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Cat 336 vs Kobelco SK350LC-11

The Kobelco SK350LC-11 is the heavier machine, at 38.2 t against 37.5 t, and the Cat 336 has more power (223.5 kW against 198 kW).

The Cat 336 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, bigger fuel tank, turns tighter, narrower to transport. The Kobelco SK350LC-11 is ahead on: dumps higher, more digging or pushing force.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 336 and the Kobelco SK350LC-11 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 336

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    Kobelco SK350LC-11

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureCat 336Kobelco SK350LC-11
Operating weight37,500 kg38,200 kg
Net powerHigher is better223.5 kW+13%198 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better7.51 m+2%7.35 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better7.08 m7.55 m+7%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better210 kN250 kN+19%
Fuel tankHigher is better600 L+19%503 L
Tail swing radiusLower is better3.53 m+2%3.6 m
Overall widthLower is better3.34 m+1%3.39 m

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Overall height (to top of cab)3.18 mNot published
Handrail height3.18 mNot published
Overall length11.17 mNot published
Tail swing radius3.53 m3.6 m
Ground clearance, counterweight1.26 m1.2 mGround clearance of rear end
Ground clearance (minimum)0.51 m0.49 m
Track length5.03 mNot published
Track length on ground4.04 mNot published
Track gauge2.74 m2.59 m
Overall width3.34 m3.39 m
Shoe width0.6 m0.8 m
Overall height (to top of boom)Not published3.69 m
Overall width of upperstructureNot published3.12 m
Swing centre to rear endNot published3.6 m
Tumbler distanceNot published4.05 m

Performance

Max digging depth7.51 m7.35 m
Max reach at ground level11.06 m11.06 m
Max digging height10.32 m10.79 m
Max dumping height7.08 m7.55 mMax dumping clearance
Min loading height2.59 mNot published
Max depth cut for 2,440 mm level bottom7.36 mNot published
Max vertical wall digging depth5.69 m6.58 m
Bucket capacity2.12 m³HD bucketNot published
Bucket digging force210 kN250 kN
Arm digging force166 kNNot published
Swing speed8.84 r/minNot published
Max swing torque143 kN·mNot published
Max digging reachNot published11.26 m
Digging depth for 8 ft flat bottomNot published7.2 m
Min front swing radiusNot published4.14 m
Arm crowding forceNot published181 kN
Drawbar pulling forceNot published320 kN
Travel speed (high)Not published5.8 km/hLow speed 3.6 km/h

Weight

Operating weight37,500 kg38,200 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1 TTAIsuzu 6HK1 (Tier 4 Final)
EmissionsEmits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIANot published
Net power223.5 kW (300 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,000 rpm198 kW (265 hp)See gross power note
Net power (DIN)304 hp (metric)ISO 9249 (DIN)Not published
Gross power225 kW (302 hp)ISO 14396210 kW (282 hp)
Gross power (DIN)306 hp (metric)ISO 14396 (DIN)Not published
Bore105 mmNot published
Stroke135 mmNot published
Displacement7 L7.8 L
Biodiesel capabilityUp to B20Not published
Max torqueNot published1,080 Nm
Number of main pumpsNot published2

Hydraulics

Pump flow560 L/minMain system, maximum flowNot published
Max pressure35 000 kPaEquipmentNot published
Max pressure, equipment (lift mode)38 000 kPaNot published
Max pressure, travel35 000 kPaNot published
Max pressure, swing29 400 kPaNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank600 L503 L
Cooling system39 LNot published
Engine oil25 LNot published
Swing drive (each)18 LNot published
Final drive (each)8 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tank373 LNot published
Hydraulic tank161 LNot published

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter1,000 hoursNot published
Fuel filters1,000 hoursNot published
Swing drive oil1,000 hoursFirst change at 500 hNot published
Final drive oil2,000 hoursEach side; first change at 500 hNot published
Hydraulic return filter3,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published
Coolant12,000 hoursNot published
Boom and stick linkage grease500 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Sources: Cat 336 Hydraulic Excavator (Tier 3) brochure AEXQ3449-02 (2024, build 08C) · Kobelco USA SK350LC-11 product page, specification table

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m10 m11 m
Cat 336Kobelco SK350LC-11Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 336 vs Kobelco SK350LC-11: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 336 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

By operating weight the Kobelco SK350LC-11 is the biggest at 38.2 t, then the Cat 336 at 37.5 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 336 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Cat 336: Cat 336 223.5 kW (300 hp), Kobelco SK350LC-11 198 kW (265 hp) (net power), a 13% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 336 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Cat 336: Cat 336 7.51 m, Kobelco SK350LC-11 7.35 m (max digging depth), a 2% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 336 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Cat 336: Cat 336 600 L, Kobelco SK350LC-11 503 L (fuel tank), a 19% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 336 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Cat 336: Cat 336 3.53 m, Kobelco SK350LC-11 3.6 m (tail swing radius), a 2% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 336 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Cat 336: Cat 336 3.34 m, Kobelco SK350LC-11 3.39 m (overall width), a 1% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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