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Caterpillar 236b vs John Deere 320D

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 236b and the John Deere 320D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 236b54.4 kW (73.0 HP)
John Deere 320D50.7 kW (68.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 236b3075.1 kg (7000 lbs)
John Deere 320D2993.7 kg (6600 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 236bCaterpillar 236bSkid SteersJohn Deere 320DJohn Deere 320DSkid Steers
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignRadialVertical
Years Made2004-20112009-2014
Horsepower54.4 kW (73.0 HP)50.7 kW (68.0 HP)
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)612.3 kg (1350 lbs)612.3 kg (1350 lbs)
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)793.8 kg (1750 lbs)907.2 kg (2000 lbs)
Operating Weight3075.1 kg (7000 lbs)2993.7 kg (6600 lbs)
Tipping Load1814.4 kg (4000 lbs)1814.4 kg (4000 lbs)
Lift Breakout Force2109.2 kg (4650 lbs)2324.7 kg (5125 lbs)
Tilt Breakout Force2494.8 kg (5500 lbs)1587.6 kg (3500 lbs)
Maximum Travel Speed12.2 km (7.6 mph)10.9 km (6.8 mph)
Optional High Speed18.6 km (11.6 mph)16.3 km (10.1 mph)
Pump Capacity83.3 LPM (22.0 GPM)75.7 LPM (20.0 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure229.9 Bar (3335 psi)213.7 Bar (3100 psi)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity52.0 L (13.7 gal)68.1 L (18.0 gal)
Engine ManufacturerCatJohn Deere
Engine Model3044 C DIT4024 HT
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2600 RPM2600 RPM
Torque Speed1600 RPM1950 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
EmissionsTier 2 CompliantInterim Tier 4
Compression Ratio16:2.118.2:1
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power54.4 kW (73.0 HP)47.0 kW (63.0 HP)
Displacement3394 cc (201 cu in.)2441 cc (149 cu in.)
Bore9.4 cm (3.7 in.)8.6 cm (3.1 in.)
Stroke12.0 cm (4.7 in.)10.5 cm (4.4 in.)
Coolant Capacity10.0 L (2.6 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity10.0 L (2.6 gal)—
Fuel Tank Capacity90.0 L (23.8 gal)71.9 L (19.0 gal)
Cab Height209.2 cm (82.0 in.)201.3 cm (79.3 in.)
Bucket Hinge Pin Height309.9 cm (122.0 in.)302.1 cm (118.9 in.)
Width167.6 cm (66.0 in.)176.2 cm (69.4 in.)
Length with Bucket351.5 cm (138.0 in.)336.1 cm (132.3 in.)
Dump Height239.8 cm (94.0 in.)242.4 cm (95.4 in.)
Dump Reach54.1 cm (21.0 in.)92.1 cm (36.3 in.)
Ground Clearance23.5 cm (9.3 in.)25.4 cm (10.0 in.)
Dump Angle40 °42 °
Departure Angle28 °28 °
Front Tire12×16.510×16.5
Rear Tire12×16.510×16.5
Optional Pump Capacity—117.3 LPM (31.0 GPM)
Peak Torque—219.6 N∙m (162 ft-lb)
Rollback Angle—32 °

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