The Caterpillar 324D L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 324D series, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The "L" designation indicates a long undercarriage configuration, providing improved stability and ground contact for demanding excavation work. As an excavator, the 324D L is commonly used in construction, utility, roadwork, and quarry applications. It features a tracked undercarriage, a boom and stick assembly, and a bucket for digging and loading operations. The model is known for its balance of digging performance, reach, and operating stability in medium-duty excavator applications.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
32.50 ft (9.91 m)
Max Loading Height
23.10 ft (7.04 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
34.60 ft (10.55 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
33.00 ft (10.06 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
32.70 ft (9.97 m)
Max Digging Depth
22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Loading Height
21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
32.30 ft (9.85 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
33.00 ft (10.06 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
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
30.90 ft (9.42 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
33.20 ft (10.12 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height
32.40 ft (9.88 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Max Loading Height
20.70 ft (6.31 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
31.00 ft (9.45 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
18.70 ft (5.70 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
31.10 ft (9.48 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5 specifications
Max Cutting Height
50.60 ft (15.42 m)
Max Digging Depth
48.00 ft (14.63 m)
Max Loading Height
43.60 ft (13.29 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
61.00 ft (18.59 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
45.60 ft (13.90 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
47.10 ft (14.36 m)
Bucket
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
2.70 cu yd (2.06 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.80 cu yd (1.38 cu m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab
9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Length of Track on Ground
12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Tail Swing Radius
9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
11.10 ft (3.38 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement
439.40 cu in (7,200.49 cu cm)
Engine Model
C7 ACERT
Gross Power
190.00 hp (141.69 kw)
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Operating Specifications 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
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 324D L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
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)
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