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| Key Highlights | Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
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| Particulars | Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
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The Cat 972L and Volvo L120H are both powerful wheel loaders designed for large-scale material handling. The Cat 972L showcases more engine power and torque with a larger fuel capacity, which is valuable for prolonged heavy-duty operations. In contrast, the Volvo L120H, being smaller, might be more suitable for operations in tighter spaces and has slightly better dump and rollback angles.
Choosing between the Cat 972L and Volvo L120H depends on the specific needs of your operations. If raw power, capacity, and longer operation times are critical, the Cat 972L may be the better option. However, if your work environment is space-constrained or emission standards are a deciding factor, the Volvo L120H should be considered. Always evaluate the specific work conditions and priorities before making a final decision.
| Brand | Volvo Wheel Loader | Caterpillar Wheel loader |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Medium (15-30 Ton) | Medium (15-30 Ton) |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Engine | Volvo 255 HP | Cat 302 HP |
| Bucket | 2.6 - 9.5 m³ | 3.4-9.90 m³ |
| Weight | 21600 kg | 24897 kg |
| Max. Forward Speed | 40 km/h | 39.5 km/h |
| Dump Height | 2840 mm | 3154 mm |
| Tripping Load | 12500 kg | 16164 kg |
| Quick Overview: | The Volvo L120H wheel loader is a robust and versatile payloader and front-end loader designed for heavy-duty construction, mining, and material-handling tasks. It uses a Volvo D8L diesel engine that generates around 203 kW (276 hp), with high torque, merging strong performance with fuel-efficient operation. The machine has a bucket capacity ranging from 2.6 to 9.5 m³, an operating weight of 19,000 to 21,600 kg, and a static tipping load of about 12,500 kg, ensuring stability and productivity at demanding job sites. This Volvo wheel loader combines power, durability, and operator comfort for top-notch performance. |
The Cat 972L Wheel Loader offers enhanced lifting capabilities, ideal for India’s large-scale material handling tasks. |
The Cat 972L and Volvo L120H are both powerful wheel loaders designed for large-scale material handling. The Cat 972L showcases more engine power and torque with a larger fuel capacity, which is valuable for prolonged heavy-duty operations. In contrast, the Volvo L120H, being smaller, might be more suitable for operations in tighter spaces and has slightly better dump and rollback angles.
Choosing between the Cat 972L and Volvo L120H depends on the specific needs of your operations. If raw power, capacity, and longer operation times are critical, the Cat 972L may be the better option. However, if your work environment is space-constrained or emission standards are a deciding factor, the Volvo L120H should be considered. Always evaluate the specific work conditions and priorities before making a final decision.
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Volvo Wheel Loader | Caterpillar Wheel loader |
| Type | |
| Medium (15-30 Ton) | Medium (15-30 Ton) |
| Ex-Showroom Price | |
| Price Available Soon | Price Available Soon |
| Engine | |
| Volvo 255 HP | Cat 302 HP |
| Bucket | |
| 2.6 - 9.5 m³ | 3.4-9.90 m³ |
| Weight | |
| 21600 kg | 24897 kg |
| Fwd. Speed | |
| 40 km/h | 39.5 km/h |
| Dump Height | |
| 2840 mm | 3154 mm |
| Tripping Load | |
| 12500 kg | 16164 kg |
| Quick Overview: | |
The Volvo L120H wheel loader is a robust and versatile payloader and front-end loader designed for heavy-duty construction, mining, and material-handling tasks. It uses a Volvo D8L diesel engine that generates around 203 kW (276 hp), with high torque, merging strong performance with fuel-efficient operation. The machine has a bucket capacity ranging from 2.6 to 9.5 m³, an operating weight of 19,000 to 21,600 kg, and a static tipping load of about 12,500 kg, ensuring stability and productivity at demanding job sites. This Volvo wheel loader combines power, durability, and operator comfort for top-notch performance. |
The Cat 972L Wheel Loader offers enhanced lifting capabilities, ideal for India’s large-scale material handling tasks. |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Engine Make | Volvo D8L | Cat C9.3 ACERT |
| Max Torque | 1125 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 1710 Nm @ 1200 rpm |
| Fuel Tank | 270 L | 303 L |
| Hydraulic System | 128 L/min | 360 L/min |
| Min. Ground Clearance | 430 mm | 434 mm |
| Payload | NA | NA |
| Steering Angle | ±40° | ±40° |
| Drive Type | 4-wheel drive (4WD) | 4-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm | 3550 mm |
