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| Key Highlights | Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
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| Particulars | Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
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| Brand | Bull Machines | Caterpillar |
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| Type | 4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | ₹ 26-37 Lakhs | ₹ 34-35 Lakhs |
| Engine | Kirloskar 96 HP | Cat 74 HP |
| Bucket | 0.27 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Shovel | 1.1 m³ | 1.05 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 4600 mm | 4138 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 2960 mm | 2794 mm |
| Weight | 8150 Kg | 8760 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | With its advanced 4WD capability, the Bull HD 96 4WD backhoe loader provides enhanced stability and power for demanding excavation and construction work. |
With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Bull Machines | Caterpillar |
| Type | |
| 4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | |
| ₹ 26-37 Lakhs | ₹ 34-35 Lakhs |
| Engine | |
| Kirloskar 96 HP | Cat 74 HP |
| Bucket | |
| 0.27 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Shovel | |
| 1.1 m³ | 1.05 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 4600 mm | 4138 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 2960 mm | 2794 mm |
| Weight | |
| 8150 Kg | 8760 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | |
With its advanced 4WD capability, the Bull HD 96 4WD backhoe loader provides enhanced stability and power for demanding excavation and construction work. |
With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Engine Make | KIRLOSKAR 4R 1040 | Cat C3.6* |
| Fuel Tank | 115 L | 160 L |
| Max Torque | 377 Nm @ 1400 rpm | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Max Speed | 40 km/hr | 37.5 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | 125 L | 42 L |
| Max Working Height | 5920 mm | 5701 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | 1400 kg | NA |
| Loader Load Over Height | 4140 mm | 4015 mm |
| Overall Length | 6040 mm | 5708 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2220 mm | 2200 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 6072 kgf | 5736 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 8183 kgf | 5380 kgf |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | Optional | Optional |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
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| Engine Make | |
| KIRLOSKAR 4R 1040 | Cat C3.6* |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 115 L | 160 L |
| Max Torque | |
| 377 Nm @ 1400 rpm | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Max Speed | |
| 40 km/hr | 37.5 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 125 L | 42 L |
| Max Working Height | |
| 5920 mm | 5701 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | |
| 1400 kg | NA |
| Loader Load Over Height | |
| 4140 mm | 4015 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 6040 mm | 5708 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 2220 mm | 2200 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 6072 kgf | 5736 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 8183 kgf | 5380 kgf |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Year | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | |
| Optional | Optional |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Model | Kirloskar 96 HP | Cat 74 HP |
| Type | T EU STAGE II ; Diesel Engine; 4 Cylinders | BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled |
| Gross Power | 96 HP (71.6 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | 377 Nm @ 1400 rpm | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Displacement | NA | 3.6 L |
| Battery | 12V / 180Ah | NA |
| Alternator | NA | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Type | CARRARO synchro - shuttle transmission with integral torque converter | Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Type | Full power; front wheel hydraulic power steering with manual capability in the event of engine or hydraullic power failure. | Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering |
| Working Pressure | 245 bar | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | 8800 mm | NA |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | 6300 mm | NA |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | 11600 mm | 12200 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | 8900 mm | 9300 mm |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Service | Hydraulically actuated, duel line, self adjusting, compensated oil immersed, multi-disc type | Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. |
| Parking | Hand operated; oil immersed multi disc on the rear axle. | Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Front | 12.5 / 80 x 18 -12 PR | 9 x 16 |
| Rear | 16.9 x 28 -12 PR (STD INDUSTRIAL TYRE) | 16.9 x 28 |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Forward- 1st gear | NA | 5.7 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | NA | 5.7 km/hr |
| Forward- 2nd gear | NA | 9.6 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | NA | 9.6 km/hr |
| Forward- 3rd gear | 40 km/hr | 23 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | 9.3 km/hr | 23 km/hr |
| Forward- 4th gear | NA | 37.5 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | NA | 37.5 km/hr |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Type | Gear Pump | Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 134 L/min @ 2200 RPM | 132 L/min |
| System Pressure | 240 bar | 245 bar |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Rear Axle | Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates Max-trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. | Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. |
| Front Axle | Steer axle; centrally pivoted with oscillation angle ±16°. | Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Fuel Tank | 115 L | 160 L |
| Engine Coolant | 17 L | 20 L |
| Engine Oil | 12 L | 9 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 100 L | 42 L |
| Hydraulic System | 125 L | 42 L |
| Transmission | 19.5 L | 14 L |
| Rear Axle | 17 L | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 4600 mm | 4138 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | 6810 mm | 6978 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | 5500 mm | 5612 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | 2850 mm | NA |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | 6080 mm | NA |
| Maximum Working Height | 5920 mm | 5701 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | 4140 mm | 4015 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | 188° | 205° |
