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Caterpillar 336 vs SANY SY365H

The Caterpillar 336 and SANY SY365H are almost identical in operating weight (about 37,000 and 36,500 kg).

The Caterpillar 336 has about 9% more engine power (232 kW (311 hp) vs 212 kW (284 hp)).

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

Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
SANY SY365H excavator
SANY SANY SY365H
Operating weight 37,000 kg (81,600 lb)36,500 kg (80,500 lb)
Engine power 232 kW (311 hp)212 kW (284 hp)
Net power ≈232 kW (311 hp)—
Max. digging depth ≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)—
Engine Cat C9.3B—
Engine power —≈212 kW (284 hp)
Strengths
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
  • + Strong value
  • + Reinforced structures
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
  • − Resale value and support vary
Full 336 reviewFull SY365H 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.