Cat 930K vs SANY SW940L

The SANY SW940L is the heavier machine, at 14.6 t against 13.1 t.

The Cat 930K is ahead on: dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lower to transport. The SANY SW940L is ahead on: more torque, lifts or carries more, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 930K and the SANY SW940L drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Cat 930K
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SANY SW940L
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 930K	SANY SW940L
Operating weight	13,130 kg	14,600 kg
Max torqueHigher is better	787 Nm	1,120 Nm+42%
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better	2.761 m+3%	2.688 m
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better	3.907 m+2%	3.837 m
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2.5 m³+9%	2.3 m³
Static tipping load (straight)Higher is better	9,202 kg	10,145 kg+10%
Pump flowHigher is better	190 L/min	220 L/min+16%
Fuel tankHigher is better	195 L	236 L+21%
Width over tyresLower is better	2.54 m	2.476 m+3%
Height to top of cabLower is better	3.34 m+1%	3.36 m

All specifications

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Differences only(91)

FigureCat 930K SANY SW940L

Dimensions

Height to top of cab3.34 mGround to cab3.36 m

Height to top of beacon3.707 mNot published

Ground to axle centre0.685 mNot published

Ground clearance0.397 m0.407 m

Overall length (bucket on ground)7.613 m7.843 mShipping length with bucket

Rear axle to rear bumper1.993 m2.036 m

Hitch to front axle1.5 mNot published

Wheelbase3 m3 m

Dump clearance at max lift2.761 m2.688 m

Load-over height3.331 mNot published

Clearance, level bucket at max lift3.58 mNot published

Hinge pin height (max lift)3.907 m3.837 m

Overall height, bucket at max lift5.239 mNot published

Reach at max lift1.109 m1.21 mAt 45° discharge

Bucket pin height at carry0.41 mNot published

Dig depth0.1 mNot published

Bucket width2.55 m2.545 m

Tread width1.93 mTread centreNot published

Width over tyres2.54 m2.476 mOverall tyre width

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

Height to beaconNot published3.639 mGround to beacon

Front axle to articulation pivotNot published1.48 mCentre line of front axle to centre pivot

Overall length (without bucket)Not published6.48 mShipping length without attachment

Max dump heightNot published5.296 m

Digging depthNot published0.122 mLevel bucket

Clearance circle (outside of tyres)Not published5.389 m

Clearance circle (counterweight)Not published5.483 m

Max. circleNot published6.087 m

Counterweight widthNot published2.1 m

Roll back at max liftNot published62°

Roll back at carry heightNot published46°

Roll back at groundNot published42°

Tail angle to rear wheelNot published28°

Max steering angleNot published40°

Angles

Rack-back angle at full lift54°Not published

Dump angle at full lift48°44°

Rack-back angle at carry44°Not published

Angle of departure33°Not published

Articulation angle40°40°Each direction (+/- 40)

Weight

Operating weight13,130 kg14,600 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cummins B6.7

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA / Brazil MAR-1 equivalentEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V

Displacement7 L6.7 L

Gross power119 kW (160 hp)Not published

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

Net power116 kW (156 hp)SAE J1349, Performance Mode at 1,800 rpmNot published

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

Max torque787 NmGross, ISO 14396, Performance Mode1,120 Nm

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

CylindersNot published6

Engine powerNot published129 kW (173 hp)

Performance

Bucket capacity2.5 m³2.3 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 lift10,145 kg

Static tipping load (full turn)7,871 kgISO 14397-1; standard lift8,571 kg

Breakout force11,488 kgf107 kN

Top speed40 km/hRange 4, forward and reverse25 mph (forward 4th); reverse 3rd 17 mphFlyer prints speeds in mph only

Rated payloadNot published4.2 t

Raise timeNot published5.4 s

Lower (float down) timeNot published3.2 s

Dump timeNot published1.6 s

Total hydraulic cycle timeNot published10.2 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow190 L/minImplement pump, maximum flow220 L/minMax flow

Max pressure250 bar250 bar

Tilt cylinder relief pressure280 barNot published

Steering pump flow130 L/minMaximum flowNot published

Steering pump pressure241 barNot published

Transmission

TransmissionHydrostatic, 4 speed ranges, electronic controlZF 4WG190 countershaft powershift; automatic, manual and kick-down shift modes; 4 forward / 3 reverse

Range 113 km/hNot published

Range 213 km/hNot published

Range 327 km/hNot published

Range 440 km/hNot published

Tyres

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

Service capacities

Fuel tank195 L236 L

Cooling system32 L31 L

Engine oil, with filter19.5 LNot published

Differentials and final drives, front26 L35 L

Differentials and final drives, rear25 L35 L

Hydraulic system, with tank165 LNot published

Hydraulic tank90 L110 L

Engine oilNot published15 L

DEF/AdBlue tankNot published22 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) · SANY SW940L Stage V flyer (4 pages, version 2025-12-30), SANY Group global site

Drawn to scale

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

Cat 930KSANY SW940LSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 930K vs SANY SW940L: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 930K or SANY SW940L?

By operating weight the SANY SW940L is the biggest at 14.6 t, then the Cat 930K at 13.1 t.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 930K or SANY SW940L?

The Cat 930K: Cat 930K 2.5 m³, SANY SW940L 2.3 m³ (bucket capacity), a 9% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 930K or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Cat 930K 9,202 kg, SANY SW940L 10,145 kg (static tipping load (straight)), a 10% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 930K or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Cat 930K 195 L, SANY SW940L 236 L (fuel tank), a 21% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 930K or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Cat 930K 2.54 m, SANY SW940L 2.476 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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