SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 970F vs Case 921B
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 970F and the Case 921B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 970F186.4 kW (250 hp)
Case 921B184.9 kW (248 hp)
| Specification | Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loaders | Case 921B Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 186.4 kW (250 hp) | 184.9 kW (248 hp) |
| Weight | 23251.1 kg (51260 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) | 40.6 km/h (25.2 mph) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 10500.9 cc (640.8 cu in.) | 10833.5 cc (661.1 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 186.4 kW (250 hp) | 184.9 kW (248 hp) |
| Gross Power | 198.4 kW (266 hp) | 201.3 kW (270 hp) |
| Stroke | 15.2 cm (6 in) | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) |
| Bore | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | 12.7 cm (5 in) |
| Fuel Capacity | 377.0 l (99.6 gal) | 393.7 l (104 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 45.4 l (12 gal) | 39.7 l (10.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 205.2 l (54.2 gal) | 228.3 l (60.3 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) | 43.5 l (11.5 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) | — |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 3 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) | 40.6 km/h (25.2 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 42.6 km/h (26.5 mph) | 29.0 km/h (18 mph) |
| Pump Flow | 374.4 LPM (98.9 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 20700 KPA,3000-Psi | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.1 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.1 sec | 4.9 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.3 sec | 1.5 sec |
| Operating Weight | 23251.1 kg (51260 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.7 m³ (6.2 cu yds) | 3.7 m³ (4.8 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 3.9 m³ (5.1 cu yds) | 2.9 m³ (3.8 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Breakout Force | 16515.3 kg (36410 lbs) | 22806.6 kg (50280 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 457.2 cm (180 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 853.4 cm (336 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Tire Size | 26.5-R25 XHA (L-3) radial | 26.5 x 25 L3 20PR |
| Engine Model | — | M11 |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 70 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 2100 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 34.1 l (9 gal) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

