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Caterpillar 336 vs Caterpillar 395

The Caterpillar 395 is about 150% heavier than the Caterpillar 336 (92,500 vs 37,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 395 has about 75% more engine power (405 kW (543 hp) vs 232 kW (311 hp)).

Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar machine similar to the Caterpillar 395 (related model may be pictured)
Caterpillar Caterpillar 395
Operating weight 37,000 kg (81,600 lb)92,500 kg (203,900 lb)
Engine power 232 kW (311 hp)405 kW (543 hp)
Net power ≈232 kW (311 hp)≈405 kW (543 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)—
Engine Cat C9.3BCat C18
Strengths
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
  • + Very high production
  • + Heavy-duty structures
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
  • − Only economical with large trucks and high volumes
Full 336 reviewFull 395 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.