Cat 336 ®

Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat ® 336 is a high-productivity, low-owning-and-operating cost excavator that will generate more prosperity for you and
your business.
Not all features available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specific configurations available in your region.

High Performance • Upgrade to Cat Grade with 3D and create and edit designs with
ease and see the front linkage’s full range of motion on a second
• The C7.1 twin turbo engine reliably delivers power to the pumps
high-resolution 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor.
for maximum production.
• Know the excavator’s exact position relative to GPS and GLONASS
• The electrohydraulic system responds quickly and efficiently
systems. The machine automatically compensates for excavator
to the task at hand.
pitch and roll caused by sloping ground conditions.
• Match the excavator to the job with three power modes – Power,
• All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations
Smart, and Eco. Power mode is maximum power all the time. Smart
from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica.
mode automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to digging
conditions, providing maximum power when needed and reducing • Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade
power when it isn’t to help save fuel. Eco mode reduces engine systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.
speed and keeps it constant to reduce fuel consumption. • Remote Troubleshoot connects you to a dealer service pro to help
solve your problem and quickly get you to work.
• Remote Flash works around your schedule to ensure your machine’s
Boost Efficiency and Productivity software is up to date for optimal performance.
• Boost productivity up to 45 percent with optional Cat Grade • Standard Product Link™ provides location, machine hours, fuel
technology. usage, productivity, idle time, diagnostic codes, and other machine
• Optional 2D Grade indicates depth and slope on the monitor with data on demand through VisionLink online interface, helping you
auditory alerts. improve jobsite efficiency with lower operating costs.
• Optional Grade Assist helps you stay on grade – simply and
effortlessly – with single-lever digging.
Built for Rugged Conditions
• Automatically stop excavator swing at operator-defined set points
in truck loading and trenching applications with optional Swing • Reinforced structures ensure long-term durability in harsh
Assist, which will help you use less effort and consume less fuel. environments.
• Optional Cat Payload on-board weighing helps you achieve precise • Work up to 4500 m (14,764 ft) above sea level.
load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load • Standard high-ambient temperature capability is 52° C (125° F)
of material – with either a bucket or grapple – and get a real-time with cold start capability at –18° C (0° F).
weight estimate without even swinging. • Auto hydraulic oil warmup gets you to work faster in cold
• Combine Payload with VisionLink ® and remotely manage your temperatures and helps prolong the life of components.
production targets. The monitor’s USB port lets you download • Two levels of filtration protect the engine from low-quality
results from one shift all the way up to 30 days of work so you can diesel fuel.
manage your progress without needing an internet connection or • Grease sealed between track pins and bushings reduces
VisionLink subscription. travel noise and prevents debris from entering to increase
• Upgrade to Cat Grade with Advanced 2D and create and edit grade undercarriage life.
designs with ease on a second high-resolution 254 mm (10 in)
touchscreen monitor.
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Work in Comfort Easy Maintenance

• Choose between Essential and Deluxe cabs – both with automatic • Expect less maintenance cost due to 1,000 hour engine oil interval.
climate control. • Change all fuel filters at a synchronized 1,000 hours. Filters are
• Deluxe cab comes with heated seat to keep you warm and tilt-up grouped and located on right-hand side of machine for easy
left console to enable easy entry and exit. maintenance.
• Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls • Check hydraulic system oil and easily drain fuel system water
all located in front of you. and fuel tank water from ground level.
• Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind • The air intake filter with pre-cleaner has high dust holding capacity.
the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. • The hydraulic oil filter provides superior filtration; anti-drain valves
• Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth ® technology keep oil clean when the filter is replaced.
to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls. • The high-efficiency hydraulic fan has an optional automatic reverse
function to keep cores free from debris, eliminating the need for
Simple to Operate any operator interaction.
• S∙O∙S SM ports are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and
• Start the engine with the push of a button; use a Bluetooth key
allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
fob or Operator ID passcode.
• Program each joystick button, including power mode, response,
and pattern, using Operator ID; the machine will remember what Enhanced Safety
you set each time you go to work. • The Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) cab meets
• Trouble cutting through tough material? Optional Auto Dig Boost ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.
gives you an automatic power increase of 8 percent when you • Enjoy great visibility with the help of narrow cab pillars, large
need it for better bucket penetration, shorter cycle times, and windows, and a flat engine hood design.
greater payloads. • Make service work easier and safer with optional inspection
• Need more lift during your shift? Optional Auto Heavy Lift gives lighting. With the flip of a switch, lights will illuminate the engine,
you 8 percent more power exactly when you need it for as long pump, battery, and radiator compartments to enhance visibility.
as you need it. • Optional Lift Assist helps you avoid tipping by letting you know
• Make moving the excavator much easier with optional Cat Stick if your load is within the excavator’s safe working range.
Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn • A travel direction indicator helps you know which way to activate
instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals. travel levers.
• Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) • Keep your excavator secure with Operator ID. Use your PIN code
touchscreen monitor or optional 254 mm (10 in) monitor. on the monitor to enable the push button starting feature.
• Protect your hammer from overworking. Auto Hammer Stop warns • A ground-level shutoff switch stops the engine and machine
you after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then automatically from operating.
shuts it off after 30 seconds – all to prevent wear and tear on the
• Serrated steps and anti-skid punch plate on the service platform
attachment and excavator.
help prevent slipping.
• Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the excavator?
• A rearview camera is standard.
Always have the operator’s manual at your fingertips in the
touchscreen monitor.

