- Length With Blade On Ground: 33.41 ft / 10183.37 mm
- Ground Clearance: 2.07 ft / 630.94 mm
- Width Over Wheels: 14.04 ft / 4279.4 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 15.27 ft / 4654.3 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 836K
Weighing roughly 55.9 t and rated at 496 hp, the Caterpillar 836K is a compactor in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight123319 lb55936.6 kg
03Selected published values95
Compactors are commonly used to increase the density of soil, aggregate, waste or paving material. Published rows for Caterpillar 836K include published drum width of 4.6 ft / 1.4 m, published operating weight of 123319 lb / 55936.6 kg, published engine power of 562 hp / 419.1 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Blade On Ground” field (33.41 ft / 10183.37 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (2.07 ft / 630.94 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Wheels” field (14.04 ft / 4279.4 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length With Blade On Ground33.41 ft10183.37 mm
Ground Clearance2.07 ft630.94 mm
Width Over Wheels14.04 ft4279.4 mm
Height To Top Of Cab15.27 ft4654.3 mm
Wheelbase14.93 ft4550.67 mm
Dimensions (Approximate)
Ground Clearance2.07 ft0.64 m
Height - Top Of Hood11.22 ft3.42 m
Hitch To Centerline Of Front Axle7.46 ft2.28 m
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight10.46 ft3.19 m
Length - With Blade On Ground - Straight Blade33.41 ft10.19 m
Ground Clearance - Bumper3.38 ft1.04 m
Height - Rops/Canopy14.06 ft4.29 m
Height - Top Of Cab With A/C15.27 ft4.66 m
Height - Top Of Cab With Strobe15.9 ft4.85 m
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe15.12 ft4.61 m
Turning Radius - Inside Of Wheels11.93 ft3.64 m
Wheel Base14.93 ft4.56 m
Width - Over Wheels14.04 ft4.28 m
Operating Specifications
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent) - Multiple Blade And Wheel Offerings122615 lb55617.24 kg
Operating Weight - With Full Tank Capacities And U-Blade (Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent)122615 lb55617.24 kg
Operating Weight - With Full Tank Capacities And U-Blade (Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv/Korea Tier 4 Final)123319 lb55936.57 kg
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv/Korea Tier 4 Final) - Multiple Blade And Wheel Offerings123319 lb55936.57 kg
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC18 AcertC18 Acert
Net Power496 hp369.9 kw
Gross Power562 hp419.1 kw
Displacement1104.5 cu in18.1 L
Max Torque2275 lb ft3084.5 Nm
Bore5.8 in145.1 mm
Stroke7.2 in182.9 mm
EmissionsTier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalentTier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
High Idle Speed2120 rpm2120 rpm
Low Idle Speed750 rpm750 rpm
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating7500 ft2286 m
Gross - Sae J1349562 hp419.1 kw
Rated Power (Lab)555 hp413.9 kw
Rated Power (Net Iso 14396)553 hp412.4 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349 - Direct Drive - Gross Power496 hp369.9 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349 - Direct Drive - Torque Rise52 %52 %
Net Power - Sae J1349 - Converter Drive - Gross Power496 hp369.9 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349 - Converter Drive - Torque Rise52 %52 %
Maximum Gross Torque - 1,300 Rpm2275 lb ft3084.5 Nm
Operational
Operating Weight123319 lb55936.6 kg
Fuel Capacity209 gal791.2 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity63 gal238.5 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity28 gal106 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity32 gal121.2 L
Transmission
Transmission TypePlanetary Powershift ECPCPlanetary Powershift ECPC
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Travel Speed - Forward - Converter 1st3.9 mph6.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward - Lockup 1st4 mph6.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward - Converter 2nd6.8 mph11 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward - Lockup 2nd7.3 mph11.8 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Converter 1st4 mph6.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Lockup 1st4.3 mph7 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Converter 2nd6.5 mph10.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Lockup 2nd7.6 mph12.3 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight123319 lb55936.6 kg
Axles
FrontPlanetary FixedPlanetary Fixed
RearPlanetary OscillatingPlanetary Oscillating
Oscillation Angle13 degrees13 degrees
Hydraulic System
Maximum Supply Pressure4640 psi4640 psi
Main Relief Pressure3495 psi3495 psi
Stroke (1)29.1 in739.2 mm
Hydraulic SystemFlow Sharing ImplementFlow Sharing Implement
Pump Flow At 2,006 Rpm66 gal/min66 gal/min
Steering SystemDouble Acting End MountedDouble Acting End Mounted
Bore (1)5 in127 mm
Vehicle Articulation Angle86 degrees86 degrees
Bore (2)5.5 in139.7 mm
Stroke (2)40.2 in1021.1 mm
Lift SystemDouble Acting CylinderDouble Acting Cylinder
Brakes
Parking BrakeSpring Applied, Hydraulic ReleasedSpring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Control SystemFull Hydraulic Split CircuitFull Hydraulic Split Circuit
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System28 gal106 L
Fuel Tank209 gal791.2 L
Crankcase16 gal60.6 L
Transmission32 gal121.2 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front49 gal185.5 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear50 gal189.3 L
Hydraulic System - Tank Only63 gal238.5 L
Diesel Engine Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv/Korea Tier 4 Final)9 gal34.1 L
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - CircuitSteering Double Acting End MountedSteering Double Acting End Mounted
Steering System - PumpPiston Variable DisplacementPiston Variable Displacement
Steering Pressure Limited3495 psi3495 psi
Maximum Flow At Rpm52 L/min @ 2,006 rpm52 L/min @ 2,006 rpm
Cab
Interior Sound Level - Standard72 dB(A)72 dB(A)
Interior Sound Level - Suppression71 dB(A)71 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Level - Standard111 dB(A)111 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Level - Suppression109 dB(A)109 dB(A)
Wheels And Tips
Drum Width4.6 ft1.4 m
Drum Diameter5.9 ft1.8 m
Diameter - With Tips7 ft2.2 m
Tips Per Wheel4040
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