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2002-2015
4.74 cu m Blade capacity
14,600.91 cu cm Displacement
Cat 3406 or 2236 Engine model
234.9 kw Gross power
33.31 kph Max speed forward
30,380 kg Operating weight

A mid-to-heavy wheel dozer built for a balance of push power and mobility, the Cat 824 delivers 234.9 kW of gross power with a 4.74 cu m blade and 30,380 kg operating weight. With nearly 33 kph travel speed, it suits landfill spreading, large site grading, stockpile management and bulk dozing where both traction and quick repositioning matter.

Gross power 234.9 kW

Blade capacity 4.74 cu m

Engine displacement ~14,600.91 cu cm

Max speed forward ~33.31 kph

Operating weight ~30,380 kg

Wheel-dozer design for mobility

Price range AED 184K–294K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 294,000

Starting from

AED 184,000

Cat 824 technical specifications

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Cat 824C

Cat 824G II

Cat 824H

General
Blade capacity 4.74 cu m
Blade capacity 4.74 cu m
Blade capacity 11.31 cu m
Engine model Cat 3406 or 2236
Engine model Cat 2236 or 3406E ATAAC Diesel
Engine model Cat 2236 or C15 ACERT
Max speed forward 33.31 kph
Max speed forward 33.15 kph
Max speed forward 32.19 kph
Operating weight 30,380 kg
Operating weight 28,723 kg
Operating weight 28,723 kg
Tire size 29.5-25 16PR (L-3)
Tire size 29.5-25 16PR (L-3)
Tire size 29.5R25 XHA MX L3
Years 2002-2015
Years 2002-2015
Years 2002-2015
Market Average AED 294,000
Market Average AED 294,000
Market Average AED 294,000
Price AED 184,000
Price AED 184,000
Price AED 184,000
Engine
Displacement 14,600.91 cu cm
Displacement 14,600.91 cu cm
Displacement 15,207.23 cu cm
Gross power 234.9 kw
Gross power 253.02 kw
Gross power 299.03 kw
Bore -
Bore 13.72 cm
Bore 13.72 cm
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,000 rpm
Power measured @ 1,800 rpm
Stroke -
Stroke 16.51 cm
Stroke 17.02 cm
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 588.95 liter
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 700.23 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 82.89 liter
Cooling fluid cap 82.89 liter
Engine crankcase -
Engine crankcase 34.07 liter
Engine crankcase -
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 87.81 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 87.81 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 62.07 liter
Transmission fluid cap 62.07 liter
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.49 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Height - top of cab 3.96 m
Height - top of cab 3.5 m
Height - top of cab -
Length with blade 7.71 m
Length with blade -
Length with blade 8.23 m
Overall Width 3.2 m
Overall Width 4.51 m
Overall Width -
Wheelbase 3.54 m
Wheelbase -
Wheelbase 3.72 m
Blade height -
Blade height 1.25 m
Blade height 1.25 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius 7.32 m
Turning radius -
Transmission
Max speed reverse 37.82 kph
Max speed reverse 36.69 kph
Max speed reverse 36.53 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Blades
Blade angle -
Blade angle 11 º
Blade angle -
Operational specifications
Blade width -
Blade width 4 m
Blade width 4 m
Operating specifications
Brake system -
Brake system Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 DEC84, ISO 2450-1985 standards.
Brake system Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996
Cab ROPS -
Cab ROPS Meets SAE and ISO standards
Cab ROPS -
Refill capacities
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 90.08 liter
Final drives fluid cap 90.08 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 34.07 liter
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Cat 824 expert review

Reviewed by Raul M. on February 3, 2026

Overview

The Cat 824 delivers 234.9 kW of gross power with a 4.74 cu m blade and over 30,000 kg operating weight, positioning it as a mid-to-heavy wheel dozer built for landfill spreading, large-scale grading, and stockpile management.

Pros Strong blade capacity for heavy grading, fast repositioning across large sites, balanced weight and traction for wheel dozer applications.
Cons Less effective than tracked dozers in soft terrain, tire wear adds ongoing operating cost.

Efficiency

With a top travel speed of 33.31 kph and a large 4.74 cu m blade, the 824 keeps cycle times short on open sites. It excels in long push runs, landfill spreading, and bulk grading where mobility directly improves productivity.

In Cabin

Later variants improve visibility and ergonomics, with production-focused controls tuned for smooth lift and tilt during extended push cycles.

In Comparison

Compared to the smaller Cat 814, the 824 offers noticeably more blade volume and mass. Against the larger Cat 834, it trades some brute force for better agility and lower operating costs.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Cat 824 is a balanced wheel dozer for contractors handling landfill work and heavy grading. In the AED 184,000–294,000 range, it delivers dependable pushing performance with the added advantage of fast site mobility.

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Cat 824 owner rating

Cat 824 Wheel dozers [2002-2015]

2002-2015

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.0
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.3

features

4.0

5 stars

0 %

4 stars

100 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Excellent balance of power and mobility makes large site work far easier.
Cons
Tire wear adds ongoing operating cost.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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Cat 824 similar models

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Cat 824C
824C
Cat 814B
814B
Cat 834B
834B
General
Blade capacity 4.74 cu m
Blade capacity 2.98 cu m
Blade capacity 7.34 cu m
Engine model Cat 3406 or 2236
Engine model Cat 3306 or 2236
Engine model Cat 2236 or 3408E HEUI
Max speed forward 33.31 kph
Max speed forward 29.93 kph
Max speed forward 34.12 kph
Operating weight 30,380 kg
Operating weight 20,580 kg
Operating weight 46,363 kg
Tire size 29.5-25 16PR (L-3)
Tire size 23.5-25 12PR (L-3)
Tire size 35/65-33,24 PR (L-4)
Years 2002-2015
Years 2007-2025
Years 2013-2025
Market Average AED 294,000
Market Average AED 1,100,000
Market Average AED 359,000
Price AED 184,000
Price AED 881,000
Price AED 295,000
Engine
Displacement 14,600.91 cu cm
Displacement 10,500.85 cu cm
Displacement 18,001.23 cu cm
Gross power 234.9 kw
Gross power 161.07 kw
Gross power 335.57 kw
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 588.95 liter
Fuel cap 462.15 liter
Fuel cap 595 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 105.98 liters
Engine crankcase -
Engine crankcase -
Engine crankcase 42.01 liters
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 102.2 liter
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.49 m
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Height - top of cab 3.96 m
Height - top of cab 3.57 m
Height - top of cab 4.11 m
Length with blade 7.71 m
Length with blade 6.83 m
Length with blade 8.72 m
Overall Width 3.2 m
Overall Width 2.87 m
Overall Width 3.57 m
Wheelbase 3.54 m
Wheelbase 3.35 m
Wheelbase 3.81 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius -
Turning radius 7.22 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 37.82 kph
Max speed reverse 34.12 kph
Max speed reverse 41.84 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Refill capacities
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 144.21 liters
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