- Overall Length: 46.57 ft / 14194 mm
- Width Over Tires: 14.04 ft / 4280 mm
- Wheelbase: 33.72 ft / 10278 mm
- Rear Ground Clearance: 1.66 ft / 507 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 24M
The Caterpillar 24M is a motor grader of about 65.8 t; its C18 ACERT engine is rated at 533 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total137692 lb62456 kg
03Selected published values224
Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 24M include published moldboard width of 24 ft / 7315 mm, published maximum power of 533 hp / 397.5 kw, published operating weight of 137692 lb / 62456 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (46.57 ft / 14194 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (14.04 ft / 4280 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (33.72 ft / 10278 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Overall Length46.57 ft14194 mm
Width Over Tires14.04 ft4280 mm
Wheelbase33.72 ft10278 mm
Rear Ground Clearance1.66 ft507 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase7.5 ft2285 mm
Front Ground Clearance2.82 ft858 mm
Blade Base13.28 ft4048 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab14.28 ft4352 mm
Length - Between Tandem Axles90 in2286 mm
Length - Counterweight To Ripper633.9 in16101.06 mm
Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem404.6 in10276.84 mm
Length - Front Axle To Moldboard159.4 in4048.76 mm
Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine558.8 in14193.52 mm
Height - Top Of Cylinders151.4 in3845.56 mm
Height - Top Of Cab14.61 ft0.38 m
Height - Front Axle Center33.8 in858.52 mm
Height - Exhaust Stack170.2 in4323.08 mm
Width - Outside Front Tires168.5 in4279.9 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires166.3 in4224.03 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines135.81 in3449.32 mm
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle23.9 in607.06 mm
Ripper
Pry-Out Force41052 lb18620.9 kg
Ripping Depth - Maximum17.9 in454.7 mm
Ripper Shank Holders77
Penetration Force29985 lb13601 kg
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum23.4 in594.4 mm
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum23.8 in604.6 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Net Power Gear 4-6533 hp397.5 kw
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC18 ACERTC18 ACERT
Net Power Gear 1-2533 hp397.5 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Net Power Gear 5-6533 hp397.5 kw
Max Power533 hp397.5 kw
Net Power Gears 7-8533 hp397.5 kw
Net Torque Gears 7-81762 lb ft2389 Nm
Displacement1104.5 cu in18.1 L
Bore5.7 in144.8 mm
Stroke7.2 in182.9 mm
Derating Altitude5500 ft1676.4 m
Maximum Torque1762 lb ft2389 Nm
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net533 hp397.5 kw
Speed At Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Base Power (All Gears) - Net533 hp397.5 kw
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum1300 RPM1300 RPM
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum60 RPM60 RPM
Standard - Ambient Capability122 degrees122 degrees
Base Power (All Gears) - Net - Metric540 hp402.7 kw
Frame
Circle - Diameter103.6 in2631.5 mm
Drawbar - Height8.5 in215.9 mm
Front Axle - Height To Center32.2 in817.9 mm
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness6.3 in160.1 mm
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side32 degrees32 degrees
Drawbar - Thickness0.6 in15.3 mm
Drawbar - Width8.9 in226.1 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width20.2 in513.1 mm
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness2 in50.8 mm
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right18 degrees18 degrees
Front-Side Plates - Width16.3 in414.1 mm
Front-Side Plates - Thickness1 in25.4 mm
Height - Front Axle Center33.8 in858.6 mm
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle41360 lb18761 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle96332 lb43695 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity70 gal264 L
Std Operation Weight - Total137692 lb62456 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle43931 lb19927 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle101877 lb46211 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total145808 lb66138 kg
Fuel Capacity350 gal1326 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity24 gal90 L
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity49 gal184 L
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity2.3 gal8.5 L
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)85 gal322 L
Tire Size29.5-29 28PR29.5-29 28PR
Power Train
Brakes - ParkingSpring applied, hydraulically releasedSpring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes - ServiceOil-actuated, oil-discOil-actuated, oil-disc
TransmissionAutomatic, electronic power shiftAutomatic, electronic power shift
Forward/Reverse Gears6 Forward/3 Reverse6 Forward/3 Reverse
Brakes - SecondaryOil-actuated, oil-discOil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area15733 in210.2 m2
Steering
Articulation Angle25 degrees25 degrees
Turning Radius40.7 ft12.4 m
Transmission
Transmission Typeautomatic, electronic power shiftautomatic, electronic power shift
Number Of Gears - Forward66
Number Of Gears - Reverse33
Max Speed - Forward26.7 mph43 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse25.6 mph41.2 km/h
Front Axle
Wheel Lean18 degrees18 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
Ground Clearance2.9 ft858 mm
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle102051 lb46289.6 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle43100 lb19549.9 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total145151 lb65839.4 kg
