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Caterpillar

246

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
7,230 lb
Bucket Capacity
0.60 yd³
Max Speed
6.9 mph
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight7,230 lb
Max Speed6.9 mph
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity13.8 gal
Operating Speed7.6 mph
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5,259 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,000 lb
Tipping Load4,000 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,100 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder4,339 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat 3034C
Displacement183 in³
Power Measured @2,600 rpm
Number of Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Stroke4 in
Bore4 in
Net Flywheel Power55.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight7,087 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity22.0 gal/min
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,300 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22.0 gal/min
Hydraulic FlowStandard flow

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Height - Top of Cab83 in
Wheelbase46 in
Width Over Tires73 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump23 in
Length with Bucket on Ground138 in
Length with Bucket142 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump95 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket87 in
Length w/o Bucket110 in
Length - without Bucket110 in
Wheel Base46 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift122 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump94 in
Maximum Overall Height156 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position10 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump21 in
Vehicle Width over Tires66 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle41 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
FOPSSAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FOPS Level IISAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity0.60 yd³
Operating Load Rating2,000 lb
Tipping Angle3,410 °

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System2.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank23.8 gal
Chain Box - Each Side2.0 gal
Engine Crankcase1.8 gal
Hydraulic System13.7 gal

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