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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 324D L

The Caterpillar 324D L is a hydraulic excavator of about 24.8 t, powered by a 169 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight54660 lb24790 kg
03Selected published values73
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 33 ft / 10050 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 11.25 ft / 3430 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 32.42 ft / 9887 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 23.08 ft / 7043 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 324D L include a published maximum digging depth of 24.08 ft / 7328 mm, published operating weight of 54660 lb / 24790 kg, published engine power of 190 hp / 141.7 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (33 ft / 10050 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (11.25 ft / 3430 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (32.42 ft / 9887 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Shipping Length Of Unit33 ft10050 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit11.25 ft3430 mm
Max Cutting Height32.42 ft9887 mm
Max Loading Height23.08 ft7043 mm
Max Reach Along Ground34.58 ft10549 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth21.58 ft6575 mm
Max Digging Depth24.08 ft7328 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 19'4" (5900mm) / Stick 11'10" (3600mm) -ReachBoom 19'4" (5900mm) / Stick 11'10" (3600mm) -Reach
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit33 ft10060 mm
Max Cutting Height32.67 ft9946 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.42 ft3170 mm
Max Loading Height21.58 ft6590 mm
Max Reach Along Ground32.25 ft9829 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth19.93 ft6075 mm
Max Digging Depth22.5 ft6846 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 19'4" (5900mm) / Stick 9'8" (2950mm) -ReachBoom 19'4" (5900mm) / Stick 9'8" (2950mm) -Reach
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Shipping Length Of Unit33.17 ft10100 mm
Max Cutting Height32 ft9750 mm
Max Loading Height21 ft6394 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.83 ft3300 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.83 ft9395 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth18.5 ft5633 mm
Max Digging Depth21 ft6396 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom 19'4" (5900mm) / Stick 8'2" (2500mm) -ReachBoom 19'4" (5900mm) / Stick 8'2" (2500mm) -Reach
04

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4

Shipping Length Of Unit31.08 ft9480 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit11.33 ft3450 mm
Max Cutting Height32.33 ft9849 mm
Max Loading Height20.67 ft6302 mm
Max Reach Along Ground31 ft9446 mm
Max Digging Depth21.25 ft6488 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth18.68 ft5694 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4Boom 17'5" (5300mm) / Stick 8'2" (2500mm) -ReachBoom 17'5" (5300mm) / Stick 8'2" (2500mm) -Reach
05

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5

Shipping Length Of Unit47.08 ft14340 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.33 ft3150 mm
Max Cutting Height50.58 ft15411 mm
Max Loading Height43.58 ft13285 mm
Max Reach Along Ground61 ft18603 mm
Max Digging Depth47.92 ft14594 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth45.58 ft13922 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5Boom 33'6" (10200mm) / Stick 25'9" (7850mm) -ReachBoom 33'6" (10200mm) / Stick 25'9" (7850mm) -Reach
06

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.42 ft440 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.75 ft2980 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks11.08 ft3390 mm
Length Of Track On Ground12.57 ft3830 mm
Tail Swing Radius9.83 ft3000 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.5 ft1060 mm
07

Undercarriage

Track Gauge8.5 ft2590 mm
Shoe Size32 in800 mm
Max Travel Speed3.4 mph5.4 km/h
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side88
Number Of Shoes Per Side5151
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Drawbar Pull51032 lb227 kN
08

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC7 ACERTC7 ACERT
Net Power169 hp126.1 kw
Gross Power190 hp141.7 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Displacement439.4 cu in7.2 L
09

Operational

Operating Weight54660 lb24790 kg
Fuel Capacity137 gal520 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity79 gal300 L
Engine Oil Capacity8 gal30 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage65 amps65 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5221 psi36000 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity116.3 gal/min440 L/min
10

Swing Mechanism

Swing Torque54737 lb ft73400 Nm
Swing Speed9.6 rpm9.6 rpm
11

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity1.8 yd31.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity2.7 yd32 m3
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