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CAT 324 VS Volvo EC140DL Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
Volvo EC140DL
₹ 49 L - 51 L
CAT 324
₹46L
Volvo EC140DL
₹49L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
Volvo EC140DL
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Model
Cat® C7.1
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Gross Power
162 kw
85 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
85 kw
Net Power
145 kw
84 kw
Net Power
145 kw
84 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
112 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
112 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
3770 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 III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1050 Nm
535 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
535 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
16730 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
16730 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
230 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
6030 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
6030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
4460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
4460 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
7830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
7830 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
8190 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
8190 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
3000 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
61.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
61.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
258 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
258 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
16 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
16 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.180 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.180 m
Track Width
600 mm
750 mm
Track Width
600 mm
750 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
118 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
118 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.8
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD multifunction monitor
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD multifunction monitor
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)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
69 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.
Volvo EC140DL
Pros
- Multiple boom+arm combinations allow tailoring reach and depth for varying job requirements — from general digging to loading trucks at height.
- With a ~112–114 hp engine and solid hydraulic flow (~246 L/min), the EC140DL handles typical excavator duties efficiently
- Volvo cab & hydraulics are known for comfort and smooth control, reducing operator fatigue on long shifts. (Industry standard for Volvo D‑series)
