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CAT 324 VS Komatsu PC5500-6 Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹ 44 L - 50.01 L
CAT 324
₹46L
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹44L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
Komatsu PC5500-6
From ₹ 44 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Model
Cat® C7.1
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Gross Power
162 kw
1880 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
1880 kw
Net Power
145 kw
1880 kw
Net Power
145 kw
1880 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
2520 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
2520 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
30000 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
30000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
12 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
12 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
1050 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
552000 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
552000 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
552000 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
552000 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
120980 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
120980 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
23.8 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
23.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
4200 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
4200 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
310 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
310 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
6000 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
6000 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
2006 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
2006 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
8300 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
8300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
16132 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
16132 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
18700 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
18700 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
10100 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
10100 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
15500 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
15500 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
11 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
11 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
8300 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
8300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
1516 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
1516 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
1326 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
1326 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
10356 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
10356 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
3717 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
3717 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
720 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
720 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
380 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
380 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
76 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
76 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
52 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
52 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
1350 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
1350 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
7450 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
7450 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
7424 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
7424 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
995 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
995 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
7750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
7750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
8987 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
8987 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
7900 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
7900 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
8610 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
8610 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
7910 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
7910 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
2.497 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
2.497 m
Track Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Track Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
2.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
2.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
3.1 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
3.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
50 %
Gradeability
35 %
50 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
1231 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
1231 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
29 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
29 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
26 - 29
Bucket Options
0.8
26 - 29
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Monitoring system
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Monitoring system
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
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
140 A
Alternator Output
80 A
140 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.
Komatsu PC5500-6
Pros
- Very large bucket capacity (~29 m³) for fast loading and high material movement.
- Two powerful engines provide high output suited for heavy mining operations.
- Available in both backhoe and shovel configurations to suit different mining tasks.
