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Caterpillar 320 vs Caterpillar 336

The Caterpillar 336 is about 64% heavier than the Caterpillar 320 (37,000 vs 22,500 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 336 has about 92% more engine power (232 kW (311 hp) vs 121 kW (162 hp)).

Caterpillar 320 hydraulic excavator digging on a site
Caterpillar Caterpillar 320
Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
Operating weight 22,500 kg (49,600 lb)37,000 kg (81,600 lb)
Engine power 121 kW (162 hp)232 kW (311 hp)
Net power ≈121 kW (162 hp)≈232 kW (311 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈6.7 m (22 ft)≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
Engine Cat C7.1Cat C9.3B
Max. reach at ground level ≈9.9 m (32 ft 6 in)—
Bucket capacity 0.9–1.5 m³ (1.2–2.0 yd³)—
Fuel tank ≈345 L (91 US gal)—
Emissions EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V—
Strengths
  • + Factory-integrated Cat Grade with 2D and Assist features
  • + Up to 25% lower maintenance cost than the previous F-series, according to Cat
  • + Excellent resale value and dealer support worldwide
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
Watch-outs
  • − Higher purchase price than most rivals
  • − Technology packages add significant cost
  • − Electronic complexity can mean dealer-only diagnostics
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
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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.