Standard and Optional Equipment

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Standard Optional Standard Optional

BOOMS, STICKS AND LINKAGES CAT TECHNOLOGY
6.18 m (20'3") Mass boom  Cat ® Product Link™ 
6.5 m (21'4") Reach, HD Reach booms  Remote Flash 
2.55 m (8'4") Mass stick  Remote Troubleshoot 
2.8 m (9'2") Reach, HD Reach sticks  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3.2 m (10'6") Reach, HD Reach sticks  Maintenance-free 1,000 CCA batteries (×2) 
3.9 m (12'10") Reach stick  Maintenance-free 1,000 CCA batteries (×4) 
TB family bucket linkage with/without  Centralized electrical disconnect switch 
lifting eye LED exterior chassis and boom lights 
DB family bucket linkage with/without  (continued on next page)
lifting eye

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Standard and Optional Equipment (continued)

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Standard Optional Standard Optional

ENGINE UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
Cold start block heater  Long wide undercarriage 
Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco  Towing eye on base frame 
Auto engine speed control  Full-length track guiding guards 
52° C (126° F) high-ambient cooling  Segmented two-piece track 
Hydraulic reverse fan  guiding guards
–18° C (0° F) cold start capability  Swivel guard 
–32° C (–25° F) cold start capability  HD bottom guard 
Double element air filter with integrated  HD travel motor guards 
pre-cleaner HD rollers 
Remote disable  Grease lubricated track 
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HD swing frame 
Boom and stick regeneration circuit  HD swing bearing 
Electronic main control valve  6.8 mt (14,991 lb) counterweight 
Auto Heavy Lift  7.56 mt (16,667 lb) counterweight 
Auto Dig Boost  600 mm (24") double grouser, triple 
Auto hydraulic oil warmup  grouser, HD triple grouser track shoes
Bio hydraulic oil capability  700 mm (28") triple grouser track shoes 
Fine swing  800 mm (33") triple grouser track shoes 
Reverse swing damping valve 
Auto swing parking brake  Essential Deluxe
High performance hydraulic return filter  CAB
Two speed travel High-resolution 203 mm (8") LCD

touchscreen monitor
Single one-way circuit  High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD
Combined two-way circuit  touchscreen monitor
SAFETY AND SECURITY Auto bi-level air conditioner
Caterpillar One Key security system  Jog dial and shortcut keys for X
Lockable external tool/storage box  monitor control
Lockable door, fuel, and hydraulic  Keyless push-to-start engine control
tank locks Height-adjustable console X
Lockable fuel drain compartment  Tilt-up left-side console X
Air-suspension Essential seat X
Service platform with anti-skid plate 
and recessed bolts Heated air-suspension Deluxe seat X
Monitor integrated Bluetooth radio X
RH handrail and handhold 
with USB/Aux ports
Signaling/warning horn  Bluetooth radio with USB/Aux ports X
Ground-level secondary engine  12V DC outlets X
shutoff switch 24V DC outlet X
Boom lowering check valve  Beverage holder
Stick lowering check valve  Cup holder X
Rearview camera  Openable polycarbonate skylight hatch X
Inspection lighting  Openable steel hatch X
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LED dome light
Grouped engine oil and fuel filters Floor welcome light X

