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| Key Highlights | Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
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| Particulars | Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
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Comparing the Caterpillar 424 and Escorts Digmax Super backhoe loaders reveals some subtle yet important differences that could inform purchase decisions. The Cat 424 benefits from a massive torque output and advanced hydraulics, while the Digmax Super offers a higher standard shovel capacity and better lifting capabilities.
If your primary concern is fuel efficiency and the ability to perform at low RPMs with powerful excavating force, the Caterpillar 424 may be the better choice. However, for tasks requiring higher loading capacity and better lifting performance at a potentially lower machine weight, consider the Escorts Digmax Super.
| Brand | Escorts Kubota Backhoe Loader | Caterpillar Backhoe loader |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | ₹ 35-37 Lakhs | ₹ 34-35 Lakhs |
| Engine | Escorts 74.5 HP | Cat 74 HP |
| Bucket | 0.26 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Shovel | 1.2 m³ | 1.05 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 4800 mm | 4138 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 3000 mm | 2794 mm |
| Weight | 8190 Kg | 8760 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | With faster cycle times and excellent fuel economy, the Escorts DIGMAX SUPER backhoe loader guarantees reliable performance in demanding construction environments. |
With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
Comparing the Caterpillar 424 and Escorts Digmax Super backhoe loaders reveals some subtle yet important differences that could inform purchase decisions. The Cat 424 benefits from a massive torque output and advanced hydraulics, while the Digmax Super offers a higher standard shovel capacity and better lifting capabilities.
If your primary concern is fuel efficiency and the ability to perform at low RPMs with powerful excavating force, the Caterpillar 424 may be the better choice. However, for tasks requiring higher loading capacity and better lifting performance at a potentially lower machine weight, consider the Escorts Digmax Super.
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Escorts Kubota Backhoe Loader | Caterpillar Backhoe loader |
| Type | |
| 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | |
| ₹ 35-37 Lakhs | ₹ 34-35 Lakhs |
| Engine | |
| Escorts 74.5 HP | Cat 74 HP |
| Bucket | |
| 0.26 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Shovel | |
| 1.2 m³ | 1.05 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 4800 mm | 4138 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 3000 mm | 2794 mm |
| Weight | |
| 8190 Kg | 8760 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | |
With faster cycle times and excellent fuel economy, the Escorts DIGMAX SUPER backhoe loader guarantees reliable performance in demanding construction environments. |
With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Engine Make | Escorts E4.346CRS4 | Cat C3.6* |
| Fuel Tank | 134 L | 160 L |
| Max Torque | 340 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Max Speed | 36.0 km/hr | 37.5 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | 80 L | 42 L |
| Max Working Height | 6300 mm | 5701 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | 1554 kg | NA |
| Loader Load Over Height | 4390 mm | 4015 mm |
| Overall Length | 6280 mm | 5708 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2140 mm | 2200 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 6018 kgf | 5736 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 6425 kgf | 5380 kgf |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | Optional | Optional |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Escorts E4.346CRS4 | Cat C3.6* |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 134 L | 160 L |
| Max Torque | |
| 340 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Max Speed | |
| 36.0 km/hr | 37.5 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 80 L | 42 L |
| Max Working Height | |
| 6300 mm | 5701 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | |
| 1554 kg | NA |
| Loader Load Over Height | |
| 4390 mm | 4015 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 6280 mm | 5708 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 2140 mm | 2200 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 6018 kgf | 5736 kgf |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 6425 kgf | 5380 kgf |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Year | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | |
| Optional | Optional |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Model | Escorts 74.5 HP | Cat 74 HP |
| Type | Proven; powerful and fuel efficient; water cooled tubocharged diesel engine. CEV - IV emission noms | BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled |
| Gross Power | 74.5 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | 340 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Displacement | NA | 3.6 L |
| Battery | 12V 150 Ah | NA |
| Alternator | 90A | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Type | 4F + 4R speeds; Syncro shift reversing shuttle | Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Type | Hydrostatic power steering in front wheel. | Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering |
| Working Pressure | 120 bar | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | NA | NA |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | NA | NA |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | NA | 12200 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | NA | 9300 mm |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Service | Hydraulically actuated dual line ; self adjusting oil immersed; multi disc type on rear axle. | Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. |
| Parking | Hand operated caliper disc brakes . | Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Front | 9.00 x 16 - 16 PR | 9 x 16 |
| Rear | 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR ( Industrial ) | 16.9 x 28 |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Forward- 1st gear | 5.3 km/hr | 5.7 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | 4.6 km/hr | 5.7 km/hr |
| Forward- 2nd gear | 8.5 km/hr | 9.6 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | 7.0 km/hr | 9.6 km/hr |
| Forward- 3rd gear | 18.2 km/hr | 23 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | Not recommended | 23 km/hr |
| Forward- 4th gear | 36.0 km/hr | 37.5 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | Not recommended | 37.5 km/hr |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Type | Tandem Gear Pump; Fixed flow open center two pump unloading energy efficient hydraulic system. | Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 116 L/min @ 2000 RPM | 132 L/min |
| System Pressure | 225 bar | 245 bar |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Rear Axle | Rear drive axle; rigidly mounted to chassis | Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. |
| Front Axle | Front steer axle with 16 oscillation for maximum ground contact in an undulated condition. | Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Fuel Tank | 134 L | 160 L |
| Engine Coolant | 15 L | 20 L |
| Engine Oil | 11.5 L | 9 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | NA | 42 L |
| Hydraulic System | 80 L | 42 L |
| Transmission | 16.5 L | 14 L |
