Which 36-ton excavator is best? Analysis of hot topics across the Internet and purchasing guide
Recently, hot topics in the field of construction machinery focus on the performance comparison and purchase suggestions of 36-ton excavators. This article combines the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the mainstream 36-ton excavators on the market, and provides a practical purchasing guide.
1. Inventory of hot models in the 36-ton excavator market

| brand | Model | Core advantages | User concerns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | CAT 336 | High fuel economy and durability | Repair cost dispute |
| Komatsu | PC360-11 | Intelligent control system | Hydraulic system stability |
| Sany Heavy Industry | SY365H | Outstanding value for money | Long-term operational reliability |
| Volvo | EC380E | Environmental emission standards | Parts supply timeliness |
2. Statistics of hot topics (last 10 days)
| platform | amount of discussion | TOP1 concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Zhihu | 1,200+ | Comparison of domestic vs. imported brands |
| Douyin | 3.5w+video | Real machine operation efficiency test |
| Construction Machinery Forum | 890+ posts | Second-hand equipment value retention rate |
3. Comparison of key purchasing indicators
According to feedback from industry experts and users, the core purchasing indicators for 36-ton excavators are as follows:
| indicator | weight | Recommended models |
|---|---|---|
| Operation efficiency | 30% | CAT 336 (5.5m³/hour) |
| Fuel consumption performance | 25% | Volvo EC380E (18L/hour) |
| Maintenance convenience | 20% | Komatsu PC360-11 |
| price range | 15% | SANY SY365H (the lowest domestic product) |
4. Real user feedback hot spots
1.Domestic equipment has made significant progress: Sany SY365H performed well in the plateau operation test, but some users reported that the sealing performance of the hydraulic pipeline needs to be improved.
2.Intelligence becomes a new trend: The automatic leveling system of Komatsu PC360-11 received 90% praise, but the system learning cost is high.
3.Second-hand mobile phone market is active: The second-hand price of the 2020 CAT 336 is stable at 850,000-920,000, and the value preservation rate is leading in its class.
5. Purchase suggestions
1.First choice for earthworks: If you focus on efficiency, choose CAT 336; if you have a limited budget, choose Sany SY365H.
2.Environmentally stringent areas: Priority will be given to Volvo EC380E (meeting National IV standards).
3.Intelligent needs: The KOMTRAX system equipped with Komatsu PC360-11 can monitor the equipment status in real time.
Note: The statistical period of the above data is November 1-10, 2023, covering mainstream social media and industry platforms.
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