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The Cat® 236D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its radial lift design, delivers impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.
•Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
•Wider opening door for easier machine entry
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
•Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74.3 hp 55.4 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 73.2 hp 54.6 kW |
| Displacement | 203 in³ 3.3 l |
| Stroke | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Bore | 3.7 in 94 mm |
| Net Flywheel Power | 73.2 hp 54.6 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.2 Cat C2.2 |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 195 ft·lbf 265 N·m |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73.9 hp 55.1 kW |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1800 lb 820 kg |
| Tipping Load | 3600 lb 1635 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 5003 lb 2269 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2000 lb 910 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Operating Weight | 6567 lb 2979 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Wheel Base | 43.5 in 1105 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 82 in 2082 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66 in 1676 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in 195 mm |
| Departure Angle | 26° 26° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 48° 48° |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 53.3 in 1353 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 64.5 in 1639 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 122.9 in 3122 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 108.9 in 2767 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 91° 91° |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 83 in 2107 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 51.8 in 1314 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 92.9 in 2359 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 16 in 408 mm |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 156.6 in 3977 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 137.3 in 3487 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.5 in 190 mm |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 gal/min 76 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 39 hp 29 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gal/min 112 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 58 hp 43 kW |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 10.6 mile/h 17.1 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7 mile/h 11.2 km/h |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 2.3 gal (US) 8.8 l |
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (US) 14 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 3 gal (US) 11 l |
| Fuel Tank | 24.8 gal (US) 94 l |
| Hydraulic System | 13.2 gal (US) 50 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 10.3 gal (US) 39 l |
| Outside Cab** | 101 dB(A) 101 dB(A) |
| Note (2) | *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. |
| Note (3) | **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
| Inside Cab* | 83 dB(A) 83 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. |
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