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CAT 324 VS Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
₹ 34 L - 36 L
CAT 324
₹46L
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
₹34L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
Cummins 6BT5.9C
Model
Cat® C7.1
Cummins 6BT5.9C
Gross Power
162 kw
97.6 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
97.6 kw
Net Power
145 kw
98 kw
Net Power
145 kw
98 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
131 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
131 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
5900 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
537 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
537 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
20600 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
20600 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
20600 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
20600 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
5650 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
5650 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
44.1 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
44.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
220 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
5910 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
5910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
5050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
5050 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
9060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
9060 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6230 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6230 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
8990 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
8990 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2200 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
107.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
107.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
110.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
110.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
300 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
300 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
129 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
129 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2 390 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2 390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3 550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3 550 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2785 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning and 8 bottom rollers per side (standard excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning and 8 bottom rollers per side (standard excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
9720 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
9720 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3020 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3020 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2850 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2850 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
4.354 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
4.354 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13.3 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
149 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
149 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9 – 1.17
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9 – 1.17
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital display
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat common in Prime series
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat common in Prime series
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 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
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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.
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
Pros
- Strong and reliable Cummins engine (131 HP) with good torque for digging and lifting tasks.
- Large bucket capacity (0.9 – 1.17 m³) for higher productivity.
- Good fuel efficiency features like auto idle and power mode selection (in some trims).
