Caterpillar 936 Wheel Loader Specs (1984-2026)

The Caterpillar 936 Wheel Loader (1984-2026) combines low engine power at 125 hp (93 kW) with low weight at 7,716 lb (3.5 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1984-2026

Weight: 7,716 lb (3.5 t)Engine power: 125 hp (93 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
7,716 lb (3.5 t)Weight
125 hp (93 kW)Engine power
2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
28,326 lbf (126 kN)Lifting Force
25.4 mph (40.9 km/h)Travel speed
8.69 ft (2.65 m)Transport width
8.69 ft (2.65 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

125 hp (93 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

7,716 lb (3.5 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Below average

28,326 lbf (126 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

25.4 mph (40.9 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius17.9 ft (5.46 m)
Maximum discharge height9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Bucket width8.69 ft (2.65 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.6 ft (6.88 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Transport width8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 936
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1984-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power125 hp (93 kW)
Lifting Force28,326 lbf (126 kN)
Travel speed25.4 mph (40.9 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Maximum discharge height9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Transport length22.6 ft (6.88 m)
Transport width8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Outside turning radius17.9 ft (5.46 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Weight7,716 lb (3.5 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3304

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo