Caterpillar 236B Series 3 specifications
Skid-steer loader · B3 Series
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 7,007 lb / 3,178 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Caterpillar B3 Series Specalog AEHQ6131-02. Model availability varies by region.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
7,007 lb / 3,178 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
66 in / 1,676 mmPublished
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
71–74 hp / 53–55 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 71 hp / 53 kWNet power (SAE 1340 / ISO 9249)
- 74 hp / 55 kWGross power (SAE J1995)
- Rated operating capacity
1,950–2,050 lb / 884–929 kg
basis not stated
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 1,950 lb / 884 kgPublishedRated operating capacity
- 2,050 lb / 929 kgPublishedRated operating capacity with optional counterweight
The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.
Details and evidence for rated operating capacity- Tipping load
3,900 lb / 1,769 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
22 gpm / 83 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished
Standard
Details and evidence for hydraulic pressure- High hydraulic flowNot stated
Not stated in the reviewed source. This Specalog lists high-flow ratings for the 226B and 242B Series 3. It lists standard flow for this model.
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Caterpillar B3 Series Specalog AEHQ6131-02. Model availability varies by region.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
Operating weight
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating weight Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 3178 kg / 7,007 lb PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 236B Series 3 · Operating weight | 7,007 lb / 3,178 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle width over tires Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Dimensions use the named model column. Published: 1676 mm / 66 in PDF p. 10 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 236B Series 3 · Vehicle width over tires | 66 in / 1,676 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Dimensions use the named model column. Published: 2092 mm / 82 in PDF p. 10 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 236B Series 3 · Height to top of cab | 82 in / 2,092 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Dimensions use the named model column. Published: 3515 mm / 138 in PDF p. 10 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 236B Series 3 · Length with bucket on ground | 138 in / 3,515 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Dimensions use the named model column. Published: 2800 mm / 110 in PDF p. 10 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 236B Series 3 · Length without bucket | 110 in / 2,800 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Net power (SAE 1340 / ISO 9249) Rating basis as printed in Specalog AEHQ6131-02. Published: 53 kW / 71 hp | 71 hp / 53 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Gross power (SAE J1995) Rating basis as printed in Specalog AEHQ6131-02. Published: 55 kW / 74 hp PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 236B Series 3 · Gross power (SAE J1995) | 74 hp / 55 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 884 kg / 1,950 lb PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 236B Series 3 · Rated operating capacity | 1,950 lb / 884 kgPublished |
Rated operating capacity with optional counterweight Rated operating capacity with the optional counterweight installed. Published: 929 kg / 2,050 lb | 2,050 lb / 929 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 1769 kg / 3,900 lb PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 236B Series 3 · Tipping load | 3,900 lb / 1,769 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader hydraulic flow · standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 83 L/min / 22 gal/min | 22 gpm / 83 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Not stated in the reviewed source · This Specalog lists high-flow ratings for the 226B and 242B Series 3. It lists standard flow for this model.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
| This Specalog lists high-flow ratings for the 226B and 242B Series 3. It lists standard flow for this model. | Not stated |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader hydraulic pressure · standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,335 psi | 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Power and hydraulic ratings use the cited Series 3 Specalog edition.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: 216B, 226B, 236B, 242B and 252B Series 3 skid steer loaders
AEHQ6131-02 · Inspected .
Viewer pages 8, 10 and 11 give the engine, hydraulics, working capacity and machine dimensions.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-11-08: second comparison of every figure by Claude: the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row by script, and every cited table cell read again from the rendered page by separate readers who did not see the transcription; the New Holland viewer pages read by eye. No independent human review.