Caterpillar 24M Motor Grader

Blades

Blade Tip Range – Backward 0 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40 degrees
Circle Centershift – Left 210 in (533 cm)
Circle Centershift – Right 210 in (534 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle 35 degrees
Maximum Depth of Cut 26 in (66 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 25 in (63 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left 127 in (322 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right 127 in (323 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 178 in (453 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 193 in (490 cm)

Circle

Blade Tip Angle – Front 40 degrees
Diameter 104 in (263 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground 25 in (63 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Left 127 in (322 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Right 128 in (324 cm)
Shift Left 32 in (81 cm)
Shift Right 17 in (44 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base 13 ft (4 m)
Front Ground Clearance 3 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 24 in (61 cm)
Height – Exhaust Stack 170 in (432 cm)
Height – Front Axle Center 34 in (86 cm)
Height – Top of Cab 15 ft (4 m)
Height – Top of Cylinders 151 in (385 cm)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab 14 ft (4 m)
Length – Between Tandem Axles 90 in (229 cm)
Length – Counterweight to Ripper 634 in (1,610 cm)
Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem 405 in (1,028 cm)
Length – Front Axle to Moldboard 159 in (405 cm)
Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine 559 in (1,419 cm)
Overall Length 47 ft (14 m)
Rear Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase 8 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase 34 ft (10 m)
Width – Outside Front Tires 169 in (428 cm)
Width – Outside Rear Tires 166 in (422 cm)
Width – Tire Center Lines 136 in (345 cm)
Width Over Tires 14 ft (4 m)

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 533 hp (397 kw)
Base Power (All Gears) – Net 533 hp (397 kw)
Bore 6 in (14 cm)
Derating Altitude 5,500 ft (1,676 m)
Displacement 1,105 cu in (18,100 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C18 ACERT
Max Power 533 hp (397 kw)
Maximum Torque 1,762 lbs ft (2,389 nm)
Net Power Gear 1-2 533 hp (397 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6 533 hp (397 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6 533 hp (397 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8 533 hp (397 kw)
Net Torque Gears 7-8 1,762 lbs ft (2,389 nm)
Number of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Standard – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
Stroke 7 in (18 cm)

Frame

Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 6 in (16 cm)
Circle – Diameter 104 in (263 cm)
Drawbar – Height 9 in (22 cm)
Drawbar – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Drawbar – Width 9 in (23 cm)
Front Axle – Height to Center 32 in (82 cm)
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side 32 degrees
Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right 18 degrees
Front-Top/Bottom Plate – Thickness 2 in (5 cm)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate – Width 20 in (51 cm)

Front Axle

Ground Clearance 3 ft (1 m)
Oscillation – Total 32 degrees
Wheel Lean 18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Maximum System Pressure 3500 psi
Pump Flow 145 gpm (549 lpm)
Pump Output 145 gpm (549 lpm)
Pump Type Variable piston
Relief Valve Pressure 3500 psi
Standby Pressure 450 psi

Moldboard

Arc Radius 22 in (55 cm)
Blade Width 24 ft (7 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness 1 in (3 cm)
Cutting Edge Width 13 in (33 cm)
End Bit – Thickness 1 in (3 cm)
End Bit – Width 8 in (20 cm)
Max Depth of Cut 26 in (66 cm)
Moldboard – Height 42 in (107 cm)
Moldboard – Thickness 2 in (5 cm)
Moldboard Height 42 in (107 cm)
Moldboard Length 24 ft (7 m)
Moldboard Thickness 2 in (5 cm)
Moldboard Width 24 ft (7 m)
Side Shift Left 34 in (87 cm)
Side Shift Right 49 in (124 cm)
Throat Clearance 6 in (16 cm)

Operating Specifications

Articulation Angle – Left/Right 25 degrees
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity 2 gal (9 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 24 gal (91 l)
Forward – 1st 2 mph (4 kph)
Forward – 2nd 4 mph (6 kph)
Forward – 3rd 6 mph (10 kph)
Forward – 4th 9 mph (15 kph)
Forward – 5th 17 mph (28 kph)
Forward – 6th 27 mph (43 kph)
Fuel Capacity 350 gal (1,325 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 70 gal (265 l)
Max Operation Weight – Front Axle 43,931 lbs (19,927 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Rear Axle 101,877 lbs (46,211 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Total 145,808 lbs (66,137 kg)
Operating Weight 137,694 lbs (62,457 kg)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity 49 gal (185 l)
Reverse – 1st 3.4
Reverse – 2nd 9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse – 3rd 26 mph (41 kph)
Std Operation Weight – Front Axle 41,360 lbs (18,761 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Rear Axle 96,332 lbs (43,696 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Total 137,692 lbs (62,456 kg)
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5 degrees
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) 85 gal (322 l)
Tire Size 29.5-29 28PR
Top Speed – Forward 27 mph (43 kph)
Top Speed – Reverse 26 mph (42 kph)
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 41 ft (12 m)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Spring applied, hydraulically released
Brakes – Secondary Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes – Service Oil-actuated, oil-disc
Brakes – Service – Surface Area 15,733 cu in (257,818 cu cm)
Forward/Reverse Gears 6 Forward/3 Reverse
Transmission Automatic, electronic power shift

Ripper

Penetration Force 29,985 lbs (13,601 kg)
Pry-Out Force 41,052 lbs (18,621 kg)
Ripper Shank Holders 7
Ripping Depth – Maximum 18 in (45 cm)
Shank Holder Spacing – Maximum 24 in (60 cm)
Shank Holder Spacing – Minimum 23 in (59 cm)

Service Refill

Circle Drive Housing 2 gal (8 l)
Cooling System 24 gal (91 l)
Engine Oil 16 gal (61 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 1 gal (4 l)
Fuel Capacity 350 gal (1,325 l)
Hydraulic System – Tank 36 gal (136 l)
Hydraulic System – Total 70 gal (265 l)
Tandem Housing – Each 85 gal (322 l)
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 49 gal (185 l)

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450
ROPS/FOPS ISO 3471/ISO 3449
Sound ISO 6394/ISO 6395
Steering ISO 5010

Steering System

Articulation Angle 25 degrees
Turning Radius 41 ft (12 m)

Tandems

Drive Chain Pitch 3 in (8 cm)
Height 41 in (104 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 1 in (3 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 1 in (3 cm)
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 20 degrees
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 20 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing 90 in (229 cm)
Width 14 in (35 cm)

Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 27 mph (43 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 26 mph (41 kph)
Number of Gears – Forward 6
Number of Gears – Reverse 3
Transmission Type automatic, electronic power shift

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle 42,177 lbs (19,131 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle 96,110 lbs (43,595 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total 138,287 lbs (62,726 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 45,856 lbs (20,800 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 107,001 lbs (48,535 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 152,857 lbs (69,335 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped 145,151 lbs (65,839 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle 43,100 lbs (19,550 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total 145,151 lbs (65,839 kg)
Operating Weight – Typically Equipped 145,151 lbs (65,839 kg)
Ask A Question