The Caterpillar 336D L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 336 series, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, trenching, and material handling applications. It features a long undercarriage for improved stability and reach, making it suitable for construction, quarry, and site development work. The 336D L is typically equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, advanced hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for productivity and control. Common attachments include buckets, hammers, and grapples. Known for its balance of digging power, lift capacity, and durability, the Caterpillar 336D L remains a widely used excavator in demanding jobsite environments.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
35.30 ft (10.76 m)
Max Loading Height
24.80 ft (7.56 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
36.80 ft (11.22 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
33.80 ft (10.30 m)
Max Digging Depth
24.60 ft (7.50 m)
Max Loading Height
23.40 ft (7.13 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
36.20 ft (11.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
20.20 ft (6.16 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
36.60 ft (11.16 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height
32.90 ft (10.03 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.80 ft (6.64 m)
Max Loading Height
21.80 ft (6.64 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
33.70 ft (10.27 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
35.80 ft (10.91 m)
Bucket
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
3.40 cu yd (2.60 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity
1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.60 cu yd (1.22 cu m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Counterweight Clearance
48.10 ft (14.66 m)
Ground Clearance
1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab
10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Length of Track on Ground
13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Shipping Height
1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Tail Swing Radius
11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Transport Width
133.50 ft (40.69 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
11.20 ft (3.41 m)
DRIVE SYSTEM
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator DRIVE SYSTEM specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull
67,443.00 lbs (30,591.67 kg)
Engine
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement
537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Model
Cat C9 ACERT
Net Power - EEC 80/1269
268.00 hp (199.85 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249
268.00 hp (199.85 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349
266.00 hp (198.36 kw)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)
74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal
5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
4061 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5076 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow
11..4 gpm (41.64 lpm)
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Fuel Capacity
163.80 gal (619.98 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
108.40 gal (410.29 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
5076 psi
Maximum Bucket Capacity
3.40 cu yd (2.60 cu m)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Engine Oil
10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Final Drive - Each
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity
163.80 gal (619.98 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
108.30 gal (409.92 l)
Hydraulic Tank
46.20 gal (174.87 l)
Swing Drive
5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Standards
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Standards specifications
Brakes
SAE J1026 APR90
Cab/FOGS
SAE J1356 FEB88
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
10 rpm
Track
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Track specifications
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage
2
Number of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage
49
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage
9
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
67,442.70 lbs (30,591.53 kg)
Max Travel Speed
3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
Shoe Size
31.50 in (80.01 cm)
Track Gauge
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Weights
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Weights specifications
Maximum Operating Weight
82,962.00 lbs (37,630.98 kg)
Minimum Operating Weight
78,634.00 lbs (35,667.83 kg)
Operating Weight
80,464.00 lbs (36,497.90 kg)
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