Caterpillar 336 weight and specsExcavator, Tier 4 Final / Stage V

The Caterpillar 336 excavator has an operating weight of 81,100 lb (36,786 kg). For transport it is 36 ft 8 in long, 10 ft 6 in wide and 10 ft 5 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet

Operating weight: 81,100 lb36,786 kg36.8 t
Engine power: 300 hp (223.5 kW)
Max dig depth: 26 ft 11 in (8.21 m)

Operating weight

81,100lb 36,786kg 36.79t

40.55 US tons, 36.79 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H: 36 ft 8 in × 10 ft 6 in × 10 ft 5 in
Data source: Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked: October 6, 2026

Hauling the 336

At 81,100 lb this machine travels on a lowboy behind a tractor, usually under an overweight permit. Loaded height is about 15 ft 5 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 13 ft 9 in on a 40 in step deck. It is wider than 8 ft 6 in, so it needs an oversize permit. Check truck and container options.

Machine

Weight (lb)

Length (in)

Width (in)

Height (in)

Height limit

Truck options
Trailer	Deck height	Loaded height	Result

Container options (inside size and door)
Container	Fits through the door?	Fits inside?

U.S. federal limits: 102 in (8 ft 6 in) wide and 80,000 lb gross on the Interstate. Height limits are set by each state. Deck heights are typical; check with the carrier. Container sizes are typical inside dimensions; leave room for lashing.

Full specifications

Weight
Operating weight	81,100 lb (36,800 kg)

Transport dimensions
Length	36 ft 8 in (11.18 m)
Width	10 ft 6 in (3.19 m)
Height	10 ft 5 in (3.18 m)

Engine
Engine	Cat C7.1 TTA
Power (as published)	300 hp (223.5 kW)

Digging
Max dig depth	26 ft 11 in (8.21 m)
Max reach at ground	38 ft 7 in (11.76 m)
Bucket breakout force	47,190 lbf (209.9 kN)

How it compares

The Caterpillar 336 next to the closest excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.

Excavators: operating weight

SANY SY215C 51,919 lb23,550 kg23.6 t
John Deere 210 P-Tier 51,940 lb23,560 kg23.6 t
Komatsu PC210LC-11 53,265 lb24,161 kg24.2 t
Caterpillar 330 69,200 lb31,389 kg31.4 t
SANY SY365H 79,366 lb36,000 kg36.0 t
Komatsu PC360LC-11 80,547 lb36,536 kg36.5 t
John Deere 350 P-Tier 80,985 lb36,734 kg36.7 t
Caterpillar 336 81,100 lb36,786 kg36.8 t

Similar excavators

SANY SY215C	51,919 lb23,550 kg23.6 t	10 ft 5 in	11 ft 1 in
John Deere 210 P-Tier	51,940 lb23,560 kg23.6 t	10 ft 6 in	9 ft 11 in
Komatsu PC210LC-11	53,265 lb24,161 kg24.2 t	10 ft 1 in	10 ft
Caterpillar 330	69,200 lb31,389 kg31.4 t	11 ft 2 in	10 ft 1 in
SANY SY365H	79,366 lb36,000 kg36 t	10 ft 6 in	11 ft 8 in
Komatsu PC360LC-11	80,547 lb36,536 kg36.5 t	11 ft 3 in	10 ft 9 in
John Deere 350 P-Tier	80,985 lb36,734 kg36.7 t	11 ft 2 in	10 ft 9 in
Caterpillar 336	81,100 lb36,786 kg36.8 t	10 ft 6 in	10 ft 5 in

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Common questions

How much does the Caterpillar 336 weigh?

Operating weight: 81,100 lb (36,786 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

How big is the Caterpillar 336?

Transport length 36 ft 8 in, transport width 10 ft 6 in, transport height 10 ft 5 in.

What trailer do I need to haul a Caterpillar 336?

One with a payload rating above 81,100 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments.

Do I need a CDL to haul a Caterpillar 336?

For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 81,100 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.

Sources and verification

Checked October 6, 2026 against:

Cat 336 Large Excavator - cat.comManufacturer
Cat 336 Tier 4 / Stage V - Peterson Cat (Cat dealer)Dealer

Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.