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      Komatsu D31S-17 vs. Caterpillar 973C WH

      1 reasons to buy Komatsu D31S-17:

      Carrier

      Specific ground pressure 53 kPa and 92 kPa 42 % less or 39 kPa

      4 reasons to buy Caterpillar 973C WH:

      Operation

      Fuel Capacity 427.8 l. and 115 l. 73 % more or 312.8 l.
      Cooling system fluid volume 41.6 l. and 22 l. 47 % more or 19.6 l.
      Maximum speed 9 km/h and 6.5 km/h 28 % more or 2.5 km/h

      Motor

      Effective power 178.2 kW and 49.2 kW 72 % more or 129.0 kW

      Neutral reasons:

      Operation

      Working weight 6700 kg and 27480.9 kg

      Motor

      Manufacturer Komatsu and Caterpillar
      Model 4D105-5 and C9

      Carrier

      Track shoe width 330 mm and 500 mm
      Caterpillar track length on ground level 1880 mm and 2930 mm
      Track width 1450 mm and 2082.8 mm

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      Carrier

      9. Track width 1450 mm 9. Track width 2082.8 mm