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FeatureCaterpillar 252bSkid steerJohn Deere 324GSkid steer
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made2004-20092016-2022
Horsepower54.4 kW55.0 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)884.5 kg885 kg
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)1134.0 kg1221 kg
Operating Weight3551.6 kg3496 kg
Tipping Load2546.5 kg2440 kg
Lift Breakout Force2372.3 kg2384 kg
Tilt Breakout Force2498.0 kg3973 kg
Maximum Travel Speed11.2 km11.1 km
Optional High Speed17.8 km17.9 km
Pump Capacity83.3 LPM94.6 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure230.0 Bar237.9 Bar
Hydraulic Tank Capacity53.0 L—
Engine ManufacturerCatYanmar
Engine Model3044 C DIT4 TNV98CT 4TNV98T
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2600 RPM2500 RPM
Torque Speed1600 RPM1800 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
EmissionsStage 2Final Tier 4
Compression Ratio16:2.118.1:1
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power54.4 kW55.2 kW
Displacement3394 cc3319 cc
Bore9.4 cm9.8 cm
Stroke12.0 cm11.0 cm
Coolant Capacity10.0 L—
Engine Oil Capacity10.0 L—
Fuel Tank Capacity90.0 L79.5 L
Cab Height206.3 cm206.0 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height321.0 cm335.3 cm
Width182.9 cm170.2 cm
Length with Bucket361.6 cm346.2 cm
Dump Height222.1 cm248.2 cm
Dump Reach82.9 cm74.2 cm
Ground Clearance19.6 cm23.6 cm
Dump Angle51 °43 °
Departure Angle26 °28 °
Front Tire12 x 16.512×16.5
Rear Tire12 x 16.512×16.5
Optional Pump Capacity—155.6 LPM
Peak Torque—280 N∙m
Rollback Angle—33 °
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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