United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values are manufacturer-published or faithfully converted from the cited manufacturer record. Manufacturer-published dual units are retained where available, and the basis column travels with every value.| Specification | Metric | Imperial | Standard / configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net engine power | 223.5 kW | 300 hp | ISO 9249 · Manufacturer-published reference configuration |
| Operating weight | 36,800 kg | 81,100 lb | Manufacturer reference configuration |
| Maximum digging depth | 8,210 mm | 26 ft 11 in | Manufacturer reference configuration |
| Hydraulic flow | 560 L/min | 148 US gpm | Published total main-system flow |
What the specifications mean
The larger hydraulic flow expands tool and cycle potential but only when attachment demands and cooling are matched.
Depth is not a lifting-capacity proxy; use the correct configuration lift chart.
Transport planning should begin before purchase because configuration mass is material.
Configurations and options to verify
- Boom, arm, bucket, shoes, counterweight and guarding change working range and transport mass.
- High-production and demolition arrangements require separate documentation.
- Confirm whether grade-control hardware and payload systems are installed and active.
Used 336 inspection priorities
- Measure links, bushings, rollers, idlers and sprockets against service limits—not by appearance alone.
- Cycle boom, arm, bucket and swing under load; check cylinders, drift, linkage play and slew bearing movement.
- Review cold-start behaviour, fault history, emissions-system records and installed grade-control hardware.
- Confirm auxiliary circuits, coupler controls and included work tools in operation.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Undercarriage remaining life and travel duty can dominate near-term repair exposure.
- Pins, bushings, cylinders, pumps and emissions components should be priced from inspection evidence.
- Fuel, operator, attachment wear, transport and expected annual utilization belong in a total-cost model.
Attachments and compatibility
- Record coupler or pin geometry before comparing buckets, thumbs or breakers.
- Match breaker and processor weight, flow, pressure, return and case-drain requirements.
- Include attachment weight when checking stability, lift information and transport.
Transport planning
- Record actual travel length, width, height and weight with the fitted boom, arm, shoes, counterweight and work tool.
- State what remains installed and what travels separately; carriers must confirm route and permit requirements.
Manufacturer provenance
Sources and verification notes
Each exact value above points to one of these first-party records.Caterpillar
Open manufacturer source 336 Hydraulic Excavator
United States · exact model technical page · verified August 2026 · confidence: manufacturer-verified