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CAT 324 VS Volvo EC350D Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46 L - 52.99 L
VS
Volvo EC350D
₹ 33 L - 46.99 L
CAT 324
₹46L
Volvo EC350D
₹33L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
Volvo EC350D
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
Volvo D8F / D8K six‑cylinder diesel engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
Volvo D8F / D8K six‑cylinder diesel engine
Gross Power
162 kw
210 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
210 kw
Net Power
145 kw
197 kw
Net Power
145 kw
197 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
286 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
286 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
7800 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
7800 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1050 Nm
1340 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
1340 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
38700 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
38700 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
38700 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
38700 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
12000 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
12000 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
72 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
72 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
576 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
576 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
333 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
333 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
465 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
465 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
7480 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
7480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
10132 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
10132 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
11100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
11100 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
7000 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
177 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
177 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
156 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
156 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
580 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
580 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
215 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
215 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
41 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
41 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6.1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2 590 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2 590 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
4 630 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
4 630 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
500 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
500 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
3560 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
3560 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated tracks and grease‑type track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated tracks and grease‑type track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
11020 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
11020 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3190 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3190 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3490 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3490 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3490 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3490 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.421 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.421 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
10.3 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
10.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
261 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
261 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
2.53 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
2.53 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
1 - 2.53
Bucket Options
0.8
1 - 2.53
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 I‑ECU monitor
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital I‑ECU 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
2X12 , 200 Ah V
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 , 200 Ah V
Alternator Output
80 A
110 A
Alternator Output
80 A
110 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.
Volvo EC350D
Pros
- Strong Production Performance: Volvo’s electro‑hydraulic system and ECO mode provide good cycle times, fuel efficiency, and dig performance.
- Durability & Support: Volvo machines are known for solid build and global service network.
- Good Reach & Depth: ~10.17 m gain height and ~7.48 m depth suit mainstream heavy excavation tasks.
