Caterpillar 436 backhoe loader Specs (1989-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 436 backhoe loader (1989-2026) shows typical engine power at 82.6 hp (61.6 kW) alongside below-average weight at 15,058 lb (6.83 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

1989-2026

Weight: 15,058 lb (6.83 t)Engine power: 82.6 hp (61.6 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Travel speed: 18.5 mph (29.7 km/h)
15,058 lb (6.83 t)Weight
82.6 hp (61.6 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
18.5 mph (29.7 km/h)Travel speed
7.41 ft (2.26 m)Transport width
7.41 ft (2.26 m)Bucket width
12.5 ft (3.81 m)Transport height
8.46 ft (2.58 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

82.6 hp (61.6 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is close to the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

15,058 lb (6.83 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Low 0.15 yd³ (0.12 m³)Typical 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)High 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)

Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Below average

18.5 mph (29.7 km/h)
Low 6.84 mph (11 km/h)Typical 22.9 mph (36.8 km/h)High 29.7 mph (47.8 km/h)

Travel speed is below the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Low 4.82 ft (1.47 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.3 m)High 9.19 ft (2.8 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Above average

12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Low 6.96 ft (2.12 m)Typical 11.2 ft (3.41 m)High 13.7 ft (4.19 m)

Transport height is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal23.6 ft (7.19 m)
Maximum discharge height8.46 ft (2.58 m)
Bucket width7.41 ft (2.26 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe10,993 lbf (48.9 kN)
Tear-out Force7,891 lbf (35.1 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length23.3 ft (7.09 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Transport width7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 436 backhoe loader
Model year / production 1989-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power82.6 hp (61.6 kW)
Tear-out Force7,891 lbf (35.1 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe10,993 lbf (48.9 kN)
Travel speed18.5 mph (29.7 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Dredging Depth16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Maximum discharge height8.46 ft (2.58 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal23.6 ft (7.19 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Transport length23.3 ft (7.09 m)
Transport width7.41 ft (2.26 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.16-0.3 m³
Weight15,058 lb (6.83 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke98.4×127 mm
Displacement1.02 US gal (3.86 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type4.236
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresF: 11.00-16 12PR/R: 16.9-28 10PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo