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324D L Hydraulic Excavator
The new 324D is a true performer with the versatility to be utilized in many different applications. The hydraulic system has been designed to provide reliability and outstanding controllability. An optional Tool Control System provides additional flexibility.
C7 with ACERT„¢ Technology
ACERT„˘ Technology works at the point of combustion to optimize engine performance and provide low exhaust emissions to meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 emission regulations, with exceptional performance capabilities and proven reliability.
Cat C7
The Cat C7 with ACERT„˘ Technology introduces a series of evolutionary, incremental improvements that provide breakthrough engine technology. The building blocks of ACERT Technology are fuel delivery, air management and electronic control. ACERT Technology optimizes engine performance while meeting U.S. EPA Tier 3 emission regulations.
Performance
The 324D L, equipped with the C7 engine with ACERT„˘ Technology, provides 12 percent more horsepower as compared to the 3126B ATAAC HEUI in the 325C L.
Automatic Engine Speed Control
The two-stage, one-touch control maximizes fuel efficiency and reduces sound levels.
ADEM A4 Engine Controller Brian Rocks
The ADEM A4 electronic control module manages fuel delivery to get the best performance per liter of fuel used. The engine management system provides flexible fuel mapping, allowing the engine to respond quickly to varying application needs. It tracks engine and machine conditions while keeping the engine operating at peak efficiency.
Electronic Control Module
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) works as the śbrainť of the engines control system, responding quickly to operating variables to maximize engine efficiency. Fully integrated with sensors in the engines fuel, air, coolant, and exhaust systems, the ECM stores and relays information on conditions such as rpm, fuel consumption, and diagnostic information.
Fuel Delivery
The Cat C7 features electronic controls that govern the fuel injection system. Multiple injection fuel delivery involves a high degree of precision. Precisely shaping the combustion cycle lowers combustion chamber temperatures, generating fewer emissions and optimizing fuel combustion. This translates into more work output for your fuel cost.
Cooling System
The cooling fan is directly driven from the engine. An electrically controlled viscous clutch fan is available as an attachment to reduce fan noise. The optimum fan speed is calculated based on the target engine speed, coolant temperature, hydraulic oil temperature and actual fan speed. The Cat C7 delivered a completely new layout that separates the cooling system from the engine compartment.
Air Cleaner
The radial seal air filter features a double-layered filter core for more efficient filtration and is located in a compartment behind the cab. A warning is displayed on the monitor when dust accumulates above a preset level.
Noise Reduction Technologies
The engine mounts are rubber-isolating mounts matched with the engine package. Further noise reduction has been achieved through design changes to the isolated top cover, oil pan, multiple injection strategy, insulated timing cover, sculpted crankcase and gear train refinements.
Hydraulics
The hydraulic system has been designed to provide reliability and outstanding controllability. An optional Tool Control System provides enhanced flexibility.
Component Layout
The 324D hydraulic system and component locations have been designed to provide a high level of system efficiency. The main pumps, control valves and hydraulic tank are located close together to allow for shorter tubes and lines between components that reduce friction loss and pressure drops in the lines. The layout further provides greater operator comfort by placing the radiator on the cab side of the upper structure. This allows incoming air to enter the engine compartment from the operator side and hot air and corresponding engine sound to exit on the opposite side away from the operator. This reduces engine compartment heat and sound being transmitted to the operator.
Pilot System
The pilot pump is independent from the main pumps and controls the front linkage, swing and travel operations.
Hydraulic Cross Sensing System
The hydraulic cross sensing system utilizes each of two hydraulic pumps to 100 percent of engine power, under all operating conditions. This improves productivity with faster implement speeds and quicker, stronger pivot turns.
Boom and Stick Regeneration Circuit
Boom and stick regeneration circuit saves energy during boom-down and stick-in operation which increases efficiency, reduces cycle times and pressure loss for higher productivity, lower operating costs and increased fuel efficiency.
Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve
The auxiliary valve is standard on the 324D. Control Circuits are available as attachments, allowing for operation of high and medium pressure tools such as shears, grapples, hammers, pulverizers, multi-processors and vibratory plate compactors.
Hydraulic Cylinder Snubbers
Snubbers are located at the rod-end of the boom cylinders and both ends of the stick cylinders to cushion shocks while reducing sound levels and extending component life.
Operator Comfort
Provides maximum space, wider visibility and easy access to switches. The monitor is a full-color graphical display that allows the operator to understand the machine information easily. Overall, the new cab provides a comfortable environment for the operator.
Operator Station
The workstation is spacious, quiet and comfortable, assuring high productivity during a long work day. The air conditioner and attachment switches are conveniently located on the right-hand wall, and the key switch and throttle dial are on the right-hand console.
Monitor
The monitor is a full color 400x234 pixels Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) graphic display. The monitor angle can be adjusted to minimize sun glare and has the capability of displaying information in twenty-seven different languages.
Pre-Start Check
Prior to starting the machine, the system will check for low fluid levels for the engine oil, hydraulic oil and engine coolant and warn the operator through the monitor in the event display area.
Gage Display
Three analog gauges, fuel level, hydraulic oil temperature and coolant temperature, are displayed in this area.
Event Display
Machine information is displayed in this area with the icon and language.
Multi-information Display
This area is reserved for displaying various information which is convenient for the operator. The "CAT" logo is displayed when no information is available to be displayed.
Standard Cab Equipment
To enhance operator comfort and productivity, the cab includes a lighter, drink holder, coat hook, service meter, literature holder, magazine rack and storage compartment.
Seat
A new optional air suspension seat
is available in the 324D. The standard and optional seats provide a variety of adjustments to suit the operators size and weight including fore/aft, height and weight. Wide adjustable armrests and a retractable seat belt are also included.
Joystick Control
Joystick controls have low lever effort and are designed to match the operators natural wrist and arm position. The operator can operate joystick controls with an arm on the armrest and the horizontal and vertical strokes have been designed to reduce operator fatigue.
Hydraulic Activiation Control Lever
For added safety, this lever must be in the operate position to activate the machine control functions.
Automatic Climate Control
Fully automatic climate control adjusts temperature and flow, and determines which air outlet is best in each situation with a touch of a button.
Console
Redesigned consoles feature a simple, functional design to reduce operator fatigue, ease of switch operation and excellent visibility. Both consoles have attached armrests with height adjustments.
Cab Exterior
The exterior design uses thick steel tubing along the bottom perimeter of the cab, improving the resistance of fatigue and vibration. This design allows the FOGS to be bolted directly to the cab, at the factory or as an attachment later, enabling the machine to meet specifications and job site requirements.
Cab Mounts
The cab shell is attached to the frame with viscous rubber cab mounts, which dampen vibrations and sound levels while enhancing operator comfort.
Windows
All glass is affixed directly to the cab for excellent visibility eliminating window frames. The upper front windshield opens, closes and stores on the roof above the operator with a one-touch action release system.
Wipers
Pillar-mounted wipers increase the operators viewing area and offer continuous and intermittent modes.
Skylight
An enlarged skylight with sunshade provides excellent visibility and ventilation.
Structures
Caterpillar design and manufacturing techniques assure outstanding durability and service life from these important components.
Robotic Welding
Up to 95 percent of the structural welds on a Caterpillar® Excavator are completed by robots. Robotic welds achieve over three times the penetration of manual welds.
Carbody Design and Track Roller Frames
X-shaped, box-section carbody provides excellent resistance to torsion bending. Robot-welded track roller frames are press-formed, pentagonal units to deliver exceptional strength and service life.
Main Frame
Rugged main frame is designed for maximum durability and efficient use of materials.
Undercarriage
Durable Cat® undercarriage absorbs stresses and provides excellent stability.
Swing Bearing
The swing bearing utilizes cross roller bearings versus the traditional ball bearing design. The cross roller bearing design allows for more surface contact to absorb the stresses that are a result of the high swing torque that Cat offers. It provides exceptional machine stability and reduces machine pitching during boom down operation.
Rollers and Idlers
Sealed and lubricated track rollers, carrier rollers, and idlers provide excellent service life, to keep the machine in the field longer.
Long Undercarriage
The long (L) undercarriage maximizes stability and lift capacity. A long, wide, and sturdy undercarriage offers a very stable work platform.
Booms, Sticks and Bucket Linkages
Three lengths of booms and five sticks are available, offering a range of configurations suitable for a wide variety of application conditions. The bucket linkage pins have been enlarged to improve reliability and durability. All Booms and Sticks are stress relieved.
Reach Boom
The reach boom features an optimum design that maximizes digging envelopes with three stick choices:
R3.6B and R2.95CB Sticks
These sticks have enough capacity for excellent reach and depth in trenching and general construction applications.
R2.5CB Stick
This stick has been designed with enough reach and depth to match a large-capacity bucket and higher stick digging forces than the longer reach sticks.
Mass Excavation Boom
The mass excavation boom maximizes productivity. The mass version offers significantly higher digging forces and allows use of larger buckets.
M2.5DB
The DB Stick uses a D-family bucket and was designed for high volume earth moving, powerful digging force and a large capacity bucket. Combined with a Mass boom, this stick delivers outstanding productivity.
Super Long Reach
This configuration offers reaches to over 60 feet. It is well suited for ditch cleaning applications.
Linkage Pins
The bucket linkage pins have been enlarged to improve reliability and durability. All the pins in the front linkages have thick chrome plating, giving them high wear and corrosion resistance.
Bucket Linkage
The power link improves durability, increases machine-lifting capability in key lifting positions and with the integrated lift-eye it is easier to use than compared to the previous power link.
Work Tools - Attachments
A variety of work tools, including buckets, couplers, hammers, and shears are available through Cat Work Tools.
Heavy Duty Buckets
Heavy-duty (HD) buckets are used for a wide range of moderately abrasive applications such as mixed dirt, clay and rock. HD buckets have best loading and dumping characteristics and will empty easier in cohesive material. More robust construction than the GP buckets.
General Purpose Capacity (GP-C) Buckets
General Purpose Capacity Buckets are best for digging in soft to hard ground with low to moderately abrasive materials.
Heavy-Duty Power (HDP) Buckets
For use in moderately abrasive applications where breakout force and cycle times are critical. Maximizes tip force and improves cycle times in most materials.
Heavy Duty Rock Buckets
Heavy duty rock for aggressive bucket loading in highly abrasive application such as shot rock and granite. Features include:
- Thickest wear plates to extend the life of bucket in severe applications
- Side wear plated extend further up the side of the bucket for maximum protection in rocky soils
- Buckets accept sidebar protectors for best sidebar protection, or sidecutters for best fill characteristics and bucket wear protection
Ditch Cleaning (DC) Buckets
These wide shallow buckets are best for bank forming, ditch cleaning, and finishing.
Caterpillar Ground Engaging Tools (GET)
All bucket in the CB/DB Family utilize the Caterpillar K Series® GET. This GET system uses a vertical retainer that is easier to remove and install than the Cat J Series pin. The tip shapes are more aggressive and offer better penetration than the previous generation of tips. There are also a variety of side cutters and sidebar protectors to match operating conditions.
Versatility
Caterpillar offers a wide variety of factory-installed attachments that enhance performance and job site management.
Tool Control System
This system offers the most flexibility and versatility of the auxiliary options offered. This system is available in two configurations, as a stand-alone system or with a medium pressure circuit and third pump. This system is capable of running either one-way or two-way tools and one one-pump or two pump tools. The additional of the medium pressure circuit allows use of tools that rotate such as grapples, shears or multi-processors. Up to 10 different tool settings can be pre-programmed and selected through the monitor.
Auxiliary Hydraulics Options
There are four different options that can be factory installed to meet the various demands for hydra-mechanical tools. Single-Function, Double-Function, Tool Control System without Medium Pressure and Tool Control System with Medium Pressure are available as a factory installed option.
Single-Function Auxiliary Hydraulics
This circuit utilizes one-way flow action with two pumps and can run tools such as hammers and vibratory plate compactors.
Double-Function Auxiliary Hydraulics
This circuit utilizes two-way flow and one pump and is capable of running tools such as a thumb, tilt-bucket or non-rotating grapples or shears.
Machine Security
An optional Machine Security System is available from the factory on the 324D L. This system controls when the machine can be operated and utilizes specific keys to prevent unauthorized machine use, a significant theft deterrent.
Product Link
The machine is pre-wired to accept Product Link systems to be installed in the field. Product Link is also available as a factory installed attachment. Product Link can assist with Fleet Management that will keep track of hours, location, security and product health.
Increases versatility of the excavator by allowing the machine to pick up a wide variety of work tools without leaving the cab.
Service and Maintenance
Fast, easy service has been designed in with extended service intervals, advanced filtration, convenient filter access and user-friendly electronic diagnostics for increased productivity and reduced maintenance costs.
Ground Level Service
The design and layout of the 324D was made with the service technician in mind. Many service locations are easily accessible at ground level allowing critical maintenance to get done quickly and efficiently.
Air Filter Compartment
The air filter features a double-element construction for superior cleaning efficiency. When the air cleaner plugs, a warning is displayed on the monitor screen inside the cab.
Pump Compartment
A service door on the right side of the upper structure allows ground-level access to the pump and pilot filter.
Radiator Compartment
The left rear service door allows easy access to the engine radiator, oil cooler and air-to-air-after-cooler. A reserve tank and drain cock are attached to the radiator for simplified maintenance.
Greasing Points
A concentrated remote greasing block on the boom delivers grease to hard-to-reach locations on the front.
Capsule Filter
The hydraulic return filter, a capsule filter, is situated outside the hydraulic tank. This filter prevents contaminants from entering the system when hydraulic oil is changed and keeps the operation clean.
Fan Guard
Engine radiator fan is completely enclosed by fine wire mesh, reducing the risk of an accident.
Anti-Skid Plate
Anti-skid plate covers top of storage box and upper structure to prevent slipping during maintenance.
Diagnostics and Monitoring
The 324D is equipped with S˘O˘SSM sampling ports and hydraulic test ports for the hydraulic system, engine oil, and for coolant. A test connection for the Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET) service tool is located in the cab.
Extended Service Interval
324D service and maintenance intervals have been extended to reduce machine service time and increase machine availability.
Complete Customer Support
Your Cat® dealer offers a wide range of services that can be set up under a customer support agreement when you purchase your equipment. The dealer will help you choose a plan that can cover everything from machine configuration to eventual replacement.
Product Support
You will find nearly all parts at our dealer parts counter. Cat dealers utilize a worldwide computer network to find in-stock parts to minimize machine down time. Save money with remanufactured components.
Machine Selection
Make detailed comparisons of the machines you are considering before you buy. What are the job requirements, machine attachments and operating hours? What production is needed? Your Cat dealer can provide recommendations.
Customer Support Agreements
Cat dealers offer a variety of product support agreements, and work with customers to develop a plan the best meets specific needs. These plans can cover the entire machine, including attachments, to help protect the customers investment.
Operation
Improving operating techniques can boost your profits. Your Cat dealer has videotapes, literature and other ideas to help you increase productivity, and Caterpillar offers certified operator training classes to help maximize the return on your investment.
Maintenance Services
Repair option programs guarantee the cost of repairs up front. Diagnostic programs such as Scheduled Oil Sampling, Coolant Sampling and Technical Analysis help you avoid unscheduled repairs.
Replacement
Repair, rebuild, or replace? Your Cat dealer can help you evaluate the cost involved so you can make the right choice.
Engine
Engine Model |
Cat® C7 ACERT™ |
Net Flywheel Power |
188 hp |
Net Power - ISO 9249 |
188 hp |
Net Power - SAE J1349 |
186 hp |
Net Power - EEC 80/1269 |
188 hp |
Bore |
4.33 in |
Stroke |
5 in |
Displacement |
439.4 in3 |
Cylinders |
6 |
Weights
Operating Weight |
54660 lb |
Operating Weight-Minimum |
52602 lb |
Operating Weight-Maximum |
57871 lb |
Operating Weight - Std. Undercarriage |
54660 lb |
Counterweight |
9964.88 lb |
Drive
Maximum Drawbar Pull |
51032 lb |
Maximum Travel Speed |
3.4 mph |
Hydraulic System
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x) |
58 gal/min |
Max. pressure - Equipment |
5076 psi |
Max. pressure - Heavy Lift |
5221 psi |
Max. pressure - Travel |
5076 psi |
Max. pressure - Swing |
3553 psi |
Pilot System - Maximum flow |
9 gal/min |
Pilot System - Maximum pressure |
566 psi |
Boom Cylinder - Bore |
5.3 in |
Boom Cylinder - Stroke |
51.4 in |
B1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore |
4.7 in |
B1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke |
43.5 in |
CB1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore |
5.1 in |
CB1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke |
45.5 in |
DB Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore |
5.9 in |
DB Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke |
45.3 in |
Main normal relief pressure |
5076 psi |
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity |
137 gal |
Cooling System |
8.2 gal |
Engine Oil |
8 gal |
Swing Drive |
2.6 gal |
Final Drive (each) |
1.6 gal |
Hydraulic System (including tank) |
79 gal |
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed |
9.6 RPM |
Swing Torque |
54137 lb ft |
Track
Standard w/Long Undercarriage |
32 in |
Optional |
28 in |
Optional - Double Grouser |
23.62 in |
Number of Shoes Each Side - Long Undercarriage |
51 |
Number of Track Rollers Each Side - Long Undercarriage |
8 |
Number of Carrier Rollers Each Side - Long Undercarriage |
2 |
Ground Clearance - Fixed Gauge |
17.32 in |
Dimensions
Transport width |
133.46 in |
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