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Caterpillar 436 II vs Volvo BL60
Verdict: Caterpillar 436 II vs Volvo BL60
The Caterpillar 436 II and the Volvo BL60 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 83 hp. Caterpillar 436 II is the lighter machine (6,879 kg vs 7,312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Volvo
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
83 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
VolvoReference
liquid-cooledReference
Power shift from forward to reverse, synchronized shifts between gears.Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
61.9 kWReference
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Engine
57.4 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
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Power
57.4 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
61.9 kWReference
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Starter type
electricReference
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Compression
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19:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Torque
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390.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Oil capacity
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14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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19.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
186.1 barReference
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Total flow
138.2 lpmReference
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Hydraulic system
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110.1 LReference
Type
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open centerReference
Capacity
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110.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
217 cmReference
Weight
6879 kgReference
7312 kgReference
Length
709 cmReference
719 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
234 cmReference
Height
381 cmReference
357 cmReference
Height (cab)
277 cmReference
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Operating weight
6879 kgReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
34 cmReference
Ag front
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12Lx16.5 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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21Lx24Reference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
214.4 to 256.4 inchesReference
429 cmReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Volvo Extendible BackhoeReference
Digging depth
544 cmReference
533 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
651 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
604 cmReference
680 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
711 cmReference
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Loading height
379 cmReference
432 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
435 cmReference
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Bucket force
4991 kgReference
5402 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
4910 kgReference
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Capacities
Fuel
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120.0 LReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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95Reference
Battery CCA
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690Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Volvo Standard Backhoe
Dipperstick force
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2447 kgReference
Volvo Extendible Backhoe
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.