Used Caterpillar 336D2Excavator

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📌 1. OVERVIEW

The Cat 336D2 is a medium-to-large hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's D2 Series (Generation 2). It is one of the most popular and versatile machines in its class, widely used in construction, mining, demolition, road building, and material handling. It replaced the earlier 336D and offers improved fuel efficiency, operator comfort, and technology.

Parameter	Specification
Series	D2 (Second Generation)
Class	35–37 tonne (Medium-Large)
Manufacturer	Caterpillar Inc.
Production	~2011 – Present
Primary Markets	Construction, Mining, Demolition, Infrastructure

📌 2. ENGINE & POWER

Specification	Detail
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT®
Type	6-cylinder, inline, turbocharged diesel
Displacement	7.1 L (433 in³)
Rated Power	194 kW (260 hp) @ 2,000 rpm
Emissions	EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IIIB
Fuel Tank Capacity	~568 L (150 gal)
DEF Tank	~22.7 L (6 gal) — for SCR system
Cooling System	Pressurized, 27.4 L capacity

✅ The ACERT technology combines Air-to-Air Aftercooling and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet strict emission standards while maintaining high power output.

📌 3. OPERATING WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Operating Weight	36,240 – 36,740 kg	79,900 – 81,000 lb
Transport Length (w/ stick)	11,010 mm	36.1 ft
Transport Height	3,230 mm	10.6 ft
Transport Width	3,190 mm	10.5 ft
Ground Clearance	460 mm	18.1 in
Track Width	600 mm (24 in) triple-grouser shoes
Track Length on Ground	3,990 mm	13.1 ft

📌 4. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Specification	Detail
System Type	Closed-center, load-sensing hydraulic system
Main Pump Flow	2 × 265 L/min (70 gpm) — Total: 530 L/min (140 gpm)
System Pressure	35 MPa (5,076 psi)
Swing System	Hydraulic swing motor
Swing Speed	8.3 rpm
Swing Torque	146 kN·m (107,700 lb·ft)
Travel Speed	5.0 km/h (3.1 mph)
Gradeability	70% (35°)

📌 5. DIGGING PERFORMANCE ⭐

Parameter	Metric	Imperial
Max Digging Depth	7,200 mm	23.6 ft
Max Reach (Ground Level)	10,300 mm	33.8 ft
Max Digging Height	10,080 mm	33.1 ft
Max Dump Height	7,200 mm	23.6 ft
Max Vertical Wall Dig	6,650 mm	21.8 ft
Max Breakout Force	178 kN (39,990 lbf)
Arm Crowd Force	133 kN (29,900 lbf)
Bucket Crowd Force	156 kN (35,070 lbf)

🪣 Bucket Capacities (Typical)

Bucket Type	Capacity (m³)	Capacity (yd³)
General Purpose (GP)	1.0 – 1.5	1.3 – 2.0
Heavy Duty (HD)	0.8 – 1.2	1.0 – 1.6
Rock / Mining	0.7 – 1.0	0.9 – 1.3

📌 6. CAB & OPERATOR COMFORT 🎧

The 336D2 features one of the best cabs in its class:

Feature	Detail
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS certified, pressurized & filtered
Noise Level	67 dB(A) — very quiet for its class
Air Conditioning	Fully automatic climate control
Seat	Air-suspended, heated, fully adjustable with armrests
Display	8" (203 mm) color LCD monitor with multi-language
Controls	Electronic joystick controls (finger-tip)
Camera System	Rearview + sideview cameras (optional)
Bluetooth/Radio	Standard audio with USB & Bluetooth connectivity
Vibration Dampening	Rubber-mounted cab for reduced operator fatigue

📌 7. TECHNOLOGY & SMART FEATURES 💻

Technology	Description
Cat Product Link™	Remote machine monitoring, diagnostics, fleet management
Cat GRADE with 2D	Real-time grading guidance (optional — 3D available)
Cat PAYLOAD	Real-time bucket load weighing — prevents overloading
Cat DETECT	Object detection system using radar (collision avoidance)
Eco Mode	Automatically adjusts engine speed to save fuel (up to 20% fuel savings)
Power Modes	L1, L2, L3 — matching power to application
Auto-Idle	Engine auto-shuts down during idle periods
Auto-Swing	Automatic swing stop at target position
Grade Assist	Automatic boom/stick control for level digging

