ACE AG 176 VS Cat 24M Motor Grader

₹ 74-76 Lakhs^*

ACE AG 176

Engine

Ashok Leyland 180 HP
Blade

3650 mm
Weight

15000 kg
Turning Radius

7800 mm
Max Forward Speed

36 km/hr
Max Reverse Speed

22 km/hr

Medium (12-20 Ton)

Price Available Soon^*

Cat 24M

Engine

Cat 533 HP
Blade

7300 mm
Weight

65840 kg
Turning Radius

12400 mm
Max Forward Speed

43.4 km/hr
Max Reverse Speed

41.6 km/hr

Large (>50 Ton)

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ACE AG 176 VS Cat 24M Motor Grader

ACE AG 176

₹ 74-76 Lakhs

Cat 24M

Price Available Soon

Particulars	ACE AG 176	Cat 24M

ACE AG 176 vs Cat 24M: How Different Are These Two Graders?

The ACE AG 176 and the Cat 24M are both motor graders, but they are not really built for the same job. The ACE AG 176 runs a 180 HP engine and a blade of about 3.65 metres, which fits road construction, PWD contracts and general land levelling. The Cat 24M runs a much bigger 533 HP engine and a blade of about 7.3 metres, built for large mine haul roads and big earthwork projects, not everyday road jobs.

So this is less a close contest and more a question of what size job you actually have. If you work on roads, colonies or general contracting, the ACE AG 176 is the machine built for that work, and it costs far less to run every day. If you work in a large mine or on a huge highway project that truly needs a machine of this size, the Cat 24M is built for that scale. See the full ACE grader range, the Cat grader range, all motor graders, or read our motor grader buying guide.

ACE AG 176 Motor Grader

Pros:

Superior operator control for all-terrain grading
Equipped with a powerful Ashok Leyland 180 HP engine
Good maximum forward speed of 36 km/hr for efficient operation
Powershift transmission with a torque converter providing 6 forward and 3 reverse gears
Standard AC cabin for operator comfort
Robust blade down pressure of 7140 kgf
Handy 1-year warranty for user assurance

Cons:

Lower engine horsepower compared to the Cat 24M
Smaller blade size (length of 3650 mm) for grading
Not equipped with GPS technology
Does not specify a minimum ground clearance

Cat 24M Motor Grader

Pros:

Exceptional gross power of 533 HP for demanding tasks
Longer blade length of 7300 mm for large-scale grading control
Higher maximum forward and reverse speeds
Standard GPS technology integrated
Automatic electronic Powershift Transmission
High-capacity fuel tank and hydraulic system for extended operation

Cons:

Higher minimum turning radius which might affect maneuverability in tight spaces
Considerably heavier, which might restrict its use to certain terrains

Closing Recommendation

These two graders are not really built for the same size of job. Choose the Cat 24M only if your work is large-scale, like mining or major highway projects that truly need a machine this big. Choose the ACE AG 176 for normal road construction, colony roads and land levelling, where it is easier to move, easier to run, and the right size for the job. So match the machine to your work: Cat 24M for large mining and highway-scale grading, ACE AG 176 for everyday road and levelling work.