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CAT 324 VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
CAT 324
₹46L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Cat® C7.1
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
162 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
145 kw
104 kw
Net Power
145 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1050 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
56.8 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
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
440 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
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
5570 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
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
116 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
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
19 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension
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
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
75 A
Alternator Output
80 A
75 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
