The Caterpillar 336D L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 36-ton class, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It is powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and uses a hydraulic system optimized for digging force, cycle efficiency, and control. The 336D L features a long undercarriage for improved stability and a spacious operator cab with integrated controls and visibility. Common attachments include buckets, hydraulic hammers, and grapples. The model is used in construction, quarrying, utility work, and general excavation applications where reach, lift capacity, and durability are required.
Boom/Stick 1
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Boom 6500mm (21\' 4\'\') / Stick 12\' 10\'\'
Max Cutting Height
35.27 ft (10.75 m)
Max Digging Depth
26.86 ft (8.19 m)
Max Loading Height
24.75 ft (7.54 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
38.44 ft (11.72 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
23.47 ft (7.15 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.91 ft (3.63 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
36.75 ft (11.20 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Boom 6500mm (21\' 4\'\') / Stick 10\' 6\'\'
Max Cutting Height
33.71 ft (10.27 m)
Max Digging Depth
24.56 ft (7.49 m)
Max Loading Height
23.33 ft (7.11 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
36.12 ft (11.01 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
20.12 ft (6.13 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
36.59 ft (11.15 m)
Boom/Stick 3
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3
Boom 6180mm (20\' 3\'\') / Stick 8\' 4\'\'
Max Cutting Height
32.89 ft (10.02 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.77 ft (6.64 m)
Max Loading Height
21.75 ft (6.63 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
33.61 ft (10.24 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
14.51 ft (4.42 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
35.80 ft (10.91 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
3.4 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
1.3 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.6 cu yd
Dimensions
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Counterweight Clearance
48.03 lb/in
Ground Clearance
1.48 ft (0.45 m)
Height
11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.31 ft (3.14 m)
Length
36.58 ft (11.15 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
13.26 ft (4.04 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
4.01 ft (1.22 m)
Shipping Height
1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Tail Swing Radius
11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Transport Width
133.5 lb/in
Weight
74,400.00 lbs (33,741.50 kg)
Width
11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
11.13 ft (3.39 m)
Drive
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull
67,443.00 lbs (30,591.67 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed
3.10 mph (4.99 kph)
Engine
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Engine specifications
Bore
5.9 lb/in
Displacement
537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C9
Net Flywheel Power
268.00 hp (199.85 kw)
Net Power
266.00 hp (198.36 kw)
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
Boom Cylinder - Bore
5.9 lb/in
Boom Cylinder - Stroke
56.7 lb/in
Db Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke
45.3 lb/in
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)
74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift
5221 psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal
5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
4061 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5076 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow
11.40 gpm (43.15 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure
565.7 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore
6.7 lb/in
Stick Cylinder - Stroke
68.4 lb/in
Tb Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore
6.3 lb/in
Tb Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke
53.4 lb/in
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
3.4 cu yd
Operational
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Operational 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
Operating Weight
67,236.60 lbs (30,498.05 kg)
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)
Sound Performance
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Performance
ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98
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
Swing Torque
80,142.00 lbs ft (108,656.53 nm)
Track
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Track specifications
Ground Clearance - Fixed Gauge
17.72 lb/in
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
Optional - Double Grouser
28 lb/in
Standard With Long Undercarriage
32 lb/in
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
67,442.68 lbs (30,591.52 kg)
Max Travel Speed
3.11 mph (5.01 kph)
Shoe Size
31.50 in (80.01 cm)
Track Gauge
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Weights
Caterpillar 336D L Excavator Weights specifications
Counterweight
13,271.90 lbs (6,020.04 kg)
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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