| Rear Axle | 17.1 L | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 4800 mm | 4138 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | 6970 mm | 6978 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | 5650 mm | 5612 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | 2230 mm | NA |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | 6000 mm | NA |
| Maximum Working Height | 6300 mm | 5701 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | 4390 mm | 4015 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | 187° | 205° |
| Bucket Digging force | 6018 kgf | 5736 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | 3250 kgf | 6562 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | 1554 kg | NA |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | 0.26 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | NA | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Dump Height | 3000 mm | 2794 mm |
| Load Over Height | 3510 mm | NA |
| Pin Height | 3700 mm | 3473 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | 430 mm | NA |
| Reach At Ground | 1570 mm | NA |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | 1220 mm | 1477 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | 850 mm | 808 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | 130 mm | 114 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | 45° | 38° |
| Dump Angle | 45° | 45° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 6425 kgf | 5380 kgf |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | 5777 kgf | 5401 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | 1980 kg | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 | |
| Machine Weight | 8190 kg | 8760 kg |
| Overall Length | 6280 mm | 5708 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2140 mm | 2200 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | 1380 mm | NA |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | 590 mm | NA |
| Height of Cabin | 2880 mm | 2928 mm |
| Overall Height | 3780 mm | 3732 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | 1750 mm | 1688 mm |
| Track Width-Front | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | 2380 mm | 2346 mm |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Escorts 74.5 HP | Cat 74 HP |
| Type | |
| Proven; powerful and fuel efficient; water cooled tubocharged diesel engine. CEV - IV emission noms | BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled |
| Gross Power | |
| 74.5 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | |
| 340 Nm @ 1400 RPM | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM |
| Displacement | |
| NA | 3.6 L |
| Battery | |
| 12V 150 Ah | NA |
| Alternator | |
| 90A | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| 4F + 4R speeds; Syncro shift reversing shuttle | Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Hydrostatic power steering in front wheel. | Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering |
| Working Pressure | |
| 120 bar | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| NA | NA |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| NA | NA |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| NA | 12200 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| NA | 9300 mm |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Hydraulically actuated dual line ; self adjusting oil immersed; multi disc type on rear axle. | Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. |
| Parking | |
| Hand operated caliper disc brakes . | Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Front | |
| 9.00 x 16 - 16 PR | 9 x 16 |
| Rear | |
| 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR ( Industrial ) | 16.9 x 28 |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Forward- 1st gear | |
| 5.3 km/hr | 5.7 km/hr |
| Reverse- 1st gear | |
| 4.6 km/hr | 5.7 km/hr |
| Forward- 2nd gear | |
| 8.5 km/hr | 9.6 km/hr |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | |
| 7.0 km/hr | 9.6 km/hr |
| Forward- 3rd gear | |
| 18.2 km/hr | 23 km/hr |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | |
| Not recommended | 23 km/hr |
| Forward- 4th gear | |
| 36.0 km/hr | 37.5 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | |
| Not recommended | 37.5 km/hr |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Tandem Gear Pump; Fixed flow open center two pump unloading energy efficient hydraulic system. | Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump |
| Maximum Pump Flow | |
| 116 L/min @ 2000 RPM | 132 L/min |
| System Pressure | |
| 225 bar | 245 bar |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Rear Axle | |
| Rear drive axle; rigidly mounted to chassis | Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. |
| Front Axle | |
| Front steer axle with 16 oscillation for maximum ground contact in an undulated condition. | Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | |
| 134 L | 160 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| 15 L | 20 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| 11.5 L | 9 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| NA | 42 L |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 80 L | 42 L |
| Transmission | |
| 16.5 L | 14 L |
| Rear Axle | |
| 17.1 L | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digging Depth | |
| 4800 mm | 4138 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | |
| 6970 mm | 6978 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | |
| 5650 mm | 5612 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | |
| 2230 mm | NA |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | |
| 6000 mm | NA |
| Maximum Working Height | |
| 6300 mm | 5701 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | |
| 4390 mm | 4015 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | |
| 187° | 205° |
| Bucket Digging force | |
| 6018 kgf | 5736 kgf |
| Arm Digging force | |
| 3250 kgf | 6562 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | |
| 1554 kg | NA |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | |
| 0.26 m³ | 0.27 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | |
| NA | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Dump Height | |
| 3000 mm | 2794 mm |
| Load Over Height | |
| 3510 mm | NA |
| Pin Height | |
| 3700 mm | 3473 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | |
| 430 mm | NA |
| Reach At Ground | |
| 1570 mm | NA |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | |
| 1220 mm | 1477 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | |
| 850 mm | 808 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | |
| 130 mm | 114 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | |
| 45° | 38° |
| Dump Angle | |
| 45° | 45° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 6425 kgf | 5380 kgf |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | |
| 5777 kgf | 5401 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | |
| 1980 kg | NA |
| Escorts Digmax Super | Caterpillar 424 |
|---|---|
| Machine Weight | |
| 8190 kg | 8760 kg |
| Overall Length | |
| 6280 mm | 5708 mm |
| Wheelbase | |
| 2140 mm | 2200 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | |
| 1380 mm | NA |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | |
| 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | |
| 590 mm | NA |
| Height of Cabin | |
| 2880 mm | 2928 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 3780 mm | 3732 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | |
| 1750 mm | 1688 mm |
| Track Width-Front | |
| 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | |
| 2380 mm | 2346 mm |
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