| Tyres | 23.5 R25 L3 | 26.5R25 L3 |
| Max. Breakout Force | 170 kN | 196 KN |
| Overall Length | 8240 mm | 9315 mm |
| Warranty | 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | Optional | Standard |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
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| Engine Make | |
| Volvo D8L | Cat C9.3 ACERT |
| Max Torque | |
| 1125 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 1710 Nm @ 1200 rpm |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 270 L | 303 L |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 128 L/min | 360 L/min |
| Min. Ground Clearance | |
| 430 mm | 434 mm |
| Payload | |
| NA | NA |
| Steering Angle | |
| ±40° | ±40° |
| Drive Type | |
| 4-wheel drive (4WD) | 4-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Wheelbase | |
| 3200 mm | 3550 mm |
| Tyres | |
| 23.5 R25 L3 | 26.5R25 L3 |
| Max. Breakout Force | |
| 170 kN | 196 KN |
| Overall Length | |
| 8240 mm | 9315 mm |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | |
| Optional | Standard |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Engine Make | Volvo D8L | Cat C9.3 ACERT |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged diesel engine with an advanced Common rail fuel injection system. | 4-stroke; turbocharged; inline 6-cylinder diesel engine with ACERT™ technology |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Emission | Stage II / Tier 3 | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV |
| Max Torque | 1125 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 1710 Nm @ 1200 rpm |
| Max Power | 255 HP (190 kW) @ 1700-2400 rpm | 302 HP (242 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | 7.8 L | 9.3 L |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 Cylinders | 6 Cylinders |
| Battery | 2 × 12 V / 2 × 170 Ah | 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA |
| Alternator | 24V / 130A | 24V / 145A |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Transmission | Volvo Automatic Powershift Countershaft Transmission | Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission |
| Drive Type | 4-wheel drive (4WD) | 4-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Torque Converter | Single‑stage | Single-stage torque converter with lock-up clutch |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Service | Volvo dual‑circuit system with nitrogen‑charged accumulators; outboard‑mounted; hydraulically operated; oil‑cooled wet disc brakes with automatic declutch (via Contronic) | Wet; multi-disc; hydraulic-actuated; oil-cooled brakes on both axles. |
| Parking | Fully sealed; wet multi‑disc brake built into the transmission (spring‑applied and electro‑hydraulically released) | Spring-applied; hydraulically released; external caliper disc brake. |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Type | Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering | Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering |
| Steering-Angle | ±40° | ±40° |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Front Axle | Fixed (AWB 31) | Fixed |
| Rear Axle | Oscillating (AWB 30) | Oscillating |
| Oscillating Angle | ±13° | ±13° |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Max. Forward Speed | 40 km/h | 39.5 km/h |
| Max. Reverse Speed | NA | 39.5 km/h |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| System Type | Load‑Sensing | Load-Sensing Hydraulic System |
| Pump Type | Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 128 L/min | 360 L/min |
| System Pressure | 290 bar | 310 bar |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Fuel Tank | 270 L | 303 L |
| Hydraulic System | NA | NA |
| Engine Oil | 30 L | 24.5 L |
| Cooling System | 38 L | 71.6 L |
| Rear Axle Oil | 41 L | 57 L |
| Front Axle Oil | 36 L | 57 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 140 L | 125 L |
| Transmission Oil | 38 L | 58.5 L |
| Def Tank | NA | NA |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Overall Length With Bucket | 8240 mm | 9315 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3200 mm | 3550 mm |
| Height Over Cab | 3380 mm | 3587 mm |
| Height Over Exhaust | NA | 3522 mm |
| Min Grond Clearance | 430 mm | 434 mm |
| Width Over Tyres | 2670 mm | 3009 mm |
| Wheel Tread | 2070 mm | 2230 mm |
| Tyre Size | 23.5 R25 L3 | 26.5R25 L3 |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L | |
| Bucket Capacity | 2.6 - 9.5 m³ | 3.4-9.90 m³ |
| Bucket Width | 3000 mm | 3220 mm |
| Payload | NA | NA |
| Tipping Load Straight | 14590 kg | 18502 kg |
| Tipping Load Full Turn | 12500 kg | 16164 kg |
| Max. Breakout Force | 170 kN | 196 KN |
| Operating Weight | 19000 - 21600 kg | 24897 kg |
| Max Dump Angle | 50° | 48° |
| Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height | 54° | 56° |
