Caterpillar 336D2L

Buying the 2024 Caterpillar 336D2L: Condition, Hours and Configuration

This Caterpillar 336D2L is a 2024 build showing 1200 hours on the meter, with the available hour-meter evidence in the file. It is a 36 Tons machine in the excavator class, and the unit sits in the Shanghai yard with a dated available unit-specific inspection material ready to share. For buyers comparing excavator listings, the difference here is the paper trail: the hour reading is documented, the inspection photos are date-stamped, and the machine can be demonstrated live before any commitment.

Power Unit and Drivetrain Details

Under the hood sits the CAT C9 ACERT, rated at 200 kW (268 HP). This power plant is checked for compression, oil pressure and cooling system condition during the HMP unit-specific inspection, and the results are photographed and dated. The Tier 3 / China Stage III configuration is confirmed, the drive train uses the Full Hydrostatic, and the 1200 hour reading on the meter is listed against the engine ECU before listing.

Hydraulics and Excavation Figures

On the dig cycle, this Caterpillar 336D2L reaches 4.68 m below grade with 7.24 m of horizontal reach and 68 kN of bucket force. The hydraulic system operates at 34.3 MPa, and the 2.2 m³ bucket is the standard fitment. Swing speed of 11.5 rpm keeps the loader cycle flowing. The inspection documents hydraulic pressures at every function with time-stamped readings.

Chassis and Crawler Condition

The crawler system on this Caterpillar 336D2L is 450 mm of shoe width over 3.65 m of track, with ground pressure at 32 kPa. The audit logs the undercarriage as Good condition, healthy links and bushings (450 mm shoes) and measures the remaining wear on links, bushings, rollers and idlers with dated photos. Track adjustment is listed before listing. This is the package that carries the 36 Tons working weight on soft ground.

Operator Station and Routine Checks

The operator station is the ROPS / FOPS documented enclosed cab with air conditioning. The controls are laid out for daily cycles, and the machine is set up for full-shift work. The fuel tank holds 410 L, which supports long working days without refueling stops on most sites, and ground clearance of 440 mm suits uneven terrain. Daily service points are accessible for the routine checks that keep a 36 Tons machine in the fleet productive.

Suitable Programs and Target Regions

In practice, this Caterpillar 336D2L covers port programs well, and HMP ships this class of excavator to buyers in Africa, the Middle East and the wider region. The 36 Tons working weight and the 2.2 m³ configuration fit the production profile, and the audit report is available before any deposit. The unit is demonstrated live on camera before the export paperwork begins.

The HMP unit-specific inspection and What Ships in the File

Request evidence for material claims on this page; available information may include the HMP unit-specific pre-purchase inspection report, which is shared before payment. The file covers the engine, hydraulics, running gear and hour meter with date-stamped photographs. The 1200 hour reading is listed by rollback detection and can be shown live on camera during the walk-around. If you want an independent layer, an independent inspection provider can survey the machine at the yard before loading.

CIF Shipping and Export Documentation

The CIF quote for this Caterpillar 336D2L is itemized: ocean freight, port handling, documentation and insurance, confirmed after your enquiry is reviewed and locked for seven days. The machine ships from Shanghai with the full export packet, and the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading are prepared per the destination. Status updates are shared during transit.

Service Records and Component History

The Caterpillar 336D2L presents 1200 documented hours with a maintenance record that is part of the inspection file. Service points are photographed and dated, fluid analysis is included, and the completed work at the yard is itemized. For buyers evaluating used excavator machines, this record is the basis for the asking position.

Buyer's Checklist: Testing This Caterpillar 336D2L Before You Commit

The checklist for this Caterpillar 336D2L is simple: review the unit-specific inspection material, verify the 1200 hour reading against the hour-meter evidence, where available, watch the live walk-around with the serial on camera, and confirm the CIF quote in writing. HMP arranges the live video after your enquiry is reviewed, and an independent inspection provider can survey the unit before loading. Payment is by TT only after the review is complete.

