Comparison · Excavator
Caterpillar 336 vs John Deere 350 P-Tier
The Caterpillar 336 and John Deere 350 P-Tier are almost identical in operating weight (about 36,800 and 36,734 kg).
The Caterpillar 336 has about 11% more engine power (224 kW (300 hp) vs 202 kW (271 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and John Deere in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 36,800 kg (81,100 lb) | 36,734 kg (81,000 lb) |
| Engine power | 224 kW (300 hp) | 202 kW (271 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 224 kW (300 hp), C7.1 TTA; 232 kW (311 hp) with earlier C9.3B | — |
| Max. digging depth | 8.20 m (26 ft 11 in), 6.5 m reach boom + 3.9 m stick | 8.18 m (26 ft 10 in), long arm; 7.38 m (24 ft 3 in) mono boom standard arm |
| Max. reach at ground level | 11.80 m (38 ft 8 in) | — |
| Bucket digging force (ISO) | 210 kN (47,190 lbf) | — |
| Bucket capacity | 2.00 m³ (2.61 yd³) HD, reference configuration | — |
| Engine model (current) | Cat C7.1 TTA, twin turbo, 7.01 L (428 in³) | — |
| Engine power (ISO 14396) | 225 kW (302 hp) | — |
| Engine model (earlier Next Gen) | Cat C9.3B, 9.3 L, 232 kW (311 hp) net | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V / Japan 2014 | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V |
| Main system max. flow | 560 L/min (148 US gal/min) | — |
| Max. pressure – equipment | 35,000 kPa (5,076 psi); 38,000 kPa (5,511 psi) lift mode | — |
| Max. pressure – swing | 29,400 kPa (4,264 psi) | — |
| Stick digging force (ISO) | 144 kN (32,480 lbf) | — |
| Max. swing torque | 143 kN·m (105,250 lbf·ft) | — |
| Max. cutting height | 10.76 m (35 ft 4 in) | — |
| Max. loading height | 7.50 m (24 ft 7 in) | — |
| Depth for 2.44 m (8 ft) level bottom | 8.11 m (26 ft 7 in) | — |
| Max. vertical wall digging depth | 6.52 m (21 ft 5 in) | — |
| Shipping length | 11.22 m (36 ft 10 in) | — |
| Shipping height (top of cab) | 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in) | — |
| Transport width | 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in); 3.63 m (11 ft 11 in) with 850 mm shoes | — |
| Tail swing radius | 3.57 m (11 ft 8 in) | — |
| Track length / gauge | 5.06 m (16 ft 7 in) / 2.74 m (9 ft) | — |
| Fuel tank | 600 L (158.5 US gal) | 628 L (166 US gal) |
| DEF tank | 50 L (13.2 US gal) | — |
| Hydraulic system / tank | 373 L / 161 L (98.5 / 42.5 US gal) | — |
| Engine oil | 25 L (6.6 US gal) | — |
| Standard | Cat Grade with 2D, Payload, 2D E-fence, Lift Assist, Product Link; 8-in touchscreen (10-in optional) | — |
| Optional | Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or 3D; work tool recognition; 3D-ready for Trimble, Topcon and Leica | — |
| Net power | — | 202 kW (271 hp) at 1,900 rpm |
| Reach at ground level | — | ≈10.9 m (35 ft 9 in) |
| Bucket breakout force | — | ≈246 kN (55,300 lbf) |
| Engine | — | John Deere PowerTech, 6 cylinders |
| Telematics | — | JDLink, remote diagnostics and software updates |
| Grade control options | — | Grade guidance 2D/3D; SmartGrade integrated 3D machine control |
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| Full 336 review | Full 350 P-Tier 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.