CAT 324 Long Reach Excavator

The CAT 324 Long Reach Excavator is a top-notch, medium-class excavator that was made for the kind of job where you need all the reach, precision and stability you can get. Built on the rock-solid CAT 324 platform, the long-reach version is the perfect fit for a whole host of tough applications like dredging rivers and canals, tidying up slopes and embankments, dealing with drainage and other projects where you simply can’t get close enough to the action.

It really comes into its own with its super-long boom and arm combo, which gives you a seriously bigger reach and more digging depth than a standard rig would ever manage. That means your operators can get at those tricky spots without having to shift the machine around all over the place – bigger projects in less time, less mess and fewer headaches all round. And to make it even more stable, the front linkage and counterweight are reinforced to keep the thing steady when you’re pushing out to full stretch.

At the heart of it all is a fuel-efficient Caterpillar diesel engine and a top-notch hydraulic system that gives you smooth, precise control whether you’re grading, dredging – or just wrestling with some tricky material. And because this machine is all about steady, controlled movements rather than trying to break every record for raw power, it turns out to be just the ticket for fine finishing and accuracy work.

As for the cab, it’s one of those places where you can happily spend a long shift – great visibility, comfy and quiet and with controls that just feel right. Plus the thing is built to last, easy to service and does a great job of playing nice with all those specialist attachments like dredging buckets that are essential for a lot of these heavy-duty projects. All in all, the CAT 324 Long Reach Excavator is a rock-solid choice for any civil contractor or hire fleet looking to nail those big, reachy excavation jobs.