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| Key Highlights | Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
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| Particulars | Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
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Comparing the Caterpillar 424 and ACE AX 124 backhoe loaders reveals differences in price, performance features, and capacities. The Caterpillar 424 boasts high torque, a larger fuel tank, and superior digging depth, while the ACE AX 124 offers a more affordable price range, larger shovel capacity, and a greater loader arm breakout force.
If budget is a primary concern and the job requires a larger shovel capacity, the ACE AX 124 may be the preferred option. However, if performance, specifically torque and excavation depth, are critical for your projects, and budget is less of an issue, the Caterpillar 424 may be the better investment.
| Brand | Caterpillar | ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | ₹ 34-35 Lakhs | ₹ 23-31 Lakhs |
| Engine | Cat 74 HP | Tata 74 HP |
| Bucket | 0.27 m³ | 0.24 m³ |
| Shovel | 1.05 m³ | 1.1 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | 4138 mm | 4250 mm |
| Max Dump Height | 2794 mm | 2760 mm |
| Weight | 8760 Kg | 8040 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
The ACE AX 124 backhoe loader is designed for superior performance, fuel efficiency, and durability, making it a reliable choice for various construction applications. |
Comparing the Caterpillar 424 and ACE AX 124 backhoe loaders reveals differences in price, performance features, and capacities. The Caterpillar 424 boasts high torque, a larger fuel tank, and superior digging depth, while the ACE AX 124 offers a more affordable price range, larger shovel capacity, and a greater loader arm breakout force.
If budget is a primary concern and the job requires a larger shovel capacity, the ACE AX 124 may be the preferred option. However, if performance, specifically torque and excavation depth, are critical for your projects, and budget is less of an issue, the Caterpillar 424 may be the better investment.
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Caterpillar | ACE |
| Type | |
| 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Price | |
| ₹ 34-35 Lakhs | ₹ 23-31 Lakhs |
| Engine | |
| Cat 74 HP | Tata 74 HP |
| Bucket | |
| 0.27 m³ | 0.24 m³ |
| Shovel | |
| 1.05 m³ | 1.1 m³ |
| Max Digging Depth | |
| 4138 mm | 4250 mm |
| Max Dump Height | |
| 2794 mm | 2760 mm |
| Weight | |
| 8760 Kg | 8040 Kg |
| Quick Overview: | |
With exceptional fuel efficiency and powerful performance, the Cat 424 backhoe loader ensures high productivity and reliability for various construction and excavation projects |
The ACE AX 124 backhoe loader is designed for superior performance, fuel efficiency, and durability, making it a reliable choice for various construction applications. |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Engine Make | Cat C3.6* | Tata 497 TCIC (BS-V) |
| Fuel Tank | 160 L | 150 L |
| Max Torque | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 345 Nm |
| Max Speed | 37.5 km/hr | 28 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | 42 L | NA |
| Max Working Height | 5701 mm | 5470 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | NA | NA |
| Loader Load Over Height | 4015 mm | 3790 mm |
| Overall Length | 5708 mm | 6200 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2200 mm | 2180 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | 5736 kgf | NA |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 5380 kgf | NA |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | Optional | Optional |
| GPS | Standard | Standard |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Cat C3.6* | Tata 497 TCIC (BS-V) |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 160 L | 150 L |
| Max Torque | |
| 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 345 Nm |
| Max Speed | |
| 37.5 km/hr | 28 km/hr |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 42 L | NA |
| Max Working Height | |
| 5701 mm | 5470 mm |
| Excavator Max Lift Capacity | |
| NA | NA |
| Loader Load Over Height | |
| 4015 mm | 3790 mm |
| Overall Length | |
| 5708 mm | 6200 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 2200 mm | 2180 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force | |
| 5736 kgf | NA |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 5380 kgf | NA |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Year | 1 Year |
| AC Cabin | |
| Optional | Optional |
| GPS | |
| Standard | Standard |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Model | Cat 74 HP | Tata 74 HP |
| Type | BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled | 4 Cylinder; inline water cooled turbocharged diesel engine |
| Gross Power | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 345 Nm |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | NA |
