Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 324D L ➔
The Caterpillar 324D L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 324D series, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It features a long undercarriage for improved stability and ground contact, supporting efficient operation on uneven terrain and in demanding jobsite conditions. The 324D L is commonly used in construction, utility, and excavation applications where reach, digging force, and reliable hydraulic performance are required. As part of the Caterpillar excavator lineup, it is built for productivity, serviceability, and compatibility with a range of buckets and work tools.
Boom/Stick 1
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Boom 19\'4\" (5900mm) / Stick 11\'10\" (3600mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height
32.42 ft (9.88 m)
Max Digging Depth
24.08 ft (7.34 m)
Max Loading Height
23.08 ft (7.03 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
34.58 ft (10.54 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.58 ft (6.58 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.25 ft (3.43 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.00 ft (10.06 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Boom 19\'4\" (5900mm) / Stick 9\'8\" (2950mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height
32.67 ft (9.96 m)
Max Digging Depth
22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Loading Height
21.58 ft (6.58 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
32.25 ft (9.83 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
19.93 ft (6.07 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.00 ft (10.06 m)
Boom/Stick 3
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3
Boom 19\'4\" (5900mm) / Stick 8\'2\" (2500mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height
32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Max Loading Height
21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
30.83 ft (9.40 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.17 ft (10.11 m)
Boom/Stick 4
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4
Boom 17\'5\" (5300mm) / Stick 8\'2\" (2500mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height
32.33 ft (9.85 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.25 ft (6.48 m)
Max Loading Height
20.67 ft (6.30 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
31.00 ft (9.45 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
18.68 ft (5.69 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
31.08 ft (9.47 m)
Boom/Stick 5
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5
Boom 33\'6\" (10200mm) / Stick 25\'9\" (7850mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height
50.58 ft (15.42 m)
Max Digging Depth
47.92 ft (14.61 m)
Max Loading Height
43.58 ft (13.28 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
61.00 ft (18.59 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
45.58 ft (13.89 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.33 ft (3.15 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
47.08 ft (14.35 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
2.7 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.8 cu yd
Dimensions
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height
10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.75 ft (2.97 m)
Length
47.08 ft (14.35 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
12.57 ft (3.83 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Tail Swing Radius
9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Weight
56,000.00 lbs (25,401.20 kg)
Width
11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement
439.40 cu in (7,200.49 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C7 ACERT
Gross Power
190.00 hp (141.69 kw)
Net Power
169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Operational
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
65 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Fuel Capacity
137.00 gal (518.55 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
116.30 gpm (440.20 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
79.00 gal (299.02 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
5221 psi
Operating Weight
54,660.00 lbs (24,793.39 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
Swing Torque
54,737.00 lbs ft (74,212.43 nm)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
51,032.00 lbs (23,147.75 kg)
Max Travel Speed
3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
2
Number Of Shoes Per Side
51
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
8
Shoe Size
32.00 in (81.28 cm)
Track Gauge
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
