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CAT 324 VS Kobelco SK 145XDLC Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹ 45 L - 55 L
CAT 324
₹46L
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹45L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Model
Cat® C7.1
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Gross Power
162 kw
73 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
73 kw
Net Power
145 kw
73 kw
Net Power
145 kw
73 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
98 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
98 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 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
365 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
365 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
14100 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
14100 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
14100 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
14100 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
41 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
41 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
130 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
130 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
197 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
197 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
5280 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
5280 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
4880 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
4880 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
7930 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
7930 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
5810 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
5810 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
8300 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
8300 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.680 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.680 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2090 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2090 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
132 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
132 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
73 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
73 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
271 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
271 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
197 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
197 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
18.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
18.5 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
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3040 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3040 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
415 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
415 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2330 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2330 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2740 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2142 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2142 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
2.765 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
2.765 m
Track Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Width
600 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.7 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.7 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
10.8 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
10.8 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
142 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
142 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.6 – 0.7
Bucket Options
0.8
0.6 – 0.7
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
7 Inch LCD
Display Type
7 inch LCD
7 Inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
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
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
68 A
Alternator Output
80 A
68 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.
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
Pros
- Strong ~98 HP engine with 3.0 L displacement delivers solid performance for a ~14 t excavator class.
- Newly developed robust boom and improved arm strength help in heavy earthmoving and loading tasks.
- ECO‑mode and Auto Idle Stop (AIS) improve fuel economy.
