Caterpillar 336E L Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 336E L crawler excavator was introduced in 2011, with an operating weight of 79,896 lb (36.2 t), engine output of 316 hp (236 kW) and a bucket capacity of 2.15 yd³ (1.64 m³). Maximum digging depth is 24.6 ft (7.49 m), maximum horizontal reach is 36.2 ft (11.02 m) and it uses the C9.3 ATAAC engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2011 • C9.3 ATAAC

Weight: 79,896 lb (36.2 t)Power: 316 hp (236 kW)Bucket: 2.15 yd³ (1.64 m³)Dig depth: 24.6 ft (7.49 m)

Key specifications

79,896 lb (36.2 t)Operating weight
316 hp (236 kW)Engine power
2.15 yd³ (1.64 m³)Bucket capacity
24.6 ft (7.49 m)Digging depth
36.2 ft (11.02 m)Horizontal reach
37,476 lbf (167 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2011Introduced

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

24.6 ft

Reach

36.2 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

39.9 ft

Width

10.5 ft

Height

11.5 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
79,896 lbWeight
316 hpPower
2.15 yd³Bucket
37,476 lbfTear-out

How the Caterpillar 336E L compares

Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
316 hp
11% above avg
78th percentile
Bucket capacity
2.15 yd³
18% below avg
24th percentile
Digging depth
24.6 ft
4% below avg
45th percentile
Horizontal reach
36.2 ft
9% below avg
25th percentile
Engine power316 hp
Low 169 hpAverage 284 hpHigh 425 hp

About 11% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity2.15 yd³
Low 1.22 yd³Average 2.62 yd³High 4.05 yd³

About 18% below the peer average.

Digging depth24.6 ft
Low 19.3 ftAverage 25.6 ftHigh 42.8 ft

About 4% below the peer average.

Horizontal reach36.2 ft
Low 33.8 ftAverage 39.9 ftHigh 59.3 ft

About 9% below the peer average.

Tear-out force37,476 lbf
Low 29,162 lbfAverage 46,154 lbfHigh 62,821 lbf

About 19% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 336E L
Introduced 2011
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 79,896 lb (36.2 t)
Bucket capacity 2.15 yd³ (1.64 m³)
Bucket width 4.4 ft (1.35 m)
Maximum digging depth 24.6 ft (7.49 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 36.2 ft (11.02 m)
Tear-out force 37,476 lbf (167 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model C9.3 ATAAC
Engine power 316 hp (236 kW)
Displacement 568 cu in (9.3 L)
RPM at maximum torque 1800 rpm
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 39.9 ft (12.16 m)
Transport width 10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Transport height 11.5 ft (3.51 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

Cabin adjustment Yes
Track adjustment Yes

Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.