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
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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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
