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Caterpillar 336 vs Hyundai HX220A L

The Caterpillar 336 is about 64% heavier than the Hyundai HX220A L (37,000 vs 22,500 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 336 has about 86% more engine power (232 kW (311 hp) vs 125 kW (168 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Hyundai in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
Hyundai HX220 crawler excavator
Hyundai Hyundai HX220A L
Operating weight 37,000 kg (81,600 lb)22,500 kg (49,600 lb)
Engine power 232 kW (311 hp)125 kW (168 hp)
Net power ≈232 kW (311 hp)≈125 kW (168 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)≈6.6 m (21 ft 8 in)
Engine Cat C9.3BCummins B6.7
Strengths
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
  • + Good value with long warranty in many markets
  • + Smooth hydraulics
  • + Hi-MATE telematics
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
  • − Lower resale than Cat and Komatsu
Full 336 reviewFull HX220A L 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.