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    CAT 336 Excavator for Sale in South Africa

    The CAT 336 is the 36-ton mining and heavy civils excavator of choice — big enough to load 40-ton ADTs in three passes, robust enough for quarry duty. IronYard lists 336D, 336E, 336F and 336 Next Gen stock with hours, service history and finance available.

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    Key specifications

    Operating weight
    36 400 – 37 500 kg
    Engine
    CAT C9.3 / C9.3B ACERT
    Net power
    232 kW (311 hp)
    Max dig depth
    7.5 m (standard stick)
    Max reach
    11.16 m
    Bucket capacity
    1.6 – 2.5 m³
    Fuel tank
    620 L
    Typical fuel burn
    22 – 30 L/hr

    Typical SA price bands

    336D (pre-2013)

    R 1 100 000 – R 2 100 000

    336E (2013 – 2018)

    R 2 100 000 – R 3 500 000

    336F / Next Gen (2018+)

    R 3 500 000 – R 5 800 000

    New (dealer)

    R 6 500 000+

    Example finance

    R 3 200 000 machine · R 480 000 deposit · 60 months · 12.5% p.a.

    ≈ R 61 300 / month

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    Frequently asked — Caterpillar 336

    What loads a 336?

    In quarry and mining use, a 336 loads 30-ton ADTs (like the Bell B30) in 3–4 passes and 40-ton trucks in 4–5 passes with a 2.0–2.5 m³ bucket.

    336 vs 349?

    The 349 is the 49-ton bigger sibling — more reach, bigger bucket, higher payload per pass, but higher fuel burn and transport cost. Choose the 336 for civils, quarry and mid-tier mining; step up to the 349 for heavy mining.

    How long does a 336 last?

    In civils use, 20 000 – 25 000 hours before major overhaul. In mining use, closer to 15 000 hours between rebuilds. Undercarriage remains the biggest ownership cost.

    Fuel burn?

    Modern 336F/Next Gen: 22–26 L/hr in typical work. Older 336D: 26–32 L/hr. The fuel-burn delta over 8 000 hours pays for a large chunk of a newer machine.

    Transport?

    36-ton class needs an abnormal-load low-bed permit. IronYard arranges — R 25k – R 45k depending on route and permits.

    The CAT 336 — the 36-ton class benchmark

    For heavy civils, quarrying and mid-tier mining in South Africa, the CAT 336 is the machine most contractors will name first. Big enough to move real volume, small enough to remain versatile, well supported through Barloworld, and with strong residual value.

    D vs E vs F vs Next Gen

    • 336D — the classic. Simple, robust, thirsty. Cheap parts, expensive fuel.
    • 336E — the value pick. Better cab, ACERT engine, modern hydraulics. R 2.3m – R 2.9m for a clean example.
    • 336F — the balanced pick. Great fuel economy, modern electronics, GPS-ready.
    • 336 Next Gen — current-generation, Grade with Assist, Payload, Lift Assist. Best productivity, highest capital cost.

    Ownership economics

    A 336 is a serious capital commitment. Total cost of ownership over 8 000 hours is materially influenced by three things: undercarriage life at purchase, fuel efficiency of the specific generation, and utilisation. A machine standing costs almost as much as a machine working — spec accordingly.

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