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CAT 324 VS Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
CAT 324
₹46L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Model
Cat® C7.1
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Gross Power
162 kw
36 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
36 kw
Net Power
145 kw
36 kw
Net Power
145 kw
36 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
3300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1050 Nm
222 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
222 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
7200 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
33.3 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
33.3 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
120 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
259 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
259 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
36 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
36 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
4150 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
4150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
4060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
4060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
6660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
5470 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
5470 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
7550 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
7550 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2120 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2120 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
47 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
47 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
36.3 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
36.3 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
15.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
15.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
9 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
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1850 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
2090 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
1750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
1750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
6080 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
6080 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2382 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2382 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2690 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2690 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.271 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.271 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.8 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.8 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
53 %
Gradeability
35 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.13 – 0.68
Bucket Options
0.8
0.13 – 0.68
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Standard monitor
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable ergonomic
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
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 70 Prime
Pros
- Compact yet capable: Good digging depth (≈4.6 m) and reach for a ~7.2 t class machine.
- Fuel-efficient: Relatively low diesel consumption compared with some competitors.
- Optional AC cabin: Boosts operator comfort on longer shifts
