Caterpillar 436 C backhoe loader Specs (1997-2026)

The Caterpillar 436 C backhoe loader (1997-2026) is characterised by typical engine power at 88.5 hp (66 kW) and typical weight at 15,609 lb (7.08 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

1997-2026

Weight: 15,609 lb (7.08 t)Engine power: 88.5 hp (66 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Travel speed: 20.9 mph (33.7 km/h)
15,609 lb (7.08 t)Weight
88.5 hp (66 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
20.9 mph (33.7 km/h)Travel speed
254 lb-ft (345 Nm)Maximum torque
7.91 ft (2.41 m)Transport width
7.91 ft (2.41 m)Bucket width
12.3 ft (3.75 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

88.5 hp (66 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

Average

15,609 lb (7.08 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is close to 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

20.9 mph (33.7 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.

Maximum torque

Below average

254 lb-ft (345 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)

Maximum torque is below the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

7.91 ft (2.41 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal24.1 ft (7.36 m)
Maximum discharge height8.76 ft (2.67 m)
Bucket width7.91 ft (2.41 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe14,410 lbf (64.1 kN)
Tear-out Force10,274 lbf (45.7 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24 ft (7.3 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Transport width7.91 ft (2.41 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 C backhoe loader
Model year / production 1997-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power88.5 hp (66 kW)
Maximum torque254 lb-ft (345 Nm)
Tear-out Force10,274 lbf (45.7 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe14,410 lbf (64.1 kN)
Travel speed20.9 mph (33.7 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.91 ft (2.41 m)
Dredging Depth16.2 ft (4.95 m)
Maximum discharge height8.76 ft (2.67 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal24.1 ft (7.36 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Transport length24 ft (7.3 m)
Transport width7.91 ft (2.41 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07-0.31 m³
Weight15,609 lb (7.08 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type6,732,917 lb (3,054 t)

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresF: 14.5/75×16 10PR/R: 19.5×24 8PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo