SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 252b vs John Deere 324G
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 252b and the John Deere 324G. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 252b54.4 kW (73.0 HP)
John Deere 324G55.0 kW (73.8 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 252b3551.6 kg (7830 lbs)
John Deere 324G3496 kg (7700 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 252b Skid Steers | John Deere 324G Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2004-2009 | 2016-2022 |
| Horsepower | 54.4 kW (73.0 HP) | 55.0 kW (73.8 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 884.5 kg (1950 lbs) | 885 kg (1950 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1134.0 kg (2500 lbs) | 1221 kg (2690 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3551.6 kg (7830 lbs) | 3496 kg (7700 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2546.5 kg (5614 lbs) | 2440 kg (5380 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2372.3 kg (5230 lbs) | 2384 kg (5250 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2498.0 kg (5507 lbs) | 3973 kg (8750 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.2 km (6.9 mph) | 11.1 km (6.9 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 17.8 km (11.0 mph) | 17.9 km (11.1 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 83.3 LPM (22.0 GPM) | 94.6 LPM (25.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 230.0 Bar (3335 psi) | 237.9 Bar (3450 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 53.0 L (14.0 gal) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 3044 C DIT | 4 TNV98CT 4TNV98T |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Stage 2 | Final Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 16:2.1 | 18.1:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 54.4 kW (73.0 HP) | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3394 cc (201 cu in.) | 3319 cc (203 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90.0 L (23.8 gal) | 79.5 L (21.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 206.3 cm (81.2 in.) | 206.0 cm (81.1 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 321.0 cm (126.4 in.) | 335.3 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Width | 182.9 cm (72.0 in.) | 170.2 cm (67.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 361.6 cm (142.4 in.) | 346.2 cm (136.3 in.) |
| Dump Height | 222.1 cm (87.4 in.) | 248.2 cm (97.7 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 82.9 cm (32.6 in.) | 74.2 cm (29.2 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 19.6 cm (7.7 in.) | 23.6 cm (9.3 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 51 ° | 43 ° |
| Departure Angle | 26 ° | 28 ° |
| Front Tire | 12 x 16.5 | 12×16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 12 x 16.5 | 12×16.5 |
| Optional Pump Capacity | — | 155.6 LPM (41.1 GPM) |
| Peak Torque | — | 280 N∙m (207 ft-lb) |
| Rollback Angle | — | 33 ° |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.