| Battery | NA | 12V |
| Alternator | NA | Suitable Alternator |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Type | Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires | Synchro shuttle transmission with torque converter & synchromised gear box. |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Type | Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering | Hydrostatic steering for reliability and better control. |
| Working Pressure | NA | NA |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | NA | 3500 mm |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | NA | NA |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | 12200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | 9300 mm | NA |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Service | Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. | Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes at rear wheels with twin pedals in cabin for better control. |
| Parking | Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. | Mechanically actuated disc brakes for parking . |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Front | 9 x 16 | 9.00 - 16 - 16 PR |
| Rear | 16.9 x 28 | 16.90 x 28 - 12 PR |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Forward- 1st gear | 5.7 km/hr | NA |
| Reverse- 1st gear | 5.7 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 2nd gear | 9.6 km/hr | NA |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | 9.6 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 3rd gear | 23 km/hr | NA |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | 23 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 4th gear | 37.5 km/hr | 28 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | 37.5 km/hr | NA |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Type | Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump | NA |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 132 L/min | 118 L/min |
| System Pressure | 245 bar | 210 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Rear Axle | Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. | Rigid axle with CARRARO planetary drive. |
| Front Axle | Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. | Drive & steer Axle, Centrally pivoted. |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Fuel Tank | 160 L | 150 L |
| Engine Coolant | 20 L | NA |
| Engine Oil | 9 L | 10 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 42 L | 80 L |
| Hydraulic System | 42 L | NA |
| Transmission | 14 L | 17 L |
| Rear Axle | NA | 3 L |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 4138 mm | 4250 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | 6978 mm | 6730 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | 5612 mm | 5500 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | NA | 2780 mm |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | NA | 5590 mm |
| Maximum Working Height | 5701 mm | 5470 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | 4015 mm | 3790 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | 205° | 175° |
| Bucket Digging force | 5736 kgf | NA |
| Arm Digging force | 6562 kgf | 4000 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | NA | NA |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | 0.27 m³ | 0.24 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | NA | NA |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Dump Height | 2794 mm | 2760 mm |
| Load Over Height | NA | 3340 mm |
| Pin Height | 3473 mm | 3630 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | NA | NA |
| Reach At Ground | NA | 1770 mm |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | 1477 mm | 1220 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | 808 mm | 890 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | 114 mm | 80 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | 38° | 44° |
| Dump Angle | 45° | 45° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | 5380 kgf | NA |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | 5401 kgf | 4950 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | NA | 1900 kg |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 | |
| Machine Weight | 8760 kg | 8040 kg |
| Overall Length | 5708 mm | 6200 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2200 mm | 2180 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | NA | NA |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | NA | 660 mm |
| Height of Cabin | 2928 mm | 2900 mm |
| Overall Height | 3732 mm | 3600 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | 1688 mm | 1500 mm |
| Track Width-Front | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | 2346 mm | 2500 mm |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Cat 74 HP | Tata 74 HP |
| Type | |
| BS-V; Electronic Turbo Intercooled | 4 Cylinder; inline water cooled turbocharged diesel engine |
| Gross Power | |
| 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 74 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Max Torque | |
