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CAT 324 VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
CAT 324
₹46L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
Cat® C7.1
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
162 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
22 kw
Net Power
145 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
145 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1050 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
2.600 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
0.8
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Analog + warning indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 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.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
