The Caterpillar 324D LN crawler excavator was introduced in 2006, with an operating weight of 54,675 lb (24.8 t), engine output of 188 hp (140 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.86 yd³ (1.42 m³). Maximum digging depth is 20.6 ft (6.29 m), maximum horizontal reach is 31.6 ft (9.62 m) and it uses the C7 Acert engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2006 • C7 Acert
Weight: 54,675 lb (24.8 t)Power: 188 hp (140 kW)Bucket: 1.86 yd³ (1.42 m³)Dig depth: 20.6 ft (6.29 m)
Key specifications
54,675 lb (24.8 t)Operating weight
188 hp (140 kW)Engine power
1.86 yd³ (1.42 m³)Bucket capacity
20.6 ft (6.29 m)Digging depth
31.6 ft (9.62 m)Horizontal reach
33,497 lbf (149 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2006Introduced
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Digging geometry
Dig depth
20.6 ft
Reach
31.6 ft
Transport dimensions
Length
33.1 ft
Width
10.8 ft
Height
10.8 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
54,675 lbWeight
188 hpPower
1.86 yd³Bucket
33,497 lbfTear-out
How the Caterpillar 324D LN compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
188 hp
19% above avg
80th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.86 yd³
17% above avg
83rd percentile
Digging depth
20.6 ft
4% below avg
23rd percentile
Horizontal reach
31.6 ft
In line with avg
37th percentile
Engine power188 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp
About 19% above the peer average.
Bucket capacity1.86 yd³
Low 0.78 yd³Average 1.59 yd³High 2.11 yd³
About 17% above the peer average.
Digging depth20.6 ft
Low 19.4 ftAverage 21.5 ftHigh 25.6 ft
About 4% below the peer average.
Horizontal reach31.6 ft
Low 30.3 ftAverage 32.3 ftHigh 36.6 ft
In line with the peer average.
Tear-out force33,497 lbf
Low 22,256 lbfAverage 30,702 lbfHigh 45,861 lbf
About 9% above the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
324D LN
Introduced
2006
Boom
MB
Operating specifications
Operating weight
54,675 lb (24.8 t)
Bucket capacity
1.86 yd³ (1.42 m³)
Maximum digging depth
20.6 ft (6.29 m)
Maximum horizontal reach
31.6 ft (9.62 m)
Tear-out force
33,497 lbf (149 kN)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
C7 Acert
Engine power
188 hp (140 kW)
Displacement
439 cu in (7.2 L)
RPM at maximum torque
1800 rpm
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport length
33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Transport width
10.8 ft (3.29 m)
Transport height
10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Track width
23.6 in (600 mm)
Equipment and features
Air conditioning
Yes
Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.
