Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for a variety of construction and landscaping tasks. With a compact design and impressive lifting capabilities, this loader offers excellent maneuverability and efficiency on the job site. Equipped with a Caterpillar engine, powerful hydraulic system, and a durable structure, the 216B is a reliable and productive choice for any project.

Cab

Caterpillar 216B 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 216B Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	9.31 in (23.65 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	9.34 ft (2.85 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	85.00 in (215.90 cm)
Ground Clearance	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Height	12.08 ft (3.68 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.40 ft (1.95 m)
Length	10.50 ft (3.20 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	10.61 ft (3.23 m)
Maximum Overall Height	146.00 in (370.84 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	50.40 in (128.02 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	19.89 in (50.52 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket	76.41 in (194.08 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler	47.20 in (119.89 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear	58.50 in (148.59 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	76.38 in (194.01 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	58.47 in (148.51 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Weight	5,709.00 lbs (2,589.56 kg)
Wheel Base	3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Wheelbase	3.24 ft (0.99 m)
Width	5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Width Over Tires	5.01 ft (1.53 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3024C
Engine Power - Iso 14396	51.00 hp (38.03 kw)
Gross Power	52.00 hp (38.78 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	52.00 hp (38.78 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	49.00 hp (36.54 kw)
Net Power	49.70 hp (37.06 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	50.00 hp (37.29 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec	50.00 hp (37.29 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	49.00 hp (36.54 kw)
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	15.90 gpm (60.18 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3103.9 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow	Standard flow
Hydraulic Power	28.20 hp (21.03 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	15.60 gpm (59.05 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3100 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	3,785.40 lbs (1,717.03 kg)
Operating Load Rating	1,400.00 lbs (635.03 kg)
Tipping Angle	2799.9 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	3,057.00 lbs (1,386.63 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	3,787.00 lbs (1,717.76 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 216B Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Fuel Capacity	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Max Speed	7.80 mph (12.55 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	5,707.80 lbs (2,589.02 kg)
Tire Size	10x16.5 6PR

Power Train

Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward	7.90 mph (12.71 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	7.90 mph (12.71 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 216B Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Cooling System	2.60 gal (9.84 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 216B Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	5,709.00 lbs (2,589.56 kg)

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