Caterpillar’s next Generation 36-ton size class excavators, the 336 and 336 GC, offer increased operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models.
The Cat 336 features standard integrated Cat Connect Technology and the most power and lift capacity of the two models. The Cat 336 GC combines productivity features with reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs.
Integrated Cat Connect Technology increases operating efficiency by up to 45% over traditional grading operations.
The standard Cat Grade with 2D system provides guidance for depth, slope, and horizontal distance to grade through the standard touchscreen monitor, making operators more accurate. The system is readily upgradable to Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D.
By design, Cat next generation excavators produce more work per unit of fuel than the models they are replacing, resulting in up to 15% more fuel efficiency for the 336.
New Smart mode operation automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions, optimizing both fuel consumption and performance. Engine speed is automatically lowered when there is no hydraulic demand to further reduce fuel usage.
The cooling system features a new fan that runs on demand to keep the excavator working at the correct operating temperature for maximum efficiency.
With a new electrohydraulic system built for responsiveness and efficiency, the Cat 336 and 336 GC feature a new main control valve that eliminates the need for pilot lines, reduces pressure losses, and lowers fuel consumption. Fewer hydraulic lines on the excavators result in less oil required, lowering long-term operating costs.
Offering extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals, the new Cat excavators do more work at a lower cost and reduce maintenance costs by up to 15% over the previous series.
The new Cat air filter with integrated pre-cleaner and primary and secondary filters has double the dust holding capacity of the previous design. The new Cat hydraulic return filter has a 3,000-hour service life — a 50 percent increase over previous filter. The fuel system filters are synchronized for service at 1,000 hours — a 100 percent increase over the previous filters. The fuel system water and sediment drains and hydraulic system oil level are positioned close together at ground level, making routine daily maintenance faster, easier, and safer.
With a choice of comfort or deluxe cab packages, the next generation Cat excavator cabs come equipped with standard features like keyless push-button start, large standard 8” (203-mm) touchscreen monitor with jog dial keys for control, and sound-suppressed rollover protective structures (ROPS) to offer enhanced operator comfort and safety.
