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Cat 930K vs Volvo L90H

The Volvo L90H is the heavier machine, at 15.1 t against 13.1 t, and the Volvo L90H has more power (134 kW against 116 kW).

The Cat 930K is ahead on: more hydraulic flow, turns tighter. The Volvo L90H is ahead on: more power, more torque, dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank, faster, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 930K and the Volvo L90H drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 930K

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    Volvo L90H

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At a glance

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FigureCat 930KVolvo L90H
Operating weight13,130 kg15,120 kg
Gross powerHigher is better119 kW134 kW+13%
Max torqueHigher is better787 Nm800 Nm+2%
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better2.761 m2.9 m+5%
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better3.907 m4.04 m+3%
Bucket capacityHigher is better2.5 m³2.8 m³+12%
Static tipping load (straight)Higher is better9,202 kg11,780 kg+28%
Pump flowHigher is better190 L/min+11%171 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better195 L222 L+14%
Top speedHigher is better40 km/h50 km/h+25%
Turning radius (outside of tyres)Lower is better5.402 m+1%5.43 m
Width over tyresLower is better2.54 m2.49 m+2%
Height to top of cabLower is better3.34 m3.28 m+2%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Height to top of cab3.34 mGround to cab3.28 m
Height to top of beacon3.707 mNot published
Ground to axle centre0.685 mNot published
Ground clearance0.397 m0.45 m
Overall length (bucket on ground)7.613 m7.59 m
Rear axle to rear bumper1.993 m1.88 m
Hitch to front axle1.5 mNot published
Wheelbase3 m3.05 m
Dump clearance at max lift2.761 m2.9 m
Load-over height3.331 mNot published
Clearance, level bucket at max lift3.58 mNot published
Hinge pin height (max lift)3.907 m4.04 m
Overall height, bucket at max lift5.239 mNot published
Reach at max lift1.109 m0.99 m
Bucket pin height at carry0.41 mNot published
Dig depth0.1 mNot published
Bucket width2.55 m2.75 m
Tread width1.93 mTread centre1.96 m
Width over tyres2.54 m2.49 m20.5 R25 L3 tyres
Turning radius (outside of bucket)5.961 mNot published
Turning radius (outside of tyres)5.402 m5.43 m
Turning radius (inside of tyres)2.851 m2.94 m
Bucket hinge pin to rear endNot published6.17 m
Dump height at reach N (position G)Not published2.132 m
Bucket bottom height at max liftNot published3.73 m
Operating heightNot published5.38 m
Reach at 45° discharge, position GNot published1.66 m
Digging depth, max dump (S)Not published1.18 m
Digging depthNot published0.112 m
Clearance circle (diameter)Not published12.24 m

Angles

Rack-back angle at full lift54°57°
Dump angle at full lift48°45°
Rack-back angle at carry44°49°
Angle of departure33°Not published
Articulation angle40°40°±40°
Rack back angle at ground levelNot published44°
Max dump angle at groundNot published67°

Weight

Operating weight13,130 kg15,120 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Volvo D6E6-cylinder in-line turbo diesel, common rail
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA / Brazil MAR-1 equivalentTier 3 / Stage IIIA
Displacement7 L5.7 L
Gross power119 kW (160 hp)134 kW (180 hp)ISO 14396, at 1,600-1,900 rpm
Gross power (Standard Mode)113 kW (152 hp)Not published
Net power116 kW (156 hp)SAE J1349, Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm134 kW (180 hp)ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1,600-1,900 rpm
Net power (Standard Mode)110 kW (148 hp)SAE J1349, Standard Mode at 1,600 rpmNot published
Max torque787 NmGross, ISO 14396, Performance Mode800 NmAt 1,600 rpm (gross and net)
Max torque (net)753 NmNet, SAE J1349, Performance ModeNot published

Performance

Bucket capacity2.5 m³2.8 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 lift11,780 kg
Static tipping load (full turn)7,871 kgISO 14397-1; standard lift10,070 kg
Breakout force11,488 kgf138 kN
Top speed40 km/hRange 4, forward and reverse50 km/h
Total hydraulic cycle timeNot published12 sLift 5.7 s, tilt 2.3 s, lower empty 4 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow190 L/minImplement pump, maximum flow171 L/minPump 2, at 10 MPa and 1,900 rpm
Max pressure250 bar310 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 controlVolvo HTE 125C countershaft powershift (HTL 125 with lock-up), APS automatic 1-4
Range 113 km/hNot published
Range 213 km/hNot published
Range 327 km/hNot published
Range 440 km/hNot published
AxlesNot publishedVolvo AWB 25 front / AWB 20 rear; 100% front differential lock
Rear axle oscillationNot published13°

Tyres

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

Service capacities

Fuel tank195 L222 L
Cooling system32 L30 LEngine coolant
Engine oil, with filter19.5 L20 LEngine oil
Differentials and final drives, front26 L35 L
Differentials and final drives, rear25 L27 L
Hydraulic system, with tank165 LNot published
Hydraulic tank90 L90 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) · Volvo L90H product guide (Tier 2/Tier 3 markets) Ref. 20061992_C, 2026.01

Drawn to scale

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

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Cat 930KVolvo L90HSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 930K vs Volvo L90H: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 930K or Volvo L90H?

By operating weight the Volvo L90H is the biggest at 15.1 t, then the Cat 930K at 13.1 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 930K or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Cat 930K 119 kW (160 hp), Volvo L90H 134 kW (180 hp) (gross power), a 13% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 930K or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Cat 930K 2.5 m³, Volvo L90H 2.8 m³ (bucket capacity), a 12% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 930K or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Cat 930K 9,202 kg, Volvo L90H 11,780 kg (static tipping load (straight)), a 28% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 930K or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Cat 930K 195 L, Volvo L90H 222 L (fuel tank), a 14% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 930K or Volvo L90H?

The Cat 930K: Cat 930K 5.402 m, Volvo L90H 5.43 m (turning radius (outside of tyres)), a 1% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 930K or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Cat 930K 2.54 m, Volvo L90H 2.49 m (width over tyres), a 2% 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.

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