CAT 324 VS Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra Excavator

₹76 - 88 lakh^*

CAT 324

Weight

22700 kg
Bucket

1.3 m³
Dig. Depth

6310 mm
Engine

Cat 150 HP
Warranty

1 Year
Boom

5700 mm

Medium (15-25 Ton)

₹59 - 63 lakh^*

Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra

Weight

20000 Kg
Bucket

0.86 - 0.91 m³
Dig. Depth

5920 mm
Engine

Cummins 131 HP
Warranty

1 Yr. / 2000 hr.
Boom

56820 mm

Medium (15-25 Ton)

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CAT 324 VS Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra Excavator

CAT 324

₹76 - 88 lakh

Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra

₹59 - 63 lakh

Particulars	CAT 324	Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra

CAT 324 vs Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra: Which Excavator to Buy?

Both machines work the 20-tonne class, but they are bought for different reasons. The tables below carry the full numbers. The CAT 324 has more engine power and a bigger bucket, so it moves more material in an hour and suits heavy, continuous earthwork. The Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra uses less diesel and comes with one of the widest service networks in India.

Compare them by cost per unit of work, not by power alone. A stronger machine that finishes a job in fewer days can be cheaper overall, even if it burns more diesel per hour. But that only holds if the machine keeps working. If your district has no CAT workshop nearby, a week of waiting for a part wipes out the gain. Ask both dealers for their nearest workshop address. See the CAT excavator range, the Tata Hitachi excavator range, or read where excavators are used.

CAT 324 Excavator

Pros:

Higher engine power of 150 HP results in strong digging power
Equipped with standard AC cabin for operator comfort
Greater bucket capacity of 1.3 m³ for larger loads
Built-in GPS for advanced tracking and management
Better fuel tank capacity at 370 L for longer operation

Cons:

Higher fuel consumption between 15-31 L/hour
Heavier operating weight of 22700 kg may require stronger transport and support equipment
Could be more expensive in terms of initial investment and maintenance

Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra Excavator

Pros:

Lower fuel consumption at approximately 13 L/hour can reduce operating costs
AC cabin is optional, providing flexibility in terms of price and features
Equipped with two variable displacement axial piston pumps for precise hydraulic control
Comes with two 12V batteries ensuring reliable electrical power

Cons:

Lower engine power of 131 HP may result in less forceful excavations
Smaller bucket capacity ranges between 0.86 - 0.91 m³
Less fuel tank capacity at 310 L which may require more frequent refueling
Slightly smaller warranty coverage of 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. could indicate more limited protection

Closing Recommendation

Both machines are in the same class but suit different buyers, so pick by your work volume and your service reach. Choose the CAT 324 when you run heavy, continuous earthwork on highways, mines or large projects, and you have your own workshop or a CAT service point close enough to keep the machine going. Choose the Tata Hitachi EX 200 Infra when you want lower diesel every day, a lower cost to buy, service that reaches into small districts, and the easiest hire work and sale later. Compare the total diesel and total days for a full job, not the cost per hour. So match the machine to your work: CAT 324 for heavy continuous earthwork, EX 200 Infra for low running cost and easy service.