📌 8. UNDERCARRIAGE & DURABILITY

Feature	Detail
Undercarriage	Heavy-duty X-frame design
Track Rollers	9 per side (sealed & lubricated)
Carrier Rollers	2 per side
Track Shoes	600 mm triple-grouser, 600 mm (24") width
Shoe Options	Steel, rubber pad, or bolt-on grouser
Service Intervals	Engine oil: 1,000 hrs / Hydraulic oil: 4,000 hrs
Boom/Stick Options	Heavy-duty (HD) for severe applications

📌 9. FUEL EFFICIENCY &

Mode	Approximate Fuel Consumption
Heavy Digging	~35 – 40 L/hr (9.2 – 10.6 gal/hr)
Medium Work (Loading Trucks)	~25 – 30 L/hr (6.6 – 7.9 gal/hr)
Idle	~5 – 6 L/hr (1.3 – 1.6 gal/hr)
Eco Mode Savings	Up to 15–20% vs. standard mode

🔋 The Eco mode intelligently reduces engine RPM when full power isn't needed — making the 336D2 one of the most fuel-efficient machines in its class.

📌 10. COMMON ATTACHMENTS 🔧

Attachment	Application
🪣 General Purpose Bucket	General excavation, loading
🪨 Rock Bucket	Hard rock, quarry work
🔨 Hydraulic Breaker (Hammer)	Demolition, concrete breaking
✂️ Hydraulic Shear	Demolition, scrap metal cutting
🧲 Magnetic Grabber	Scrap handling, recycling
🌲 Grapple	Log handling, forestry
🕳️ Auger / Drill	Piling, foundation work
🪝 Quick Coupler	Fast attachment changeover
🌊 Thumb	Pipe handling, slab lifting

📌 11. COMPARISON WITH COMPETITORS

Feature	Cat 336D2	Komatsu PC360LC-11	Hitachi ZX360LC-6	Volvo EC360
Power	260 hp	261 hp	256 hp	258 hp
Weight	36,240 kg	35,800 kg	35,900 kg	36,200 kg
Bucket	1.0–1.8 m³	0.8–1.7 m³	0.8–1.6 m³	0.8–1.8 m³
Tech	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Resale Value	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dealer Network	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐

🏆 The 336D2 is often considered the benchmark in this class due to its combination of technology, reliability, and resale value.

📌 12. KEY ADVANTAGES ✅

✅ Advantage	📝 Details
🔹 Fuel Efficiency	Up to 20% savings with Eco mode
🔹 Operator Comfort	Best-in-class cab, low noise & vibration
🔹 Technology	Grade, Payload, Product Link — industry leading
🔹 Reliability	Cat C7.1 engine is proven & durable
🔹 Resale Value	Cats hold value better than any brand
🔹 Dealer Support	Largest construction equipment network globally
🔹 Versatility	Works in construction, mining, demolition, dredging

📌 13. PRICING (Approximate — 2024)

Configuration	Price Range (USD)
New Machine (Base)	$280,000 – $320,000
With Grade + Payload	$330,000 – $370,000
Used (2015–2018, 5,000–8,000 hrs)	$130,000 – $200,000
Used (2010–2014, 10,000+ hrs)	$80,000 – $130,000

💡 Prices vary significantly by region, condition, and attachments.

📌 14. SUMMARY

🎯	Cat 336D2 at a Glance
Class	36-tonne hydraulic excavator
Power	260 hp (194 kW)
Bucket	1.0 – 1.8 m³
Dig Depth	7.2 m (23.6 ft)
Weight	~36,240 kg
Best For	General construction, mining, road building, demolition
Rating	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Industry Benchmark)

🏆 The Caterpillar 336D2 is arguably the most well-rounded excavator in the 35–37 tonne class — combining raw power, cutting-edge technology, operator comfort, and outstanding fuel economy.

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