Cat 930K vs Hitachi ZW140-7

The Cat 930K is the heavier machine, at 13.1 t against 11.8 t, and the Cat 930K has more power (116 kW against 114 kW).

The Cat 930K is ahead on: more power, more torque, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, faster. The Hitachi ZW140-7 is ahead on: dumps higher, lifts or carries more, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 930K and the Hitachi ZW140-7 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Cat 930K
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Hitachi ZW140-7
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At a glance

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Figure	Cat 930K	Hitachi ZW140-7
Operating weight	13,130 kg	11,840 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	119 kW+3%	115 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	787 Nm+11%	712 Nm
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better	2.761 m	2.865 m+4%
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better	3.907 m+3%	3.8 m
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2.5 m³+25%	2 m³
Static tipping load (straight)Higher is better	9,202 kg	9,490 kg+3%
Pump flowHigher is better	190 L/min	194 L/min+2%
Fuel tankHigher is better	195 L	205 L+5%
Top speedHigher is better	40 km/h+3%	39 km/h
Width over tyresLower is better	2.54 m	2.47 m+3%
Height to top of cabLower is better	3.34 m	3.275 m+2%

All specifications

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FigureCat 930K Hitachi ZW140-7

Dimensions

Height to top of cab3.34 mGround to cab3.275 m

Height to top of beacon3.707 mNot published

Ground to axle centre0.685 mNot published

Ground clearance0.397 m0.425 m

Overall length (bucket on ground)7.613 m7.22 m

Rear axle to rear bumper1.993 mNot published

Hitch to front axle1.5 mNot published

Wheelbase3 m3 m

Dump clearance at max lift2.761 m2.865 mAt 45 degrees, full height; 2.0 m³ bucket

Load-over height3.331 mNot published

Clearance, level bucket at max lift3.58 mNot published

Hinge pin height (max lift)3.907 m3.8 m

Overall height, bucket at max lift5.239 mNot published

Reach at max lift1.109 m0.89 m45 degree dump, full height; 2.0 m³ bucket

Bucket pin height at carry0.41 m0.535 mHeight of bucket pin at carry

Dig depth0.1 mNot published

Bucket width2.55 m2.48 m

Tread width1.93 mTread centre1.93 m

Width over tyres2.54 m2.47 m

Turning radius (outside of bucket)5.961 mNot published

Turning radius (outside of tyres)5.402 mNot published

Turning radius (inside of tyres)2.851 mNot published

Overall length (without bucket)Not published6.235 m

Turning radius (centre of outside tyre)Not published5.085 m

Turning radius (inside of inside tyre)Not published2.875 m

Turning radius (outside of bucket at carry)Not published5.86 m

Overall operating height at full heightNot published5.015 m

Lift arm clearance at full heightNot published3.55 mStandard arm

Digging depthNot published0.04 m

Roll back at carryNot published50°

Roll back at groundNot published42°

Roll back angle at full heightNot published55°

Angles

Rack-back angle at full lift54°Not published

Dump angle at full lift48°Not published

Rack-back angle at carry44°Not published

Angle of departure33°Not published

Articulation angle40°Not published

Weight

Operating weight13,130 kg11,840 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cummins B4.5

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA / Brazil MAR-1 equivalentEU Stage V

Displacement7 L4.5 L

Gross power119 kW (160 hp)115 kW (154 hp)

Gross power (Standard Mode)113 kW (152 hp)Not published

Net power116 kW (156 hp)SAE J1349, Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm114 kW (153 hp)ISO 9249 at 2,200 rpm

Net power (Standard Mode)110 kW (148 hp)SAE J1349, Standard Mode at 1,600 rpmNot published

Max torque787 NmGross, ISO 14396, Performance Mode712 NmGross at 1,200 rpm; net 704 Nm

Max torque (net)753 NmNet, SAE J1349, Performance ModeNot published

CylindersNot published4

Performance

Bucket capacity2.5 m³2 m³

Bucket capacity range (general purpose)2.1-2.7 m³ (2.7-3.5 yd³)Not published

Bucket capacity range (light material)3.1-5.0 m³ (4.0-6.5 yd³)Not published

Static tipping load (straight)9,202 kgISO 14397-1; standard lift9,490 kgISO 14397-1, 2.0 m³ bucket

Static tipping load (full turn)7,871 kgISO 14397-1; standard lift8,240 kg

Breakout force11,488 kgf98 kN2.0 m³ bucket; 9,990 kgf

Top speed40 km/hRange 4, forward and reverse39 km/h4th gear, 20.5R25 tyres

Travel speed, 1stNot published13 km/h

Travel speed, 2ndNot published13 km/h

Travel speed, 3rdNot published20 km/h

Lift arm raise timeNot published4.9 s

Lift arm lower timeNot published3.1 s

Bucket dump timeNot published1.2 s

Total hydraulic cycle timeNot published9.2 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow190 L/minImplement pump, maximum flow194 L/minMain gear pump (also steering), at 2,200 rpm

Max pressure250 bar206 bar

Tilt cylinder relief pressure280 barNot published

Steering pump flow130 L/minMaximum flowNot published

Steering pump pressure241 barNot published

Brake, fan and pilot pump flowNot published45 L/min

Transmission

TransmissionHydrostatic, 4 speed ranges, electronic control2-motor hydrostatic with summation gearbox, fixed-ratio powershift countershaft, 4 speeds

Range 113 km/hNot published

Range 213 km/hNot published

Range 327 km/hNot published

Range 440 km/hNot published

Steering angleNot published40°Each direction, 80 degrees total

Oscillation angleNot published20°Total (+10 / -10)

Tyres

Tyres20.5 R25 radial (L-3)20.5R25 (L3)

Service capacities

Fuel tank195 L205 L

Cooling system32 L20 L

Engine oil, with filter19.5 LNot published

Differentials and final drives, front26 L24 L

Differentials and final drives, rear25 L25 L

Hydraulic system, with tank165 LNot published

Hydraulic tank90 L80 L

Engine oilNot published16 L

DEF/AdBlue tankNot published25 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursCat DEO-ULSNot published

Fuel filters500 hoursPrimary and secondaryNot published

Engine air filter1,000 hoursPrimary and secondary elementsNot published

Hydraulic oil filter2,000 hoursNot published

Transmission oil and filter2,000 hoursCat TDTONot published

Differential oil (front and rear)2,000 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursCat HYDO AdvancedNot published

Coolant extender6,000 hoursCat ELC ExtenderNot published

Coolant12,000 hoursCat ELCNot published

Sources: Cat 930K Wheel Loader specifications AEHQ7687-01 (04-2021) (AME, AUZ, CIS, LACD, Southeast Asia, Turkey) · Hitachi ZW140-7 / ZW160-7 brochure (Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, Dec 2023)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 930KHitachi ZW140-7Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 930K vs Hitachi ZW140-7: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 930K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

By operating weight the Cat 930K is the biggest at 13.1 t, then the Hitachi ZW140-7 at 11.8 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 930K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Cat 930K: Cat 930K 119 kW (160 hp), Hitachi ZW140-7 115 kW (154 hp) (gross power), a 3% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 930K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Cat 930K: Cat 930K 2.5 m³, Hitachi ZW140-7 2 m³ (bucket capacity), a 25% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 930K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Hitachi ZW140-7: Cat 930K 9,202 kg, Hitachi ZW140-7 9,490 kg (static tipping load (straight)), a 3% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 930K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Hitachi ZW140-7: Cat 930K 195 L, Hitachi ZW140-7 205 L (fuel tank), a 5% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 930K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Hitachi ZW140-7: Cat 930K 2.54 m, Hitachi ZW140-7 2.47 m (width over tyres), a 3% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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