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped145151 lb65839.4 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total138287 lb62726 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped145151 lb65839.4 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total152857 lb69334.8 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle96110 lb43594.8 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle42177 lb19131.2 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle45856 lb20800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle107001 lb48534.9 kg
Hydraulic System
Standby Pressure450 psi450 psi
Maximum System Pressure3500 psi3500 psi
Pump TypeVariable pistonVariable piston
Pump Flow145 gal/min550 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3500 psi24150 kPa
Circuit TypeElectro-hydraulic load sensing, closed centerElectro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Output145 gal/min145 gal/min
Moldboard
Moldboard Width24 ft7315 mm
Moldboard Height42 in1067 mm
Moldboard Thickness2 in50 mm
Max Depth Of Cut25.9 in657 mm
Side Shift Left34.3 in870 mm
Side Shift Right49 in1244 mm
Blade Width24 ft7.4 m
Arc Radius21.7 in551.2 mm
Throat Clearance6.4 in162.6 mm
Thickness2 in50.8 mm
Cutting Edge Width13 in330.2 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness1.1 in28 mm
End Bit - Width8 in203.2 mm
End Bit - Thickness1 in25.4 mm
Moldboard - Height42 in1066.8 mm
Moldboard - Thickness2 in50.8 mm
Blade Pull - Base86500 lb39235.8 kg
Blade Pull - Maximum95940 lb43517.7 kg
Down Pressure - Base69583 lb31562.4 kg
Down Pressure - Maximum75654 lb34316.1 kg
Width24 ft7.4 m
Height40 in1016 mm
Circle
Diameter103.6 in2631 mm
Shift Left31.7 in804 mm
Shift Right17.2 in437 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left126.9 in3222 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right127.7 in3228 mm
Max Lift Above Ground25 in634 mm
Blade Tip Angle - Front40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Reardegrees0 degrees
Operating Specifications
Top Speed - Forward27 mph43.5 km/h
Top Speed - Reverse25.8 mph41.6 km/h
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires40.7 ft12.4 m
Steering Range - Left/Right47.5 degrees47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle - Left/Right25 degrees25 degrees
Forward - 6th26.7 mph43 km/h
Forward - 5th17.2 mph27.7 km/h
Forward - 4th9.3 mph15 km/h
Forward - 3rd6 mph9.7 km/h
Forward - 2nd3.5 mph5.7 km/h
Forward - 1st2.3 mph3.8 km/h
Reverse - 3rd25.6 mph41.2 km/h
Reverse - 2nd8.9 mph14.4 km/h
Reverse - 1st3.4 mph5.5 km/h
Forward - 1f2.3 mph3.8 km/h
Forward - 2f3.6 mph5.8 km/h
Forward - 3f6 mph9.7 km/h
Forward - 4f9.4 mph15.2 km/h
Forward - 5f17.4 mph28.1 km/h
Forward - 6f27 mph43.5 km/h
Reverse - 1r3.4 mph5.5 km/h
Reverse - 2r9 mph14.5 km/h
Reverse - 3r25.8 mph41.6 km/h
Standards
BrakesISO 3450ISO 3450
Rops/FopsISO 3471/ISO 3449ISO 3471/ISO 3449
SoundISO 6394/ISO 6395ISO 6394/ISO 6395
SteeringISO 5010ISO 5010
Service Refill
Cooling System24 gal90.9 L
Hydraulic System - Total70 gal265 L
Engine Oil16 gal60.6 L
Hydraulic System - Tank36 gal136.3 L
Tandem Housing - Each85 gal321.8 L
Circle Drive Housing2 gal7.6 L
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing1 gal3.8 L
Fuel Capacity350 gal1324.9 L
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives49 gal185.5 L
Differential - Final Drives49 gal185.5 L
Circle Drive Housing - Each2 gal7.6 L
Transmission Oil23 gal87.1 L
Blade Range
Circle Centershift - Right210.2 in5339.1 mm
Circle Centershift - Left209.9 in5331.5 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right193 in4902.2 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left178.3 in4528.9 mm
Blade Tip Range - Forward40 degrees40 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Backward0 degrees0 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right127.1 in3228.4 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left126.9 in3223.3 mm
Maximum Lift Above Ground25 in635 mm
Maximum Depth Of Cut25.9 in657.9 mm
Maximum Blade Position Angle35 degrees35 degrees
Tandems
Height41 in1041.4 mm
Width13.9 in353.1 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Inner1 in25.4 mm
Sidewall Thickness - Outer1.2 in30.5 mm
Drive Chain Pitch3 in76.2 mm
Wheel Axle Spacing90 in2286 mm
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up20 degrees20 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down20 degrees20 degrees
Engine - Tier 2
Base Power (All Gears) - Net533 hp397.5 kw
Base Power (All Gears) - Net - Metric540 hp402.7 kw
Engine ModelCat C18 ACERTCat C18 ACERT
Displacement1104.5 cu in18.1 L
Bore5.7 in144.8 mm
Stroke7.2 in182.9 mm
Maximum Torque - Net2001 lb ft2713 Nm
Torque Rise - Net30 %30 %
Speed At Rated Power1800 rpm1800 rpm
Number Of Cylinders66
Derating Altitude10000 ft3048 m
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum1325 rpm1325 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum60 rpm60 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability122 degrees122 degrees
Engine - U.S. Epa Tier 4 Interim Certified
Base Power (All Gears) - Net533 hp397.5 kw
Base Power (All Gears) - Net - Metric540 hp402.7 kw
Engine ModelCat C18 ACERTCat C18 ACERT
Displacement1104.5 cu in18.1 L
Bore5.7 in144.8 mm
Stroke7.2 in182.9 mm
Speed At Rated Power1800 rpm1800 rpm
Number Of Cylinders66
Derating Altitude9655 ft2942.9 m
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum1325 rpm1325 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum60 rpm60 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability122 degrees122 degrees
Maximum Torque - Net2001 lb ft2713 Nm
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