Caterpillar 324E Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 324E ➔

Dimensions

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	11.17 ft (3.40 m)
Length	33.17 ft (10.11 m)
Weight	64,990.00 lbs (29,479.00 kg)
Width	10.50 ft (3.20 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull	51,302.00 lbs (23,266.21 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed	3.30 mph (5.31 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	428.00 cu in (7,013.68 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT
Gross Power - Sae J1995	204.00 hp (152.13 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	190.00 hp (141.69 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349/Iso 9249	190.00 hp (141.69 kw)
Stroke	5.40 in (13.72 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Boom Cylinder - Bore	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	51.00 in (129.54 cm)
Cb1 Bucket Cylinder - Bore	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Cb1 Bucket Cylinder - Stroke	46.00 in (116.84 cm)
Db Bucket Cylinder - Bore	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Db Bucket Cylinder - Stroke	45.00 in (114.30 cm)
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total	122.00 gpm (461.77 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift	5511 psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal	5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3553 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5076 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow	6.10 gpm (23.09 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure	569 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke	65.00 in (165.10 cm)

Operational

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight	64,990.00 lbs (29,473.92 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	11.70 gal (44.28 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter	6.00 gal (22.71 l)
Final Drive - Each	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity	137.40 gal (520.06 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	75.30 gal (285.01 l)
Hydraulic Tank	41.00 gal (155.19 l)
Swing Drive - Each	2.70 gal (10.22 l)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Iso 6395 - Spectator Noise	104 dB(A)
Iso 6396 - Operator Noise (Closed)	71 dB(A)
Iso 6396 - Operator Noise (Open)	76 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Standards specifications
Brakes	ISO 10265 2008
Cab/Fogs	ISO 10262 1998

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9.2 rpm
Swing Torque	54,137.00 lbs ft (73,398.95 nm)

Track

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Track specifications
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	2
Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	51
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	8

Weights

Caterpillar 324E Excavator Weights specifications
Maximum Operating Weight	64,990.00 lbs (29,473.92 kg)
Maximum Operating Weight**	64,990.00 lbs (29,473.92 kg)
Minimum Operating Weight	55,395.00 lbs (25,122.45 kg)
Minimum Operating Weight*	55,395.00 lbs (25,122.45 kg)

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