Running Costs: Fuel, Service and Wear Items

In the 36 Tons class, operating cost is driven by fuel burn, service parts and wear components. This Caterpillar 336D2L carries a 410 L fuel tank and a documented service history, and the audit file photographs the condition of the wear items. The buyer sees the full cost profile before the deposit is paid.

The Value Story: 1200 Hours on a 2024 Model

A 2024 machine at 1200 hours has absorbed the heaviest early depreciation while the CAT C9 ACERT power unit stays inside its major overhaul window. That is the value position of this Caterpillar 336D2L: production capacity in the 36 Tons class at a price well below new-unit pricing, with the condition documented in the inspection file rather than left to a broker's description.

Parts and Service Support After Delivery

Service support for the Caterpillar 336D2L continues after the sale: HMP sources parts through its Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong trade accounts, and the CAT C9 ACERT family has distributor coverage in the target markets. The service schedule is documented in the file, and the technical liaison stays on the order through delivery.

Excavation Deep-Dive: Cycle and Geometry

In continuous production, the Caterpillar 336D2L holds a steady cycle: the swing speed of 11.5 rpm and the 2.2 m³ bucket keep trucks cycling without waiting, and the 4.68 m dig depth covers trenching and bulk work alike. The 68 kN bucket force and the reach of 7.24 m handle the geometry of most sites, and the machine is demonstrated in these cycles on the walk-around video before payment.

How the Purchase Works: Steps and Support

For buyers in Africa, the Middle East and the wider region, the transaction is structured the same way: the report and video review come first, the signed contract states the terms, and payment by TT follows. The balance is settled against the export documents, and the post-sale support scope, where offered, is written into the signed contract. The technical liaison stays on the order through delivery.

Who Should Buy This Machine: Fit Indicators

The fit indicators for this Caterpillar 336D2L: programs that need port capacity in the 36 Tons class, buyers in Africa, the Middle East and the wider region who review machines remotely, and fleets that value a dated inspection file over a broker description. The CAT C9 ACERT powertrain and the 2.2 m³ configuration cover the standard production profile, and the live walk-around lets the buyer confirm before committing.

Resale Position of the 36 Tons Class

The resale position of the 36 Tons class supports this purchase: demand for documented, low-hour machines in Africa, the Middle East and the wider region keeps resale values stable, and the 2024 build at 1200 hours with the CAT C9 ACERT power unit sits in the most traded bracket of the class. The inspection file travels with the machine to the next owner.

Buyer Support Timeline from Inquiry to Delivery

The support timeline runs from inquiry to delivery without gaps: the CIF quote lands after your enquiry is reviewed, the file review and live walk-around follow inside a week, the deposit is paid by TT, and the unit loads on an available sailing schedule. The technical liaison reports the status at each step for buyers in Africa, the Middle East and the wider region.

Rental Comparison and Ownership Math

Comparing this Caterpillar 336D2L against rental over a full season, the ownership math favors the machine when utilization is steady: the 36 Tons class unit carries its own maintenance record, and the inspection file removes the condition risk that usually drives the rental-versus-buy decision. The CAT C9 ACERT powertrain and the documented 1200 hours support that calculation.

Sailing Schedule and Transit Windows

Weather and seasonality rarely delay this class of shipment from Shanghai: the unit loads on an available sailing schedule after the contract is signed, and the transit time to Africa, the Middle East or the wider region is stated in the written CIF quote. Port charges and documentation are itemized in the same document.

Fleet Standardization on the 36 Tons Class

For fleet managers standardizing on the 36 Tons class, this Caterpillar 336D2L is a repeatable unit: the 2024 build at 1200 hours, the CAT C9 ACERT powertrain and the 2.2 m³ bucket cover the standard program, and the inspection file makes the condition review fast. The machine can be added to an existing order cycle without special handling.