Cat 950 vs Hitachi ZW140-7
The Cat 950 is the heavier machine, at 18.1 t against 11.8 t, and the Cat 950 has more power (172 kW against 114 kW).
The Cat 950 is ahead on: more power, more torque, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster. The Hitachi ZW140-7 is ahead on: dumps higher, narrower to transport, lower to transport.
Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 950 and the Hitachi ZW140-7 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.
At a glance
Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.
| Figure | Cat 950 | Hitachi ZW140-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 18,076 kg | 11,840 kg |
| Gross powerHigher is better | 186 kW+62% | 115 kW |
| Max torqueHigher is better | 1,236 Nm+74% | 712 Nm |
| Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better | 2.844 m | 2.865 m+1% |
| Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better | 3.981 m+5% | 3.8 m |
| Bucket capacityHigher is better | 3.1 m³+55% | 2 m³ |
| Static tipping load (full turn)Higher is better | 10,936 kg+33% | 8,240 kg |
| Breakout forceHigher is better | 152 kN+55% | 98 kN |
| Pump flowHigher is better | 322 L/min+66% | 194 L/min |
| Fuel tankHigher is better | 259.5 L+27% | 205 L |
| Top speedHigher is better | 39.5 km/h+1% | 39 km/h |
| Width over tyresLower is better | 2.8 m | 2.47 m+12% |
| Height to top of cabLower is better | 3.456 m | 3.275 m+5% |
All specifications
Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.
Dimensions
Weight
Engine
Performance
Hydraulics
Transmission
Tyres
Service capacities
Service intervals
Sources: Cat 950 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3868-00 (7-2024) · 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 950 vs Hitachi ZW140-7: questions
Which is bigger, the Cat 950 or Hitachi ZW140-7?
By operating weight the Cat 950 is the biggest at 18.1 t, then the Hitachi ZW140-7 at 11.8 t.
Which has more power, the Cat 950 or Hitachi ZW140-7?
The Cat 950: Cat 950 186 kW (249 hp), Hitachi ZW140-7 115 kW (154 hp) (gross power), a 62% difference.
Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 950 or Hitachi ZW140-7?
The Cat 950: Cat 950 3.1 m³, Hitachi ZW140-7 2 m³ (bucket capacity), a 55% difference.
Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 950 or Hitachi ZW140-7?
The Cat 950: Cat 950 10,936 kg, Hitachi ZW140-7 8,240 kg (static tipping load (full turn)), a 33% difference.
Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 950 or Hitachi ZW140-7?
The Cat 950: Cat 950 259.5 L, Hitachi ZW140-7 205 L (fuel tank), a 27% difference.
Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 950 or Hitachi ZW140-7?
The Hitachi ZW140-7: Cat 950 2.8 m, Hitachi ZW140-7 2.47 m (width over tyres), a 12% 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?
Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.
