Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
Introducing the Caterpillar 24M Motor Grader, a powerhouse of efficiency and precision for all your grading needs. With its robust build and advanced features, the 24M is designed to deliver optimal performance on any job site. From its powerful engine producing 533 horsepower to its innovative hydraulic system with a maximum pressure of 3500 psi, this motor grader offers unmatched power and control. The 24M boasts a wide range of capabilities, from a maximum blade position angle of 35 degrees to a maximum lift above ground of 25 inches, ensuring precision and versatility in every operation. Get ready to tackle tough terrain with ease and precision using the Caterpillar 24M Motor Grader.
| Blade Tip Range - Backward | 0 degrees |
|---|---|
| Blade Tip Range - Forward | 40 degrees |
| Circle Centershift - Left | 209.90 in (533.15 cm) |
| Circle Centershift - Right | 210.20 in (533.91 cm) |
| Maximum Blade Position Angle | 35 degrees |
| Maximum Depth of Cut | 25.90 in (65.79 cm) |
| Maximum Lift Above Ground | 25.00 in (63.50 cm) |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left | 126.90 in (322.33 cm) |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right | 127.10 in (322.83 cm) |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Left | 178.30 in (452.88 cm) |
| Moldboard Sideshift - Right | 193.00 in (490.22 cm) |
| Blade Tip Angle - Front | 40 degrees |
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| Diameter | 103.60 in (263.14 cm) |
| Max Lift Above Ground | 25.00 in (63.50 cm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 126.90 in (322.33 cm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 127.70 in (324.36 cm) |
| Shift Left | 31.70 in (80.52 cm) |
| Shift Right | 17.20 in (43.69 cm) |
| Blade Base | 13.30 ft (4.05 m) |
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| Front Ground Clearance | 2.90 ft (0.88 m) |
| Ground Clearance - Rear Axle | 23.90 in (60.71 cm) |
| Height - Exhaust Stack | 170.20 in (432.31 cm) |
| Height - Front Axle Center | 33.80 in (85.85 cm) |
| Height - Top of Cab | 14.70 ft (4.48 m) |
| Height - Top of Cylinders | 151.40 in (384.56 cm) |
| Height to Top of Isomount Cab | 14.30 ft (4.36 m) |
| Length - Between Tandem Axles | 90.00 in (228.60 cm) |
| Length - Counterweight to Ripper | 633.90 in (1,610.11 cm) |
| Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem | 404.60 in (1,027.68 cm) |
| Length - Front Axle to Moldboard | 159.40 in (404.88 cm) |
| Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine | 558.80 in (1,419.35 cm) |
| Overall Length | 46.60 ft (14.20 m) |
| Rear Ground Clearance | 1.70 ft (0.52 m) |
| Tandem Axle Wheelbase | 7.50 ft (2.29 m) |
| Wheelbase | 33.80 ft (10.30 m) |
| Width - Outside Front Tires | 168.50 in (427.99 cm) |
| Width - Outside Rear Tires | 166.30 in (422.40 cm) |
| Width - Tire Center Lines | 135.80 in (344.93 cm) |
| Width Over Tires | 14.10 ft (4.30 m) |
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | 533.00 hp (397.46 kw) |
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| Base Power (All Gears) - Net | 533.00 hp (397.46 kw) |
| Bore | 5.70 in (14.48 cm) |
| Derating Altitude | 5,500.00 ft (1,676.40 m) |
| Displacement | 1,104.50 cu in (18,099.55 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | Cat C18 ACERT |
| Max Power | 533.00 hp (397.46 kw) |
| Maximum Torque | 1,762.00 lbs ft (2,388.92 nm) |
| Net Power Gear 1-2 | 533.00 hp (397.46 kw) |
| Net Power Gear 4-6 | 533.00 hp (397.46 kw) |
| Net Power Gear 5-6 | 533.00 hp (397.46 kw) |
| Net Power Gears 7-8 | 533.00 hp (397.46 kw) |
| Net Torque Gears 7-8 | 1,762.00 lbs ft (2,388.92 nm) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm |
| Standard - Ambient Capability | 122 degrees |
| Stroke | 7.20 in (18.29 cm) |
| Circle - Blade Beam Thickness | 6.30 in (16.00 cm) |
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| Circle - Diameter | 103.60 in (263.14 cm) |
| Drawbar - Height | 8.50 in (21.59 cm) |
| Drawbar - Thickness | 0.60 in (1.52 cm) |
| Drawbar - Width | 8.90 in (22.61 cm) |
| Front Axle - Height to Center | 32.20 in (81.79 cm) |
| Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side | 32 degrees |
| Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right | 18 degrees |
| Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness | 2.00 in (5.08 cm) |
| Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width | 20.20 in (51.31 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 2.90 ft (0.88 m) |
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| Oscillation - Total | 32 degrees |
| Wheel Lean | 18 degrees |
| Circuit Type | Electro-hydraulic load sensing closed center |
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| Maximum System Pressure | 3500 psi |
| Pump Flow | 145.00 gpm (548.83 lpm) |
| Pump Output | 145.00 gpm (548.83 lpm) |
| Pump Type | Variable piston |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3500 psi |
| Standby Pressure | 450 psi |
| Arc Radius | 21.70 in (55.12 cm) |
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| Blade Width | 24.00 ft (7.32 m) |
| Cutting Edge Thickness | 1.10 in (2.79 cm) |
| Cutting Edge Width | 13.00 in (33.02 cm) |
| End Bit - Thickness | 1.00 in (2.54 cm) |
| End Bit - Width | 8.00 in (20.32 cm) |
