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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Specifications

Overview

Engine

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

Hydraulic System

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

Swing

Swing Speed

11.5 r/min

Swing Mechanism

Maximum Swing Torque

61 kN·m

Weights

Operating Weight

22700 kg

Turning Circle

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.