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Caterpillar

252B II

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
7,861 lb
Bucket Capacity
0.50 yd³
Max Speed
7.0 mph
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight7,861 lb
Max Speed7.0 mph
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.0 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.6 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side2.1 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5,508 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,500 lb
Tipping Load5,000 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,550 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.4 DIT
Displacement201 in³
Power Measured @2,600 rpm
Number of Cylinders4
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199575.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134971.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power71.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight7,861 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 FlowStandard
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance8 in
Height - Top of Cab83 in
Wheelbase49 in
Width Over Tires72 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump33 in
Length with Bucket on Ground142 in
Length with Bucket143 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump96 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket86 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear67 in
Length w/o Bucket115 in
Length - without Bucket114 in
Wheel Base48 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift126 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump95 in
Maximum Overall Height160 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump33 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket86 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler52 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel52 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear67 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height87 °
Departure Angle26 °
Maximum Dump Angle51 °
Vehicle Width over Tires72 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle41 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift14 in

Cab & Operator

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

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity0.50 yd³
Operating Load Rating2,500 lb
Tipping Angle5,501 °
Breakout Force5,508 psi

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 Crankcase2.4 gal
Hydraulic System14.0 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward7.0 mph
Travel Speed Reverse7.0 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option11.0 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option11.0 mph

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