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CAT 324 VS JCB 225LC ECO PLUS Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
₹ 57 L - 60.01 L
CAT 324
₹46L
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
₹57L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
JCB ecoMAX 448
Model
Cat® C7.1
JCB ecoMAX 448
Gross Power
162 kw
127 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
127 kw
Net Power
145 kw
127 kw
Net Power
145 kw
127 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
170 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
170 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
4760 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
4760 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1050 Nm
704 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
704 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
21750 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
21750 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
21750 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
21750 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
5431 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
5431 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
48.1 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
48.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
426 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
426 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
156 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
156 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
9130 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
9130 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
3850 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
3850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
129.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
129.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
114.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
114.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
18 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
18 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
21 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
21 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2400 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2400 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3710 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3710 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
460 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
460 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2820 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2820 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steel crawler tracks with grease tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steel crawler tracks with grease tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
9650 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
9650 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3180 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3180 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3000 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3000 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.185 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.185 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
197.8 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
197.8 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9–1.2
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9–1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, grapple, auger, ripper (typical excavator attachments)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, grapple, auger, ripper (typical excavator attachments)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Multi‑information digital screen
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Multi‑information digital screen
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspended seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspended seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 324
Pros
- 150 HP Cat C7.1 engine delivers strong power for high production.
- Advanced electrohydraulic system ensures smooth and faster cycle times.
- Eco Mode and automatic engine speed control help reduce fuel consumption.
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
Pros
- High power & torque: 170 HP / 704 Nm for strong digging performance.
- Fuel efficiency: Eco+ designation with fuel‑saving technology and regeneration hydraulics
- Comfort & tech: Standard AC cabin + GPS/LiveLink telematics support (machine tracking & health alerts).
