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CAT 324 VS Volvo EC210 Comparison

CAT 324

CAT 324

46-52.99L*

Volvo EC210

Volvo EC210

21-24.98L*

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CAT 324

CAT 324

46L

Volvo EC210

Volvo EC210

21L

Engine

Model
Cat® C7.1
Volvo D5E
Gross Power
162 kw
123 kw
Net Power
145 kw
115 kw
Engine Power
150 HP
137 HP
Engine Displacement
7100 cc
4700 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1050 Nm
670 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Operating Weight

Operating Weight
22700 kg
20700 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
22800 kg
Counter Weight
4800 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
47 kg

Hydraulic System

Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
416 L/min
424 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
324 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
300 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
180 L/min

Working Range

Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
6380 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5620 mm
6090 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
9930 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
6650 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9460 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
136 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
105 kN

Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
375 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
160 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
17 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
15 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres

Under Carriage

Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2 390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3880 mm
4 455  mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
4 455  mm
Tail Swing Radius
3000 mm
2870 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks

Steering & Brakes

Overall Length
9600 mm
9690 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3080 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2930 mm
Boom Height
1.05 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm

Performances

Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.8 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
200 kN
103 kN

Bucket And Attachments

Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Grapple

Cabin And Controls

Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Volvo ECU monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-

Electrical System

Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes

CAT 324

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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 EC210

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Pros

  • Good mid‑size excavator for general construction, roadwork, utilities, material handling – solid at digging, trenching, lifting.
  • Adjustable/control‑flow system allows tailored performance for attachments, better fuel use and versatility.
  • Cab features (monitor with programmable flow settings, service alerts) improve productivity and ease of use.