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CAT 324 VS JCB 520X LC Comparison
CAT 324
₹ 46-52.99L*
VS
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45-64.99L*
CAT 324
₹46L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
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CAT 324
From ₹ 46 Lakh
JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
JCB X12 diesel engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
JCB X12 diesel engine
Gross Power
162 kw
298 kw
Gross Power
162 kw
298 kw
Net Power
145 kw
285 kw
Net Power
145 kw
285 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
400 HP
Engine Power
150 HP
400 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
11000 cc
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
11000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1050 Nm
2100 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
2100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22700 kg
55300 kg
Operating Weight
22700 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
55300 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
8000 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
8000 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
380 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
380 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
400 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
7000 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
7000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
6500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
6500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
7000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
9800 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2950 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2950 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
350 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
350 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
400 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
50 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2740 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2740 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
4370 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
4370 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
603 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
603 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
3881 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
3881 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
11500 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
11500 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3500 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3800 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3800 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3500 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3500 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
4 m
Boom Height
1.05 m
4 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 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
10 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
280 kN
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
280 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
3.4
Bucket Options
0.8
3.4
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
100 A
Alternator Output
80 A
100 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.
JCB 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
