SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 324D L vs John Deere 230 LC
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 324D L and the John Deere 230 LC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 324D L126 kW (169 HP)
John Deere 230 LC127 kW (170 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 324D L24793 kg (54660 lbs)
John Deere 230 LC23773 kg (52410 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 324D L24793 kg (54660 lbs)
John Deere 230 LC23773 kg (52410 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 324D L Mid-Size Excavators | John Deere 230 LC Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 24793 kg (54660 lbs) | 23773 kg (52410 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 126 kW (169 HP) | 127 kW (170 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 735 cm (289 in.) | 622 cm (245 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 735 cm (289 in.) | 622 cm (245 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 704.1 cm (277.2 in.) | 655.3 cm (258.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1054.6 cm (415.2 in.) | 445.0 cm (175.2 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 658.4 cm (259.2 in.) | 591.3 cm (232.8 in.) |
| Overall Length | 1005.8 cm (396.0 in.) | 1027.2 cm (404.4 in.) |
| Track Length | 4602.5 cm (1812.0 in.) | 4602.5 cm (1812.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 1.4 m2 (1.8 cu yds) | 1.1 m2 (1.4 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 2.1 m2 (2.7 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 301.8 cm (118.8 in.) | 295.7 cm (116.4 in.) |
| Overall Width | 338.3 cm (133.2 in.) | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | — |
| Engine Model | C7 ACERT | 6068 H |
| Net Power | 126 kW (169 HP) | 127 kW (170 HP) |
| Gross Power | 142 kw (190 hp) | 135.2 kW (181.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 439 LPM (116.3 GPM) | 204 LPM (54 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 299.0 l (79.0 gal) | 268.8 l (71.0 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 360 Bar (5221 psi) | 343 Bar (4980 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 24793 kg (54660 lbs) | 23773 kg (52410 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.5 km (3.4 mph) | 5.5 km (3.4 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 9.6 RPM | 13.5 RPM |
| Cab Height | 298.7 cm (117.6 in.) | 295.7 cm (116.4 in.) |
| Cooling Capacity | 30.3 l (8.0 gal) | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 518.6 l (137.0 gal) | 310.4 l (82.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 30.3 l (8.0 gal) | 18.9 l (5.0 gal) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 8 | 9 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 51 | 51 |
| Displacement | 7200.5 cc (439 cu. in.) | 6784.2 cc (414 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 81.3 cm (32.0 in.) | 61.0 cm (24.0 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 990.6 cm (390.0 in.) | 941.8 cm (370.8 in.) |
| Alternator | 65 A | 45 A |
| Track Gauge | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 106.7 cm (42.0 in.) | 109.7 cm (43.2 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 23.148 kg (51032 lbs) | 19.242 kg (42420 lbs) |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Max Torque | — | 715.9 Nm (528.0 ft-lbs) |
| Operating Voltage | — | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Ground Pressure | — | 46.2 kPa (6.7 psi) |
| Torque Power | — | 1400 RPM |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.