The 930G is one of the most versatile wheel loaders available on the market.
Productivity, serviceability, loader linkage and work tool interchangeability make this machine ideal for a wide range of jobs. When put head-to-head with the John Deere 544J wheel loader, it was easy to see
Caterpillar’s commitment to excellence.
Productivity testing was performed on the CAT 930G and the John Deere 544J at the Peoria Proving Grounds. Machine set up, tires and controls were configured similarly on both wheel loaders. With a 3.25 yd3 bucket on the CAT 930G and a 3.0 yd3 bucket on the Deere 544J, the CAT significantly outperformed the Deere model in truck loading and hopper charging.
Truck Loading
The 930G proved to be 9.1% more productive, 4.8% more fuel efficient and achieved 0.1% lower cycle times.
Hopper Charging
The 930G was 16.2% more productive, 11.3% more fuel efficient and achieved 1.3% lower cycle times.
CAT’s Versatile Linkage Design vs. Z-bar Linkage
The CAT 930G features the VersaLinkTM loader linkage while the Deere offers Z-bar, Z-bar high lift and tool carrier linkages.
Versatility is the key benefit of the VersaLink loader linkage. Tilt forces are always greater than lift throughout the entire range of motion – making all loads controllable.
VersaLink linkage is extremely rigid and the design distributes stresses evenly throughout the structure which provides excellent durability.
With VersaLink, corner load stresses are distributed evenly throughout the boom and there is no isolated point of stress created throughout structures including the tower pins.
The lighter, stronger VersaLink linkage requires significantly less counterweight to offset weight of fabricated structures.
Z-bar Linkage
Z-bar design delivers good breakout forces at ground level but decays rapidly as the loader arm raises.
Z-bar linkage is constructed with two large plate steel loader arms and a massive cast torque tube connecting the two arms which results in poor corner loading characteristics and durability.
In Z-bar linkage stress transmits from the right loader arm through the torque tube, up the other loader arm and isolates one pin of the tower structure.
Z-bar linkage requires massive counterweight to offset heavy plate steel and cast loader linkage.
John Deere 544J–Counterweight
Deere structures use thinner plate steel for cost savings.
Extra counterweight is added, both visible and hidden, to overcome lighter structures with the Deere.
The Difference in Work Tools
CAT work tools are designed and manufactured by Caterpillar for the 930G while Deere uses JRB for their work tools and couplers.
CAT work tools can be interchanged between several CAT machines such as backhoes and telehandlers.
CAT work tools carry the Caterpillar warranty.
Deere–Work Tools
JRB is not known for durability. In addition, the coupler and tools are not designed specifically for the Deere machine.
The Results Are In
Built with legendary CAT toughness, the side-by-side comparison proves the Caterpillar 930G outperforms the Deere 544J and is the best choice for your everyday jobsite challenges. Made for the people who take on the tough jobs, Caterpillar equipment and work tools are designed with you in mind.
