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      Komatsu D45S vs. Caterpillar 973C WH

      2 reasons to buy Komatsu D45S:

      Operation

      Cooling system fluid volume 43 l. and 41.6 l. 3 % more or 1.4 l.

      Carrier

      Specific ground pressure 64.7 kPa and 92 kPa 30 % less or 27.3 kPa

      4 reasons to buy Caterpillar 973C WH:

      Operation

      Fuel Capacity 427.8 l. and 210 l. 51 % more or 217.8 l.
      Bucket capacity with top 4.7 m3 and 1.2 m3 74 % more or 3.5 m3
      Maximum speed 9 km/h and 8.2 km/h 9 % more or 0.8 km/h

      Motor

      Effective power 178.2 kW and 67.1 kW 62 % more or 111.1 kW

      Neutral reasons:

      Operation

      Working weight 10940 kg and 27480.9 kg

      Motor

      Manufacturer Komatsu and Caterpillar
      Model S4D105 and C9

      Carrier

      Track shoe width 400 mm and 500 mm
      Caterpillar track length on ground level 2060 mm and 2930 mm
      Track width 1540 mm and 2082.8 mm

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      Carrier

      9. Track width 1540 mm 9. Track width 2082.8 mm