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Caterpillar 336 vs Volvo EC220E

The Caterpillar 336 is about 57% heavier than the Volvo EC220E (37,000 vs 23,500 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 336 has about 90% more engine power (232 kW (311 hp) vs 122 kW (164 hp)).

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

Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
Volvo EC220 crawler excavator (D-series pictured, predecessor of the EC220E)
Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo EC220E
Operating weight 37,000 kg (81,600 lb)23,500 kg (51,800 lb)
Engine power 232 kW (311 hp)122 kW (164 hp)
Net power ≈232 kW (311 hp)≈122 kW (164 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)≈6.7 m (22 ft)
Engine Cat C9.3BVolvo D6J
Bucket capacity —0.8–1.6 m³ (1.0–2.1 yd³)
Emissions —EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final
Strengths
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
  • + Quiet, spacious cab with excellent visibility
  • + ECO mode and automatic engine shut-down cut fuel use
  • + Volvo Active Control option for semi-automatic grading
  • + Good serviceability with ground-level access
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
  • − Dealer coverage weaker than Cat and Komatsu in some regions
  • − Resale values slightly lower than Cat in North America
Full 336 reviewFull EC220E 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.