MH3024 Wheel Material Handler

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We know that when it comes to material handling equipment, your success depends on productivity and low operating costs. The Cat® MH3024 is a purpose-built material handler that will provide you with the superior performance you need for your toughest waste and scrapyard applications. The MH3024 features simple-to-use technologies, a redesigned cab for enhanced comfort, and more boom options to match your work. Combine these features with up to 10% lower operating costs and 7% greater swing torque, and you have a safe, quality and reliable product to take on the wide variety of challenges you face each day.

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Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Bore 4.1in
Displacement 268.5in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model Cat C4.4
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 176hp (metric)
Engine Power - Maximum - ISO 14396 174HP
Maximum Gross - ISO 14396 129.4 kW (174 hp [176 hp/PS*])
Net Power - ISO 9249 171HP
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 174hp (metric)
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Stroke 5.3in
Maximum Operating Weight 59100lb
Minimum Operating Weight 50050lb
Boom MH Boom 7.45 m (24'5")
Boom Pin Height 30.4ft
Maximum Depth 9.9ft
Maximum Height 42.8ft
Maximum Reach 39.4ft
Maximum Reach at Ground Line 38.9ft
Minimum Dump Height 14.8ft
Stick Drop Nose 5.0 m (16'5")
Drawbar Pull 28551lb/ft
Maximum Gradeability (23 500 kg/51,810 lb) 65
Maximum Travel Speed (with joysticks) 9.3mile/h
Maximum Travel Speed (with steering wheel) 12.4mile/h
Maximum Pressure - Implements 5366psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 5656psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075psi
Engine Oil 3.4gal (US)
Front Steering Axle - Differential 2.8gal (US)
Fuel Tank Capacity 92.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 91.1gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 40.9gal (US)
Powershift Transmission 0.7gal (US)
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential) 3.7gal (US)
Cooling System 9.5gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 7.9gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 0.7gal (US)
Fuel Tank 87gal (US)
Hydraulic System Capacity 66.8gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 40.4gal (US)
Maximum Swing Torque 42631ft·lbf
Swing Speed 8.2r/min
Boom MH Boom 7.45 m (24'5")
Cab Height- Lowered 11ft
Cab Height-Lowered with OPG 11ft
Cab Height-Raised 18.9ft
Cab Height-Raised with OPG 18.9ft
Counterweight Clearance 4.3ft
Ground Clearance 1.1ft
Machine Length 17.3ft
Machine Length (with push blade) 18.8ft
Shipping Height (with OPG, without stick) 11ft
Shipping Length 35ft
Shipping Length (with push blade) 36.5ft
Shipping Width 9.8ft
Stick Drop Nose 5.0 m (16'5")
Tail Swing Radius 8.5ft
Undercarriage Length 17.4ft
Undercarriage Length (with push blade) 18.8ft
Undercarriage Width 9.8ft
Upper Frame Width (including handrails) 8.3ft
Wheel Base 9ft
Note (1) The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.05 kg of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.502 metric tonnes.
Maximum Travel Speed (with joysticks) 9.3mile/h
Maximum Travel Speed (with steering wheel) 12.4mile/h

Standard Equipment:

  • Cab
    • Advanced sound-suppressed TOPS cab (ISO 12117-2 compliant)
    • Keyless push-to-start engine control
    • Deluxe cab: heated and cooled seat with automatic adjustable suspension, 10" touchscreen monitor
    • Premium cab: air suspension heated seat, 10" touchscreen monitor
    • LED dome lights
  • Safety And Security
    • Cab Avoidance
    • Rear- and right-side-view cameras
    • Secondary engine shutoff switch
    • Lockable disconnect switch
  • Cat Technology
    • Cat VisionLink®
    • Remote Flash
    • Remote Troubleshoot
    • Cat Payload
  • Electrical System
    • Roading and indicator lights at front and rear
    • Maintenance-free batteries
    • LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom and stick lights, cab lights
    • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
    • Programmable time delay LED working lights
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
    • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠)
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
  • Engine
    • C4.4 engine
    • One-touch low idle with automatic engine speed control
    • Automatic engine shutdown
    • 52°C (125°F) high-ambient capability
    • Cold start capability-18°C (-0°F)
    • Electric fuel priming pump
    • Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
    • On-demand electric cooling fans with auto-reverse function
  • Hydraulic System
    • Electric main control valve
    • Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
    • Automatic swing brake
    • Separate dedicated swing pump
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
    • Medium pressure auxiliary circuit
    • Element type main hydraulic filter
    • SmartBoom
    • Smart Stick
    • Heavy lift mode
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • All wheel drive
    • Automatic brake/axle lock
    • Creeper speed
    • Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system, and travel motor with adjustable braking force
    • Lockable, oscillating front axle with remote greasing point

Optional Equipment:

  • Booms And Sticks
    • 7.45m (24'5") MH boom
    • 6.4 m (21') MH boom
    • 5.26 m (17'3") Variable Angle boom
    • 5.65 m (18'6") One-piece boom
    • 5.0 m (16'5") Drop Nose MH stick
    • 4.3 m (14'1") Straight MH stick
    • 2.9 m (9'6") Straight stick
    • 2.5 m (8'2") Straight stick
    • No Stick Configuration
    • Bucket linkage, B-type with lifting eye
  • Cab
    • Fixed one-piece laminated windshield and roof window (P5A glass)
    • Fixed one-piece laminated windshield and roof window (P8B glass)
    • Auxiliary relay
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
  • Electrical System
    • Electrical refueling pump
  • Safety And Security
    • 360° visibility
    • Inspection lighting
    • Travel alarm
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 2750 mm (9'0") wide undercarriage
    • 2990 mm (9'10") wide undercarriage
    • 4200 kg (9,250 lb) counterweight
    • 4700 kb (10,350 lb) counterweight
    • Push Blade
    • 10.00-20 dual solid rubber tires
    • 11.00-20 16 PR dual tires