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Caterpillar 336 vs Caterpillar 349

The Caterpillar 349 is about 34% heavier than the Caterpillar 336 (49,500 vs 37,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 349 has about 34% more engine power (311 kW (417 hp) vs 232 kW (311 hp)).

Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar 349
Caterpillar Caterpillar 349
Operating weight 37,000 kg (81,600 lb)49,500 kg (109,100 lb)
Engine power 232 kW (311 hp)311 kW (417 hp)
Net power ≈232 kW (311 hp)≈311 kW (417 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)≈7.9 m (25 ft 11 in)
Engine Cat C9.3BCat C13
Strengths
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
  • + High digging forces
  • + Large bucket range
  • + Technology for production monitoring
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
  • − Transport requires disassembly or special permits
Full 336 reviewFull 349 review

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.