Roller front sunscreen
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S SM) ports 
Roller rear sunscreen
Beacon ready X

Standard
Optional
X Not available

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Technical Specifications

Engine Dimensions
Engine Model C7.1 Reach Boom Mass Boom
Boom
Engine Power – ISO 9249 223 kW 300 hp 6.5 m (21'4") 6.18 m (20'3")
Engine Power – ISO 14396 225 kW 302 hp Reach Stick Mass Stick
Stick
3.2 m (10'6") 2.55 m (8'4")
Bore 105 mm 4 in
SD SDV
Stroke 135 mm 5 in Bucket
2.12 m 3 (2.77 yd 3) 2.41 m 3 (3.15 yd 3)
Displacement 7.01 L 428 in 3 Shipping Height (top of cab) 3180 mm 10'5" 3180 mm 10'5"
•M
 eets U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. Handrail Height 3180 mm 10'5" 3180 mm 10'5"
Rating at 2,200 rpm.
Shipping Length 11 170 mm 36'8" 10 870 mm 35'8"

Hydraulic System Tail Swing Radius 3530 mm 11'7" 3530 mm 11'7"

560 L/min 148 gal/min Counterweight Clearance 1260 mm 4'2" 1260 mm 4'2"
Main System – Maximum Flow
(280 × 2 (74 × 2 Ground Clearance 510 mm 1'8" 510 mm 1'8"
(Implement)
pumps) pumps) Track Length 5030 mm 16'6" 5030 mm 16'6"
Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Track Length to Center of Rollers 4040 mm 13'3" 4040 mm 13'3"
35 000 kPa 5,076 psi
Implement
Track Gauge 2740 mm 9'0" 2740 mm 9'0"
Maximum Pressure – Equipment –
38 000 kPa 5,511 psi Transport Width – 600 mm (24") Shoes 3340 mm 10'11" 3340 mm 10'11"
Lift Mode
Maximum Pressure – Travel 35 000 kPa 5,076 psi
Working Ranges and Forces
Maximum Pressure – Swing 29 400 kPa 4,264 psi
Reach Boom Mass Boom
Boom
6.5 m (21'4") 6.18 m (20'3")
Swing Mechanism Reach Stick Mass Stick
Stick
Swing Speed 8.84 rpm 3.2 m (10'6") 2.55 m (8'4")
Maximum Swing Torque 143 kN·m 105,250 lbf-ft SD SDV
Bucket
2.12 m 3 (2.77 yd 3) 2.41 m 3 (3.15 yd 3)

Drive Maximum Digging Depth 7560 mm 24'10" 6650 mm 21'10"

Maximum Travel Speed 4.7 km/h 2.9 mph Maximum Reach at Ground Line 11 110 mm 36'5" 10 270 mm 33'8"

Maximum Drawbar Pull 302.7 kN 68,050 lbf Maximum Cutting Height 10 340 mm 33'11" 9990 mm 32'9"
Maximum Loading Height 7040 mm 23'1" 6610 mm 21'8"
Minimum Loading Height 2590 mm 8'6" 2910 mm 9'7"
Weights
Maximum Depth Cut for
Operating Weight 35 800 kg 78,900 lb 7410 mm 24'4" 6480 mm 21'3"
2440 mm (8'0") Level Bottom
• L ong wide undercarriage, Reach boom, R3.2DB (10'6") stick,
Maximum Vertical Wall
SD 2.12 m 3 (2.77 yd 3) bucket, 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes, 5860 mm 19'3" 4470 mm 14'8"
Digging Depth
6.8 mt (14,991 lb) counterweight.
Bucket Digging Force (ISO) 209 kN 46,920 lbf 265 kN 59,570 lbf
Stick Digging Force (ISO) 166 kN 37,270 lbf 191 kN 42,890 lbf
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity 600 L 158.5 gal
Cooling System 39 L 10.2 gal
Engine Oil (with filter) 25 L 6.6 gal
Swing Drive 18 L 4.8 gal
Final Drive (each) 8L 2.1 gal
Hydraulic System (including tank) 373 L 98.5 gal
Hydraulic Tank (including suction pipe) 161 L 42.5 gal

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