| Max Depth of Cut | 25.90 in (65.79 cm) |
| Moldboard - Height | 42.00 in (106.68 cm) |
| Moldboard - Thickness | 2.00 in (5.08 cm) |
| Moldboard Height | 42.00 in (106.68 cm) |
| Moldboard Length | 24.00 ft (7.32 m) |
| Moldboard Thickness | 2.00 in (5.08 cm) |
| Moldboard Width | 24.00 ft (7.32 m) |
| Side Shift Left | 34.30 in (87.12 cm) |
| Side Shift Right | 49.00 in (124.46 cm) |
| Throat Clearance | 6.40 in (16.26 cm) |
| Articulation Angle - Left/Right | 25 degrees |
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| Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 2.30 gal (8.71 l) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 24.00 gal (90.84 l) |
| Forward - 1st | 2.30 mph (3.70 kph) |
| Forward - 2nd | 3.50 mph (5.63 kph) |
| Forward - 3rd | 6.00 mph (9.66 kph) |
| Forward - 4th | 9.30 mph (14.97 kph) |
| Forward - 5th | 17.20 mph (27.68 kph) |
| Forward - 6th | 26.70 mph (42.97 kph) |
| Fuel Capacity | 350.00 gal (1,324.75 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 70.00 gal (264.95 l) |
| Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 43,931.00 lbs (19,923.36 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 101,877.00 lbs (46,202.72 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Total | 145,808.00 lbs (66,126.08 kg) |
| Operating Weight | 137,694.00 lbs (62,446.26 kg) |
| Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 49.00 gal (185.47 l) |
| Reverse - 1st | 3.4 |
| Reverse - 2nd | 8.90 mph (14.32 kph) |
| Reverse - 3rd | 25.60 mph (41.20 kph) |
| Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 41,360.00 lbs (18,757.37 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 96,332.00 lbs (43,687.98 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Total | 137,692.00 lbs (62,445.35 kg) |
| Steering Range - Left/Right | 47.5 degrees |
| Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 85.00 gal (321.73 l) |
| Tire Size | 29.5-29 28PR |
| Top Speed - Forward | 27.00 mph (43.45 kph) |
| Top Speed - Reverse | 25.80 mph (41.52 kph) |
| Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires | 40.70 ft (12.41 m) |
| Brakes - Parking | Spring applied hydraulically released |
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| Brakes - Secondary | Oil-actuated oil-disc |
| Brakes - Service | Oil-actuated oil-disc |
| Brakes - Service - Surface Area | 15,733.00 cu in (257,818.25 cu cm) |
| Forward/Reverse Gears | 6 Forward/3 Reverse |
| Transmission | Automatic electronic power shift |
| Penetration Force | 29,985.00 lbs (13,598.64 kg) |
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| Pry-Out Force | 41,052.00 lbs (18,617.69 kg) |
| Ripper Shank Holders | 7 |
| Ripping Depth - Maximum | 17.90 in (45.47 cm) |
| Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum | 23.80 in (60.45 cm) |
| Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum | 23.40 in (59.44 cm) |
| Circle Drive Housing | 2.00 gal (7.57 l) |
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| Cooling System | 24.00 gal (90.84 l) |
| Engine Oil | 16.00 gal (60.56 l) |
| Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing | 1.00 gal (3.79 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 350.00 gal (1,324.75 l) |
| Hydraulic System - Tank | 36.00 gal (136.26 l) |
| Hydraulic System - Total | 70.00 gal (264.95 l) |
| Tandem Housing - Each | 85.00 gal (321.73 l) |
| Transmission - Differential - Final Drives | 49.00 gal (185.47 l) |
| Brakes | ISO 3450 |
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| ROPS/FOPS | ISO 3471/ISO 3449 |
| Sound | ISO 6394/ISO 6395 |
| Steering | ISO 5010 |
| Articulation Angle | 25 degrees |
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| Turning Radius | 40.70 ft (12.41 m) |
| Drive Chain Pitch | 3.00 in (7.62 cm) |
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| Height | 41.00 in (104.14 cm) |
| Sidewall Thickness - Inner | 1.00 in (2.54 cm) |
| Sidewall Thickness - Outer | 1.20 in (3.05 cm) |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Down | 20 degrees |
| Tandem Oscillation - Front Up | 20 degrees |
| Wheel Axle Spacing | 90.00 in (228.60 cm) |
| Width | 13.90 in (35.31 cm) |
| Max Speed - Forward | 26.70 mph (42.97 kph) |
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 25.60 mph (41.20 kph) |
| Number of Gears - Forward | 6 |
| Number of Gears - Reverse | 3 |
| Transmission Type | automatic electronic power shift |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle | 42,177.00 lbs (19,127.89 kg) |
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| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle | 96,110.00 lbs (43,587.30 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total | 138,287.00 lbs (62,715.19 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle | 45,856.00 lbs (20,796.37 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle | 107,001.00 lbs (48,526.53 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total | 152,857.00 lbs (69,322.90 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped | 145,151.00 lbs (65,828.12 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle | 43,100.00 lbs (19,546.49 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total | 145,151.00 lbs (65,828.12 kg) |
| Operating Weight - Typically Equipped | 145,151.00 lbs (65,828.12 kg) |