| Bucket Digging force | 6072 kgf | 5736 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | 3150 kgf | 6562 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | 1400 kg | NA |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | 0.27 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | NA | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Dump Height | 2960 mm | 2794 mm |
| Load Over Height | 3390 mm | NA |
| Pin Height | 3610 mm | 3473 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | 420 mm | NA |
| Reach At Ground | 1470 mm | NA |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | 1280 mm | 1477 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | 890 mm | 808 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | 100 mm | 114 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | 49° | 38° |
| Dump Angle | 45° | 45° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 8183 kgf | 5380 kgf |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | 5251 kgf | 5401 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | 1800 kg | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Machine Weight | 8150 kg | 8760 kg |
| Overall Length | 6040 mm | 5708 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2220 mm | 2200 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | NA | NA |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 480 mm | 350 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | 650 mm | NA |
| Height of Cabin | 3000 mm | 2928 mm |
| Overall Height | 3710 mm | 3732 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | 1700 mm | 1688 mm |
| Track Width-Front | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | 2350 mm | 2346 mm |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Kirloskar 96 HP | Cat 74 HP |
| Type | |
| T EU STAGE II ; Diesel Engine; 4 Cylinders | BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled |
| Gross Power | |
| 96 HP (71.6 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | |
| 377 Nm @ 1400 rpm | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Displacement | |
| NA | 3.6 L |
| Battery | |
| 12V / 180Ah | NA |
| Alternator | |
| NA | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| CARRARO synchro - shuttle transmission with integral torque converter | Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Full power; front wheel hydraulic power steering with manual capability in the event of engine or hydraullic power failure. | Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering |
| Working Pressure | |
| 245 bar | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| 8800 mm | NA |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| 6300 mm | NA |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| 11600 mm | 12200 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| 8900 mm | 9300 mm |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Hydraulically actuated, duel line, self adjusting, compensated oil immersed, multi-disc type | Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. |
| Parking | |
| Hand operated; oil immersed multi disc on the rear axle. | Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Front | |
| 12.5 / 80 x 18 -12 PR | 9 x 16 |
| Rear | |
| 16.9 x 28 -12 PR (STD INDUSTRIAL TYRE) | 16.9 x 28 |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Forward- 1st gear | |
| NA | 5.7 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | |
| NA | 5.7 km/hr |
| Forward- 2nd gear | |
| NA | 9.6 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | |
| NA | 9.6 km/hr |
| Forward- 3rd gear | |
| 40 km/hr | 23 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | |
| 9.3 km/hr | 23 km/hr |
| Forward- 4th gear | |
| NA | 37.5 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | |
| NA | 37.5 km/hr |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Gear Pump | Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump |
| Maximum Pump Flow | |
| 134 L/min @ 2200 RPM | 132 L/min |
| System Pressure | |
| 240 bar | 245 bar |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Rear Axle | |
| Drive axle rigidly mounted; incorporates Max-trac torque proportioning differential; driven by short propshaft from gear box. | Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. |
| Front Axle | |
| Steer axle; centrally pivoted with oscillation angle ±16°. | Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | |
| 115 L | 160 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| 17 L | 20 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| 12 L | 9 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 100 L | 42 L |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 125 L | 42 L |
| Transmission | |
| 19.5 L | 14 L |
| Rear Axle | |
| 17 L | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digging Depth | |
| 4600 mm | 4138 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | |
| 6810 mm | 6978 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | |
| 5500 mm | 5612 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | |
| 2850 mm | NA |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | |
| 6080 mm | NA |
| Maximum Working Height | |
| 5920 mm | 5701 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | |
| 4140 mm | 4015 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | |
| 188° | 205° |
| Bucket Digging force | |
| 6072 kgf | 5736 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | |
| 3150 kgf | 6562 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | |
| 1400 kg | NA |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | |
| 0.27 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | |
| NA | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Dump Height | |
| 2960 mm | 2794 mm |
| Load Over Height | |
| 3390 mm | NA |
| Pin Height | |
| 3610 mm | 3473 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | |
| 420 mm | NA |
| Reach At Ground | |
| 1470 mm | NA |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | |
| 1280 mm | 1477 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | |
| 890 mm | 808 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | |
| 100 mm | 114 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | |
| 49° | 38° |
| Dump Angle | |
| 45° | 45° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 8183 kgf | 5380 kgf |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | |
| 5251 kgf | 5401 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | |
| 1800 kg | NA |
| Bull HD96 4WD | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Machine Weight | |
| 8150 kg | 8760 kg |
| Overall Length | |
| 6040 mm | 5708 mm |
| Wheelbase | |
| 2220 mm | 2200 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | |
| NA | NA |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | |
| 480 mm | 350 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | |
| 650 mm | NA |
| Height of Cabin | |
| 3000 mm | 2928 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 3710 mm | 3732 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | |
| 1700 mm | 1688 mm |
| Track Width-Front | |
| 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | |
| 2350 mm | 2346 mm |
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