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Caterpillar

246B

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
7,141 lb
Max Speed
7.8 mph
Gross Power
79.2 hp
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Specifications

73 data points

Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight7,141 lb
Max Speed7.8 mph
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity13.8 gal
Tire Size12x16.5 10PR
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side1.9 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5,484 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,000 lb
Tipping Load4,188 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,100 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder4,656 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat 3044C DIT
Gross Power79.2 hp
Aspirationturbocharged
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199582.0 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/126978.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134978.0 hp
Engine Power - ISO 1439680.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power78.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC78.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight7,142 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity22.0 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,336 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22.0 gal/min
Hydraulic FlowStandard flow
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Wheelbase46 in
Width Over Tires66 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump21 in
Length with Bucket on Ground138 in
Length with Bucket139 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump95 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket83 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear64 in
Length w/o Bucket110 in
Length - without Bucket110 in
Wheel Base46 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift122 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position10 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump94 in
Maximum Overall Height156 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump21 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler52 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket83 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel53 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear64 in
Vehicle Width over Tires66 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle41 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FOPSSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level IISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)

Loader

Loader specifications
Operating Load Rating2,000 lb
Tipping Angle3,999 °
Breakout Force5,483 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System2.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank23.8 gal
Chain Box - Each Side1.8 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System13.7 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward7.7 mph
Travel Speed Reverse7.7 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option11.8 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option11.8 mph

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