CATERPILLAR 324D L CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 324D L is a versatile mid-sized hydraulic excavator powered by a Cat C7 ACERT diesel engine delivering 190 gross horsepower at 1800 rpm with a displacement of 439.4 cubic inches. This machine features an operating weight ranging from 23,860 to 26,250 kg and operates on an 800 mm track shoe configuration with a maximum travel speed of 3.4 mph and drawbar pull of 51,032 lbs. The excavator offers five distinct boom and stick configurations to suit varied applications. Option 1 provides a maximum reach of 34.6 feet along ground with a cutting height of 32.5 feet, while Option 5 represents the super long reach variant achieving 61 feet maximum reach and 50.6 feet cutting height, ideal for dredging and deep excavation work. The standard reach boom measures 5.9 meters with stick options ranging from 2.5 to 3.6 meters, complemented by a mass boom of 5.3 meters for maximum digging forces. The hydraulic system incorporates a 116.3 gpm pump with relief pressure of 5,221 psi, supported by a 79-gallon fluid capacity and 137-gallon fuel tank. The machine accommodates bucket capacities from 1.8 to 2.7 cubic yards with multiple linkage configurations for excavation, extreme excavation, and rock breaking applications. The cab height reaches 9.8 feet with a 9.9-foot tail swing radius, ground clearance of 1.5 feet, and track gauge of 8.5 feet, providing excellent stability and maneuverability in confined job sites.