Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Specs

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 216 ➔

The Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader is a versatile and reliable machine designed for efficient performance in a variety of construction and agricultural applications. With a powerful Caterpillar engine, hydraulic capabilities, and a compact design, the 216 offers impressive lifting and operating capacities while maintaining maneuverability and ease of use. From its operational weight to its hydraulic flow and loader capacity, the Caterpillar 216 is built to handle tough tasks with precision and efficiency.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of ROPS	77.00 in (195.58 cm) - Starting 2001
Approx. Machine Weight	5,490.00 lbs (2,490.23 kg) - Starting 1999
B Length to coupler	99.00 in (251.46 cm) - Starting 2001
Bore	3.80 in (9.65 cm) - Starting 2001
Bucket overall width	62.00 in (157.48 cm) - Starting 2001
C Length with bucket on ground	127.00 in (322.58 cm) - Starting 2001
Capacity at 50% with counter- weight	1,500.00 lbs (680.39 kg) - Starting 1999
D Maximum overall height	146.00 in (370.84 cm) - Starting 2001
Displacement	183.00 cu in (2,998.84 cu cm) - Starting 2001
E Ground clearance	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2001
Engine Model	3034 - Starting 2001
F Departure angle	26 deg - Starting 2001
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	39.9 deg - Starting 2001
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack	96.7 deg - Starting 2001
Flywheel Power: Gross	51.00 hp (38.03 kw) - Starting 2001
Flywheel Power: Net	48.00 hp (35.79 kw) - Starting 2001
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.00 US gal (65.00 L) - Starting 2001
G Wheelbase	39.00 in (99.06 cm) - Starting 2001
Ground Clearance	7.60 in (19.30 cm) - Starting 2001
H Bumper overhang from axle	38.00 in (96.52 cm) - Starting 2001
Height to Top of Cab	77.00 in (195.58 cm) - Starting 1999
Hinge pin height at carry position	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic Pump Capacity	15.10 US gpm (57.20 L/min) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	14.50 US gal (55.00 L) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	9.20 US gal (35.00 L) - Starting 2001
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump	85.00 in (215.90 cm) - Starting 2001
K Clearance at maximum lift/level	105.00 in (266.70 cm) - Starting 2001
L Hinge pin height at maximum lift	112.00 in (284.48 cm) - Starting 2001
Length to Coupler	99.00 in (251.46 cm) - Starting 1999
M Reach at level liftarm/bucket	50.00 in (127.00 cm) - Starting 2001
Maximum floor angle - at carry position	27.7 deg - Starting 2001
Net Power	48.00 hp (35.79 kw) - Starting 1999
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2001
Product Identification Prefix	4NZ - Starting 1999
Rated Engine RPM	3000 rpm - Starting 2001
Rated operating capacity	1,400.00 lbs (635.03 kg) - Starting 2001
Rated Operating Capacity at 50%	1,400.00 lbs (635.03 kg) - Starting 1999
Speeds Reverse - Dump	1.4 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Lower (Empty, Float Down)	2.5 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Raise	2.6 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Total	6.5 - Starting 2001
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm) - Starting 2001
Top Travel Speed km/h (mph	11.5 (7.0 - Starting 1999
Tread Width	49.00 in (124.46 cm) - Starting 2001
Width Over Tires	60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2001
Years Built	1999 - 2003

Cab

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii	SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
Rops	SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	9.31 in (23.65 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	9.37 ft (2.86 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	38.00 in (96.52 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump	7.12 ft (2.17 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	85.40 in (216.92 cm)
Ground Clearance	7.70 in (19.56 cm)
Height	6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.40 ft (1.95 m)
Length	10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	127.00 in (322.58 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	99.00 in (251.46 cm)
Length W/O Bucket	8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Length With Bucket	10.88 ft (3.32 m)
Maximum Overall Height	146.00 in (370.84 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	21.50 in (54.61 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	79.38 in (201.63 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Weight	5,587.00 lbs (2,534.22 kg)
Wheel Base	3.24 ft (0.99 m)
Wheelbase	3.24 ft (0.99 m)
Width	5.83 ft (1.78 m)
Width Over Tires	6.01 ft (1.83 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.40 in (8.64 cm)
Displacement	134.00 cu in (2,195.87 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3024C
Gross Power	51.00 hp (38.03 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	48.00 hp (35.79 kw)
Net Power	48.00 hp (35.79 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	3000 rpm
Stroke	4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	15.20 gpm (57.53 lpm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow	Standard flow
Loader Hydraulic Flow	14.70 gpm (55.64 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3100 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity	0.5 cu yd
Operating Load Rating	1,400.00 lbs (635.03 kg)
Tipping Angle	2600 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	2,873.00 lbs (1,303.17 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	3,612.00 lbs (1,638.38 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	1,400.00 lbs (635.03 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	1,500.00 lbs (680.39 kg)
Tipping Load	2,800.00 lbs (1,270.06 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Max Speed	7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Operating Speed	7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Operational Weight	5,740.00 lbs (2,603.62 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Cooling System	2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Engine Crankcase	2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Fuel Tank	17.00 gal (64.35 l)
Hydraulic System	14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 216 Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	5,490.00 lbs (2,490.23 kg)

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