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Caterpillar 313 vs Caterpillar 336

The Caterpillar 336 is about 167% heavier than the Caterpillar 313 (36,800 vs 13,800 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 336 has about 177% more engine power (224 kW (300 hp) vs 81 kW (109 hp)).

Caterpillar 313 excavator
Caterpillar Caterpillar 313
Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
Operating weight 13,800 kg (30,400 lb)36,800 kg (81,100 lb)
Engine power 81 kW (109 hp)224 kW (300 hp)
Net power (ISO 9249) 80.9 kW (108 hp)224 kW (300 hp), C7.1 TTA; 232 kW (311 hp) with earlier C9.3B
Max. digging depth 5.84 m (19 ft 2 in), R3.0 m stick8.20 m (26 ft 11 in), 6.5 m reach boom + 3.9 m stick
Max. reach at ground level 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in)11.80 m (38 ft 8 in)
Bucket digging force (ISO) 98.7 kN (22,180 lbf)210 kN (47,190 lbf)
Transport width 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)3.20 m (10 ft 6 in); 3.63 m (11 ft 11 in) with 850 mm shoes
Engine model Cat C3.6, 4 cylinders, 3.6 L (220 in³)—
Engine power (ISO 14396) 82 kW (110 hp)225 kW (302 hp)
Emissions US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage VUS EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V / Japan 2014
Main system max. flow 247 L/min (65 US gal/min)560 L/min (148 US gal/min)
Stick digging force (ISO) 59.3 kN (13,330 lbf)144 kN (32,480 lbf)
Max. swing torque 34.9 kN·m (25,741 lbf·ft)143 kN·m (105,250 lbf·ft)
Max. cutting height 8.84 m (29 ft)10.76 m (35 ft 4 in)
Max. loading height 6.43 m (21 ft 1 in)7.50 m (24 ft 7 in)
Depth for 2.44 m (8 ft) level bottom 5.88 m (19 ft 3 in)8.11 m (26 ft 7 in)
Max. vertical wall digging depth 5.18 m (17 ft)6.52 m (21 ft 5 in)
Shipping length 7.77 m (25 ft 6 in); 8.05 m (26 ft 5 in) with blade11.22 m (36 ft 10 in)
Shipping height (top of cab) 2.83 m (9 ft 4 in)3.20 m (10 ft 6 in)
Tail swing radius 2.19 m (7 ft 2 in)3.57 m (11 ft 8 in)
Track length / gauge 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) / 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)5.06 m (16 ft 7 in) / 2.74 m (9 ft)
Counterweight 2,470 kg (5,445 lb)—
Track shoes 500–770 mm steel, rubber or rubber-pad options—
Dozer blade (option) 2.5, 2.6 or 2.7 m (8 ft 2 in–8 ft 10 in)—
Fuel tank 258 L (68.2 US gal)600 L (158.5 US gal)
DEF tank 21 L (5.6 US gal)50 L (13.2 US gal)
Hydraulic tank / system 70 L / 85 L (18.5 / 22.5 US gal)—
Engine oil 8 L (2.1 US gal)25 L (6.6 US gal)
Bucket capacity —2.00 m³ (2.61 yd³) HD, reference configuration
Engine model (current) —Cat C7.1 TTA, twin turbo, 7.01 L (428 in³)
Engine model (earlier Next Gen) —Cat C9.3B, 9.3 L, 232 kW (311 hp) net
Max. pressure – equipment —35,000 kPa (5,076 psi); 38,000 kPa (5,511 psi) lift mode
Max. pressure – swing —29,400 kPa (4,264 psi)
Hydraulic system / tank —373 L / 161 L (98.5 / 42.5 US gal)
Standard —Cat Grade with 2D, Payload, 2D E-fence, Lift Assist, Product Link; 8-in touchscreen (10-in optional)
Optional —Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or 3D; work tool recognition; 3D-ready for Trimble, Topcon and Leica
Strengths
  • + Factory Cat Grade with 2D and E-fence on a 13-tonne machine
  • + 2.5 m transport width — easy to move on standard trailers
  • + Optional dozer blade for backfilling and levelling
  • + Choice of steel, rubber and rubber-pad tracks for paved surfaces
  • + Shared Next Gen cab and controls with larger Cat excavators
  • + Strong production: 560 L/min hydraulics and 210 kN bucket force
  • + Cat Grade with 2D, Payload and E-fence as standard in most markets
  • + Twin-turbo C7.1 TTA keeps power close to the old C9.3B with a smaller engine
  • + Large 600 L fuel tank for long shifts
  • + Wide choice of mass and reach booms and sticks
Watch-outs
  • − Four-cylinder 3.6 L engine: fine for size class but not a heavy rock digger
  • − Some owners report early electronic and sensor glitches on first-year units
  • − Priced above most 13–14 t rivals
  • − Heavy (≈37 t) and 3.2 m+ wide — permits needed in most places
  • − Premium price compared with Korean and Chinese rivals
  • − Two engine generations in the market: check which one a machine has
  • − Tier 4 Final / Stage V aftertreatment requires good DEF and fuel management
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Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.