| 424 Nm @ 1200 RPM | 345 Nm |
| Displacement | |
| 3.6 L | NA |
| Battery | |
| NA | 12V |
| Alternator | |
| NA | Suitable Alternator |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle; when equipped with industrial tires | Synchro shuttle transmission with torque converter & synchromised gear box. |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Front Wheel; Hyrostatic Power Steering | Hydrostatic steering for reliability and better control. |
| Working Pressure | |
| NA | NA |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| NA | 3500 mm |
| Inner Wheels Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| NA | NA |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Loader Bucket | |
| 12200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Inner Wheels not Braked - Outside Wheels | |
| 9300 mm | NA |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Hydraulically actuated; oil-immersed multi-disc brakes on the rear axle; providing self-adjusting and fade-resistant braking. | Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes at rear wheels with twin pedals in cabin for better control. |
| Parking | |
| Mechanically actuated; spring-applied; hydraulically released (SAHR) brake mounted on the transmission output shaft for secure parking. | Mechanically actuated disc brakes for parking . |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Front | |
| 9 x 16 | 9.00 - 16 - 16 PR |
| Rear | |
| 16.9 x 28 | 16.90 x 28 - 12 PR |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Forward- 1st gear | |
| 5.7 km/hr | NA |
| Reverse- 1st gear | |
| 5.7 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 2nd gear | |
| 9.6 km/hr | NA |
| Reverse- 2nd gear | |
| 9.6 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 3rd gear | |
| 23 km/hr | NA |
| Reverse- 3rd gear | |
| 23 km/hr | NA |
| Forward- 4th gear | |
| 37.5 km/hr | 28 km/hr |
| Reverse- 4th gear | |
| 37.5 km/hr | NA |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Closed center; Variable Displacement Pump | NA |
| Maximum Pump Flow | |
| 132 L/min | 118 L/min |
| System Pressure | |
| 245 bar | 210 bar |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Rear Axle | |
| Enclosed; planetary reduction axle with a swinging design and differential lock; ensuring better traction and stability on uneven surfaces. | Rigid axle with CARRARO planetary drive. |
| Front Axle | |
| Fixed; heavy-duty steering axle with 2WD or 4WD options; offering high ground clearance and durability for rough terrains. | Drive & steer Axle, Centrally pivoted. |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | |
| 160 L | 150 L |
| Engine Coolant | |
| 20 L | NA |
| Engine Oil | |
| 9 L | 10 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 42 L | 80 L |
| Hydraulic System | |
| 42 L | NA |
| Transmission | |
| 14 L | 17 L |
| Rear Axle | |
| NA | 3 L |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digging Depth | |
| 4138 mm | 4250 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Rear Wheel Centre | |
| 6978 mm | 6730 mm |
| Reach-Ground Level to Slew Centre | |
| 5612 mm | 5500 mm |
| Reach at Full Height to Slew Centre | |
| NA | 2780 mm |
| Side Reach to Centre Line of Machine | |
| NA | 5590 mm |
| Maximum Working Height | |
| 5701 mm | 5470 mm |
| Maximum Load Over Height | |
| 4015 mm | 3790 mm |
| Bucket Rotation Angle | |
| 205° | 175° |
| Bucket Digging force | |
| 5736 kgf | NA |
| Arm Digging force | |
| 6562 kgf | 4000 kgf |
| Maximum Lift Capacity | |
| NA | NA |
| Standard Bucket Capacity | |
| 0.27 m³ | 0.24 m³ |
| Standard Bucket Width | |
| NA | NA |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Dump Height | |
| 2794 mm | 2760 mm |
| Load Over Height | |
| NA | 3340 mm |
| Pin Height | |
| 3473 mm | 3630 mm |
| Pin Forward Reach | |
| NA | NA |
| Reach At Ground | |
| NA | 1770 mm |
| Maximum Reach at Full Height | |
| 1477 mm | 1220 mm |
| Max Reach Full Height Dumped | |
| 808 mm | 890 mm |
| Below Ground Level Dig Depth | |
| 114 mm | 80 mm |
| Rollback at Ground | |
| 38° | 44° |
| Dump Angle | |
| 45° | 45° |
| Shovel Breakout Force | |
| 5380 kgf | NA |
| Loader Arm Breakout Force | |
| 5401 kgf | 4950 kgf |
| Maximum Payload | |
| NA | 1900 kg |
| Caterpillar 424 | ACE AX 124 |
|---|---|
| Machine Weight | |
| 8760 kg | 8040 kg |
| Overall Length | |
| 5708 mm | 6200 mm |
| Wheelbase | |
| 2200 mm | 2180 mm |
| Slew Centre to Rear Axle Centre | |
| NA | NA |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | |
| 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Slew Ground Clearance | |
| NA | 660 mm |
| Height of Cabin | |
| 2928 mm | 2900 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 3732 mm | 3600 mm |
| Track Width-Rear | |
| 1688 mm | 1500 mm |
| Track Width-Front | |
| 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Width Over Bucket | |
| 2346 mm | 2500 mm |
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