Overview
The Caterpillar 24M is a motor grader listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include fuel capacity of 350.0 gal and hydraulic capacity of 70.0 gal. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 24M against similar motor grader models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Std Operation Weight - Total
137,692
lb
Max Power
533
hp
Moldboard Width
24
ft
Overall Length
46.57
in
Full Specifications
184 specs
Dimensions
Blade Base
13.28 in / 337 mm
Blade Width
24 ft / 7.32 m
Front Ground Clearance
2.82 ft / 0.86 m
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle
23.90 ft / 7.28 m
Height - Exhaust Stack
170.20 in / 4,323 mm
Height - Front Axle Center
33.80 ft / 10.30 m
Height - Top Of Cab
14.61 ft / 4.45 m
Height - Top Of Cylinders
151.40 in / 3,846 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab
14.28 ft / 4.35 m
Length - Between Tandem Axles
90 in / 2,286 mm
Length - Counterweight To Ripper
633.90 in / 16,101 mm
Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem
404.60 in / 10,277 mm
Length - Front Axle To Moldboard
159.40 in / 4,049 mm
Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine
558.80 in / 14,194 mm
Overall Length
46.57 in / 1,183 mm
Penetration Force
29,985 lb / 13,601 kg
Pry-Out Force
41,052 lb / 18,621 kg
Rear Ground Clearance
1.66 ft / 0.51 m
Ripper Shank Holders
7
Ripping Depth - Maximum
17.90 ft / 5.46 m
Shank Holder Spacing - Maximum
23.80
Shank Holder Spacing - Minimum
23.40
Tandem Axle Wheelbase
7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Wheelbase
33.72 ft / 10.28 m
Width - Outside Front Tires
168.50 in / 4,280 mm
Width - Outside Rear Tires
166.30 in / 4,224 mm
Width - Tire Center Lines
135.81 in / 3,450 mm
Width Over Tires
14.04 ft / 4.28 m
Engine
Articulation Angle
25 deg
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net
533
Base Power (All Gears) - Net
533
Base Power (All Gears) - Net - Metric
540
Bore
5.70 in / 145 mm
Brakes - Service - Surface Area
15,733
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness
6.30 in / 160 mm
Circle - Diameter
103.60 in / 2,631 mm
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity
2.30 gal / 8.7 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
24 gal / 90.8 L
Derating Altitude
5,500
Displacement
1,105 cu in / 18.1 L
Drawbar - Height
8.50 ft / 2.59 m
Drawbar - Thickness
0.60
Drawbar - Width
8.90 ft / 2.71 m
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C18 ACERT
Forward/Reverse Gears
6
Front Axle - Height To Center
32.20 ft / 9.81 m
Front-Side Plates - Thickness
1
Front-Side Plates - Width
16.30 ft / 4.97 m
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness
2
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width
20.20 ft / 6.16 m
Fuel Capacity
350 gal / 1,324.9 L
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle
42,177 lb / 19,131 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle
96,110 lb / 43,595 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total
138,287 lb / 62,726 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle
45,856 lb / 20,800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle
107,001 lb / 48,535 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total
152,857 lb / 69,335 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped
145,151 lb / 65,839 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle
43,100 lb / 19,550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle
102,051 lb / 46,290 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total
145,151 lb / 65,839 kg
Ground Clearance
2.90 ft / 0.88 m
Height
40 in / 1,016 mm
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
70 gal / 265.0 L
Max Depth Of Cut
25.90 ft / 7.89 m
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle
43,931 lb / 19,927 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle
101,877 lb / 46,211 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total
145,808 lb / 66,137 kg
Max Power
533 hp / 397.5 kW
Max Speed - Forward