| Bucket Roll Back At Carry | 45° | 50° |
| Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level | 42° | 41° |
| Dumping Height, Fully Raised | 2840 mm | 3154 mm |
| Dumping Reach, Fully Raised | 1250 mm | 1357 mm |
| Max. Hinge Pin Height | 4100 mm | 4458 mm |
| Max. Digging Depth | NA | 103 mm |
| Turning Radius Over Tyres | 5730 mm | NA |
| Turning Radius Over Bucket | 6450 mm | NA |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Volvo D8L | Cat C9.3 ACERT |
| Engine Type | |
| Turbocharged diesel engine with an advanced Common rail fuel injection system. | 4-stroke; turbocharged; inline 6-cylinder diesel engine with ACERT™ technology |
| Aspiration | |
| Turbocharged | Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Emission | |
| Stage II / Tier 3 | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV |
| Max Torque | |
| 1125 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 1710 Nm @ 1200 rpm |
| Max Power | |
| 255 HP (190 kW) @ 1700-2400 rpm | 302 HP (242 kW) @ 1800 rpm |
| Piston Displacement | |
| 7.8 L | 9.3 L |
| No Of Cylinders | |
| 6 Cylinders | 6 Cylinders |
| Battery | |
| 2 × 12 V / 2 × 170 Ah | 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA |
| Alternator | |
| 24V / 130A | 24V / 145A |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Transmission | |
| Volvo Automatic Powershift Countershaft Transmission | Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission |
| Drive Type | |
| 4-wheel drive (4WD) | 4-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Torque Converter | |
| Single‑stage | Single-stage torque converter with lock-up clutch |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Volvo dual‑circuit system with nitrogen‑charged accumulators; outboard‑mounted; hydraulically operated; oil‑cooled wet disc brakes with automatic declutch (via Contronic) | Wet; multi-disc; hydraulic-actuated; oil-cooled brakes on both axles. |
| Parking | |
| Fully sealed; wet multi‑disc brake built into the transmission (spring‑applied and electro‑hydraulically released) | Spring-applied; hydraulically released; external caliper disc brake. |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering | Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering |
| Steering-Angle | |
| ±40° | ±40° |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Max. Forward Speed | |
| 40 km/h | 39.5 km/h |
| Max. Reverse Speed | |
| NA | 39.5 km/h |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Front Axle | |
| Fixed (AWB 31) | Fixed |
| Rear Axle | |
| Oscillating (AWB 30) | Oscillating |
| Oscillating Angle | |
| ±13° | ±13° |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| System Type | |
| Load‑Sensing | Load-Sensing Hydraulic System |
| Pump Type | |
| Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Maximum Pump Flow | |
| 128 L/min | 360 L/min |
| System Pressure | |
| 290 bar | 310 bar |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Size | |
| Not Available | Not Available |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | |
| 270 L | 303 L |
| Hydraulic System | |
| NA | NA |
| Engine Oil | |
| 30 L | 24.5 L |
| Cooling System | |
| 38 L | 71.6 L |
| Rear Axle Oil | |
| 41 L | 57 L |
| Front Axle Oil | |
| 36 L | 57 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 140 L | 125 L |
| Transmission Oil | |
| 38 L | 58.5 L |
| Def Tank | |
| NA | NA |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Overall Length With Bucket | |
| 8240 mm | 9315 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 3200 mm | 3550 mm |
| Height Over Cab | |
| 3380 mm | 3587 mm |
| Height Over Exhaust | |
| NA | 3522 mm |
| Min Grond Clearance | |
| 430 mm | 434 mm |
| Width Over Tyres | |
| 2670 mm | 3009 mm |
| Wheel Tread | |
| 2070 mm | 2230 mm |
| Tyre Size | |
| 23.5 R25 L3 | 26.5R25 L3 |
| Volvo L120H | Cat 972L |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | |
| 2.6 - 9.5 m³ | 3.4-9.90 m³ |
| Bucket Width | |
| 3000 mm | 3220 mm |
| Payload | |
| NA | NA |
| Tipping Load Straight | |
| 14590 kg | 18502 kg |
| Tipping Load Full Turn | |
| 12500 kg | 16164 kg |
| Max. Breakout Force | |
| 170 kN | 196 KN |
| Operating Weight | |
| 19000 - 21600 kg | 24897 kg |
| Max Dump Angle | |
| 50° | 48° |
| Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height | |
| 54° | 56° |
| Bucket Roll Back At Carry | |
| 45° | 50° |
| Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level | |
| 42° | 41° |
| Dumping Height, Fully Raised | |
| 2840 mm | 3154 mm |
| Dumping Reach, Fully Raised | |
| 1250 mm | 1357 mm |
| Max. Hinge Pin Height | |
| 4100 mm | 4458 mm |
| Max. Digging Depth | |
| NA | 103 mm |
| Turning Radius Over Tyres | |
| 5730 mm | NA |
| Turning Radius Over Bucket | |
| 6450 mm | NA |
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