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Caterpillar 336 vs Caterpillar 352

The Caterpillar 352 is about 41% heavier than the Caterpillar 336 (52,000 vs 37,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 352 has about 34% more engine power (311 kW (417 hp) vs 232 kW (311 hp)).

Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 352
Operating weight 37,000 kg (81,600 lb)52,000 kg (114,600 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)—
Engine Cat C9.3BCat C13
Strengths
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
  • + Excellent stability and lift
  • + Strong digging performance
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
  • − Heavy transport
Full 336 reviewFull 352 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.