability under tough conditions.
JCB 437-4
Pros
- Strong engine performance with 145 HP for heavy loading tasks.
- High tipping load (~7090 kg) increases productivity in material handling.
- Efficient hydraulic system for smooth lift and control (176 L/min flow).
