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The Caterpillar 236D3 is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction work. It is part of Caterpillar's D3 series and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, utility, and site preparation applications. The 236D3 features a compact frame, vertical lift path, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic attachments, including buckets, forks, augers, and grapples. Its design supports maneuverability in confined spaces while maintaining lifting capability and operator visibility. The model is typically selected for tasks requiring a versatile, wheeled compact loader with dependable performance across mixed jobsite conditions.
| Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift | 122.90 in (312.17 cm) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine | C3.3B DIT Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power HP (KW) | 67 (50) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Gross Power | 74.30 hp (55.41 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Loader Hydraulic Power | 39.00 hp (29.08 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 6,567.00 lbs (2,978.74 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Width IN. (CM) | 60 (152) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1,800.00 lbs (816.47 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50% | 1,800 (820) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Speed Fwd/Rev | 7/10.6 mph (11.27 kph) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.1/10.6 mph (11.43 kph) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Travel Speed mph | 7.1/10.6 mph (11.43 kph) Starting 2021 Model Year |