324 Excavator | 24 Ton Excavator / Digger
The Cat® 324 is built to handle high-production workloads with the perfect balance of brute strength and refined control. Its powerful Cat® C7.1 engine, high-flow hydraulics, and advanced electrohydraulic system give you the muscle to move heavy material fast, without burning through your budget. With reinforced structures, field-proven durability, and easy-to-maintain components, the 324 is your go-to solution for tackling tough jobs with less downtime.
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The Cat® 324 is built to handle high-production workloads with the perfect balance of brute strength and refined control. Its powerful Cat® C7.1 engine, high-flow hydraulics, and advanced electrohydraulic system give you the muscle to move heavy material fast, without burning through your budget. With reinforced structures, field-proven durability, and easy-to-maintain components, the 324 is your go-to solution for tackling tough jobs with less downtime.
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Net Power - ISO 9249
108 kW -
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
147 hp (metric) -
Engine Model
Cat® C7.1 -
Engine Power - ISO 14396
112 kW -
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
152 hp (metric) -
Bore
105 mm -
Stroke
135 mm -
Displacement
7.1 l -
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹ -
Emissions
Meets UN ECE R96 Stage II emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II. -
Note (1)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 1,700 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. -
Note (2)
¹Cat® engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. -
Ground Clearance
440 mm
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Main System - Maximum Flow
416 l/min (106 gal/min) -
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
35000 kPa -
Maximum Pressure - Travel
35000 kPa -
Maximum Pressure - Swing
25000 kPa
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Swing Speed
11.5 r/min
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Maximum Swing Torque
61 kN·m
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Operating Weight
22700 kg
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Note
4.45 m (14'7") Long undercarriage, 5.7 m (18'8") Heavy Duty (HD) Reach boom, 2.5 m (8'2") HD Reach stick, 1.3 m³ (1.7 yd³) Severe Duty (SD) bucket, 600 mm (24") triple grouser track shoes and 4550 kg (10,030 lb) counterweight.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
370 l -
Cooling System
28 l -
Engine Oil
18 l -
Swing Drive - Each
6 l -
Final Drive - Each
5 l -
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
218 l -
Hydraulic Tank
115 l -
Shipping Length
9520 mm -
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm -
Counterweight Clearance
1020 mm -
Track Length
4450 mm -
Length to Center of Rollers
3650 mm -
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm -
Maximum Cutting Height
9330 mm -
Maximum Loading Height
6280 mm -
Minimum Loading Height
2590 mm -
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
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Boom
HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8") -
Stick
HD Reach 2.5 m (8'2") -
Bucket
SD 1.3 m³ (1.7 yd³) -
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
3360 mm -
Handrail Height
3020 mm -
Transport Width
2980 mm
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Track Gauge
2380 mm
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Maximum Digging Depth
6310 mm
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Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
6120 mm -
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
139 kN -
Stick Digging Force - ISO
109 kN
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