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Caterpillar 336 vs XCMG XE215DA

The Caterpillar 336 is about 70% heavier than the XCMG XE215DA (37,000 vs 21,750 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 336 has about 93% more engine power (232 kW (311 hp) vs 120 kW (161 hp)).

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

Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
XCMG DA-series excavator (XE60DA pictured, a smaller sibling of the XE215DA)
XCMG XCMG XE215DA
Operating weight 37,000 kg (81,600 lb)21,750 kg (48,000 lb)
Engine power 232 kW (311 hp)120 kW (161 hp)
Net power ≈232 kW (311 hp)≈120 kW (161 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)≈6.6 m (21 ft 8 in)
Engine Cat C9.3BCummins (typical export spec)
Bucket capacity —≈1.0–1.2 m³ (1.3–1.6 yd³)
Strengths
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
  • + Competitive price
  • + Robust structure suited to tough markets
  • + Wide availability in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
  • − Limited dealer presence in North America and Western Europe
  • − Lower resale value
  • − Fewer factory technology options
Full 336 reviewFull XE215DA 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.