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Caterpillar

252

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
3,535 lb
Bucket Capacity
0.60 yd³
Max Speed
7.6 mph
Gross Power
59.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight3,535 lb
Max Speed7.6 mph
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.1 gal
Operating Speed7.6 mph
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5,212 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,250 lb
Tipping Load4,500 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,300 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder5,020 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat 3034C
Displacement183 in³
Power Measured @2,600 rpm
Gross Power59.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Stroke4 in
Bore4 in
Net Flywheel Power59.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight7,615 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
Wheelbase49 in
Width Over Tires73 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump31 in
Length with Bucket on Ground142 in
Length with Bucket143 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump96 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket89 in
Length w/o Bucket115 in
Length - without Bucket114 in
Wheel Base49 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift128 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position10 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump98 in
Maximum Overall Height161 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump33 in
Vehicle Width over Tires72 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 Rating2,250 lb
Tipping Angle4,733 °

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System2.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank23.8 gal
Chain Box - Each Side2.1 gal
Engine Crankcase1.8 gal
Hydraulic System14.0 gal

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