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Caterpillar 336

A 36-tonne production excavator for heavy construction

The Cat 336 is a 36-tonne-class excavator built for mass excavation, quarry work and truck loading, with factory Cat Grade, Payload and lower maintenance costs.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar 336

Photo: Alexandre Prevot from Nancy, France, CC BY-SA 2.0 · license

+Strengths

  • High production for truck loading
  • Integrated Payload weighing
  • Good fuel efficiency for its class

−Watch-outs

  • Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions

Overview

The Cat 336 is one of the most common machines in the 35–40 tonne class, the size that loads 30–40 tonne trucks and articulated haulers efficiently.

Features

Next Gen features include Cat Grade with 2D/3D, Payload on-board weighing, E-fence, and extended service intervals. A 336 GC version offers lower cost for less intensive work.

Who it suits

Earthmoving contractors, quarries and pipeline contractors doing high-volume digging and loading.

Caterpillar 336 specifications

Operating weight≈36,000–38,000 kg (79,400–83,800 lb)
Net power≈232 kW (311 hp)
Max. digging depth≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
EngineCat C9.3B

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Caterpillar. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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