26.70 mph / 43.0 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
25.60 mph / 41.2 km/h
Maximum Lift Above Ground
25 in / 635 mm
Maximum Torque
1,762 lb-ft / 2,389 Nm
Moldboard Height
42 in / 1,067 mm
Moldboard Thickness
2 in / 51 mm
Moldboard Width
24 ft / 7.32 m
Net Power Gear 1-2
533 hp / 397.5 kW
Net Power Gear 4-6
533 hp / 397.5 kW
Net Power Gear 5-6
533 hp / 397.5 kW
Net Power Gears 7-8
533 hp / 397.5 kW
Net Torque Gears 7-8
1,762 lb-ft / 2,389 Nm
Number Of Gears - Forward
6
Number Of Gears - Reverse
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
145,151 lb / 65,839 kg
Oscillation - Total
32 deg
Power Measured @
2,000 rpm
Pump Flow
145 gal/min / 548.9 L/min
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity
49 gal / 185.5 L
Relief Valve Pressure
3,500 psi / 241.3 bar
Side Shift Left
34.30 in / 871 mm
Side Shift Right
49 in / 1,245 mm
Speed At Rated Power
1,800 rpm
Standard - Ambient Capability
122
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,300 rpm
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum
60 rpm
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle
41,360 lb / 18,761 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle
96,332 lb / 43,695 kg
Std Operation Weight - Total
137,692 lb / 62,456 kg
Steering
ISO 5010
Stroke
7.20 in / 183 mm
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)
85 gal / 321.8 L
Turning Radius
40.70 ft / 12.41 m
Wheel Lean
18 deg
Width
24 ft / 7.32 m
Hydraulics
Arc Radius
21.70 ft / 6.61 m
Blade Pull - Base
86,500 lb / 39,236 kg
Blade Pull - Maximum
95,940 lb / 43,518 kg
Blade Tip Angle - Front
40 deg
Cutting Edge Thickness
1.10
Cutting Edge Width
13 ft / 3.96 m
Diameter
103.60 in / 2,631 mm
Down Pressure - Base
69,583 psi / 4,797.6 bar
Down Pressure - Maximum
75,654 psi / 5,216.2 bar
End Bit - Thickness
1
End Bit - Width
8 ft / 2.44 m
Engine Oil
16 gal / 60.6 L
Hydraulic System - Total
70
Max Lift Above Ground
25 in / 635 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left
126.90 ft / 38.68 m
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right
127.70 ft / 38.92 m
Maximum System Pressure
3,500 psi / 241.3 bar
Moldboard - Height
42 in / 1,067 mm
Moldboard - Thickness
2
Pump Output
145 gal/min / 548.9 L/min
Shift Left
31.70 in / 805 mm
Shift Right
17.20 in / 437 mm
Standby Pressure
450 psi / 31.0 bar
Thickness
2
Throat Clearance
6.40 ft / 1.95 m
Other
20 degrees
2
Circle Centershift - Left
209.90
Circle Centershift - Right
210.20
Circle Drive Housing
2
Circle Drive Housing - Each
2
Derating Altitude
10,000
Drive Chain Pitch
3
Engine Model
Cat C18 ACERT
Forward - 1f
2.30
Forward - 1st
2.30
Forward - 2f
3.60
Forward - 2nd
3.50
Forward - 3f
6
Forward - 3rd
6
Forward - 4f
9.40
Forward - 4th
9.30
Forward - 5f
17.40
Forward - 5th
17.20
Forward - 6f
27
Forward - 6th
26.70
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing
1
Hydraulic System - Tank
36 gal / 136.3 L
Maximum Depth Of Cut
25.90 ft / 7.89 m
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left
126.90 ft / 38.68 m
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right
127.10 ft / 38.74 m
Maximum Torque - Net
2,001 lb-ft / 2,713 Nm
Moldboard Sideshift - Left
178.30
Moldboard Sideshift - Right
193
Reverse - 1r
3.40
Reverse - 1st
3.40
Reverse - 2nd
8.90
Reverse - 2r
9
Reverse - 3r
25.80
Reverse - 3rd
25.60
Rops/Fops
3,471
Sidewall Thickness - Inner
1
Sidewall Thickness - Outer
1.20
Sound
6,394
Steering Range - Left/Right
47.50
Tandem Housing - Each
85
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down
20
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up
20
Top Speed - Forward
27
Top Speed - Reverse
25.80
Torque Rise - Net
30 lb-ft / 41 Nm
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives
49
Transmission Oil
23 gal / 87.1 L
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires
40.70 ft / 12.41 m
Wheel Axle Spacing
90 lb / 41 kg
Width
13.90 ft / 4.24 m
Brakes
ISO 3450
Cooling System
24 gal / 90.8 L
Differential - Final Drives
49
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