Cat 972L VS Volvo L150H Wheel Loader

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Cat 972L

Engine

Cat 302 HP
Bucket

3.4-9.90 m³
Weight

24897 kg
Fwd. Speed

39.5 km/h
Dump Height

3154 mm
Tripping Load

16164 kg

Medium (15-30 Ton)

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Volvo L150H

Engine

Volvo 300 HP
Bucket

3.4 - 14 m³
Weight

25600 kg
Fwd. Speed

38 km/h
Dump Height

3010 mm
Tripping Load

16000 kg

Medium (15-30 Ton)

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Cat 972L VS Volvo L150H Wheel Loader

Cat 972L

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Volvo L150H

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Particulars	Cat 972L	Volvo L150H

Overview Summary

The Cat 972L and Volvo L150H are both formidable wheel loaders offering robust features for heavy-duty material handling tasks. Caterpillar's 972L brings to the table a higher power and torque at increased rpms, a more efficient hydraulic system, and a greater tipping load. The Volvo L150H counters with higher ground clearance, a wider bucket capacity range, and an optional differential lock for improved traction.

Caterpillar 972L Wheel Loader

Pros:

Powerful Cat C9.3 ACERT engine with 302 HP and low emissions meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV standards
Impressive max torque of 1710 Nm at lower rpm (1200 rpm) for heavy-duty tasks
High top forward and reverse speed of 39.5 km/h which can be beneficial for quicker job cycles
Load-sensing hydraulic system with a higher maximum pump flow of 360 L/min which indicates efficient and responsive operations
Higher tipping load straight of 18502 kg which may allow for more stable operations under load

Cons:

Slightly lower bucket capacity range starting at 3.4 m³ as compared to Volvo's 3.4-14 m³
A narrower operating weight range, which might limit application in varying conditions

Volvo L150H Wheel Loader

Pros:

Robust engine design with a higher torque output of 1999 Nm at just 1000 rpm meaning potentially better power efficiency
Greater flexibility in bucket capacity with a range of 3.4 to 14 m³, which could serve a wider range of tasks
Superior minimum ground clearance of 480 mm that might offer better performance in rugged terrain
Features an optional differential lock on the front axle for improved traction
Optional 100% differential lock and a choice for limited-slip on the rear axle for better handling in challenging conditions

Cons:

A slightly lower maximum hydraulic pump flow rate of 180 L/min which might translate to slower hydraulic operations
A slightly smaller max tipping load full turn of 16000 kg in comparison to Cat's 16164 kg

Closing Recommendation

In choosing between the Cat 972L and Volvo L150H, consider the specific requirements of your workload. If operational efficiency and better hydraulic performance are priorities, the Cat 972L may be your loader of choice. However, if you require a loader with versatile bucket options and potentially better performance on uneven terrains, the Volvo L150H could be the right fit for you.