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Caterpillar

246C

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
7,381 lb
Bucket Capacity
0.50 yd³
Max Speed
7.7 mph
Gross Power
73.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight7,381 lb
Max Speed7.7 mph
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.0 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side2.6 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7,328 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,150 lb
Tipping Load4,300 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,350 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.4 DIT
Displacement201 in³
Power Measured @2,500 rpm
Gross Power73.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199574.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134973.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power73.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight7,480 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity22.0 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPS
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4,061 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Height - Top of Cab83 in
Wheelbase49 in
Width Over Tires66 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump24 in
Length with Bucket on Ground145 in
Length with Bucket146 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump96 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket95 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear59 in
Length w/o Bucket124 in
Length - without Bucket117 in
Wheel Base49 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift124 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump95 in
Maximum Overall Height157 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump24 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket85 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler55 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear68 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel55 in
Departure Angle26 °
Maximum Dump Angle40 °
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 °
Vehicle Width over Tires66 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle43 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity0.50 yd³
Operating Load Rating2,150 lb
Tipping Angle4,300 °
Operating Width66 in
Breakout Force7,328 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank11.0 gal
Fuel Tank26.0 gal
Chain Box - Each Side2.6 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System15.0 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward7.7 mph
Travel Speed Reverse7.7 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option12.0 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option12.0 mph

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