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
The industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides the operator with a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Continuing the industry leading trend, the D3 Series also includes as standard, seat mounted adjustable joystick controls for operator comfort.
High performance power train provides maximum performance and production capability through the Electronic Torque Management system, standard two speed travel and an electronic hand/foot throttle with decel pedal capability.
Cat® “Intelligent Leveling” system provides industry leading technology, integration, and available features such as dual direction self level, work tool return to dig, and work tool positioner.
Maximize machine capability and control with the available Advanced Display, providing on-screen adjustments for implement response, hystat response and creep control. Also features multi-language functionality with customizable layouts, security system and rearview camera.
A standard, Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity and greater operator comfort. *Photo shown may vary from machine referenced.
The industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides the operator with a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Continuing the industry leading trend, the D3 Series also includes as standard, seat mounted adjustable joystick controls for operator comfort.
High performance power train provides maximum performance and production capability through the Electronic Torque Management system, standard two speed travel and an electronic hand/foot throttle with decel pedal capability.
Cat® “Intelligent Leveling” system provides industry leading technology, integration, and available features such as dual direction self level, work tool return to dig, and work tool positioner.
Maximize machine capability and control with the available Advanced Display, providing on-screen adjustments for implement response, hystat response and creep control. Also features multi-language functionality with customizable layouts, security system and rearview camera.
A standard, Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity and greater operator comfort. *Photo shown may vary from machine referenced.
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74.3 HP 55.4 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 73.2 HP 54.6 kW |
| Displacement | 203.0 in³ 3.3 l |
| Stroke | 4.7 in 120.0 mm |
| Bore | 3.7 in 94.0 mm |
| Net Flywheel Power | 73.2 HP 54.6 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat 3.3B DIT (turbo) Cat 3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 195.0 ft·lbf 265.0 N·m |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73.9 HP 55.1 kW |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1800.0 lb 820.0 kg |
| Tipping Load | 3600.0 lb 1635.0 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 5003.0 lb 2269.0 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2000.0 lb 910.0 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 | 6567.0 lb 2979.0 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 1105.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 82.0 in 2082.0 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66.0 in 1676.0 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in 195.0 mm |
| Departure Angle | 26° 26° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 48° 48° |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 53.3 in 1353.0 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 64.5 in 1639.0 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 122.9 in 3122.0 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 108.9 in 2767.0 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 91° 91° |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 83.0 in 2107.0 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 51.8 in 1314.0 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 92.9 in 2359.0 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 16.0 in 408.0 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 1021.0 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 156.6 in 3977.0 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 137.3 in 3487.0 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.5 in 190.0 mm |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20.0 gal/min 76.0 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335.0 psi 23000.0 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 39.0 HP 29.0 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335.0 psi 23000.0 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30.0 gal/min 112.0 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 58.0 HP 43.0 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 | 7.0 mile/h 11.2 km/h |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 2.3 gal (US) 8.8 l |
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (US) 14.0 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 3.0 gal (US) 11.0 l |
| Fuel Tank | 24.8 gal (US) 94.0 l |
| Hydraulic System | 13.2 gal (US) 50.0 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 10.3 gal (US) 39.0 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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Work Area Vision System (WAVS) can be used on any Cat and non Cat® machines where the operator's view is limited due to blind spots around the machine. is WAVS has multiple offerings from a one camera system to up to a four camera system. Additionally, three tiers of systems are available, a heavy duty version, customized partial kit (build to fit your machine), and a light duty version.
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