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CAT 324 VS JCB 37C HD Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
JCB 37C HD
₹ 33 L - 35.02 L
CAT 324
₹46L
JCB 37C HD
₹33L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
JCB 37C HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Model
Cat® C7.1
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Gross Power
162 kw
18.9 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
145 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
145 kw
18.9 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
25 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
25 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
1662 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
1662 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
2200 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
2200 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
1050 Nm
91.9 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
91.9 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
4052 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
4052 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
4502 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
4502 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
986 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
986 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
32.3 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
32.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement piston
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
47.5 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
47.5 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
32 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
32 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
3480 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
3480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
1870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
1870 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
5020 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
5020 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
3540 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
3540 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
4730 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
4730 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.450 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.450 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1600 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1600 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
32.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
32.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
19.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
19.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
50 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
6.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
6.2 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
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
1590 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
275 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
275 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
1300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
1300 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steel Crawler Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steel Crawler Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
4810 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
4810 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2180 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2180 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
2.180 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
2.180 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
8.3 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
8.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
25.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
25.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.11 - 0.12
Bucket Options
0.8
0.11 - 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Basic operator console
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Basic operator console
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 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 37C HD
Pros
- Compact yet powerful for its class — good balance of size and performance for tight zones.
- Fuel‑efficient Perkins engine (25.3 HP) for lower running costs.
- Superior bucket digging force (~32.4 kN) useful for harder soils.
