The Caterpillar 936e Wheel Loader (1988-2026) combines low engine power at 135 hp (101 kW) with low weight at 26,940 lb (12.2 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1988-2026
Weight: 26,940 lb (12.2 t)Engine power: 135 hp (101 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
26,940 lb (12.2 t)Weight
135 hp (101 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
28,483 lbf (127 kN)Lifting Force
25.2 mph (40.6 km/h)Travel speed
8.73 ft (2.66 m)Transport width
8.73 ft (2.66 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
135 hp (101 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
26,940 lb (12.2 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
3.01 yd³ (2.3 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
28,483 lbf (127 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
25.2 mph (40.6 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
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
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 | 936e |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1988-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power135 hp (101 kW)
Lifting Force28,483 lbf (127 kN)
Travel speed25.2 mph (40.6 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.73 ft (2.66 m)
Maximum discharge height9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Transport height11 ft (3.35 m)
Transport length23.6 ft (7.18 m)
Transport width8.73 ft (2.66 m)
Outside turning radius17.9 ft (5.46 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Weight26,940 lb (12.2 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke121×152 mm
Displacement1.85 US gal (7 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3304
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5-25. 12PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo




