Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Specs

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 232D ➔

The Caterpillar 232D is a compact skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and material handling applications. It features a vertical lift path for improved reach at full height, making it suitable for loading trucks, pallet handling, and site cleanup. The 232D is powered by a diesel engine and uses a hydrostatic drive system for responsive control and maneuverability in confined spaces. Caterpillar's D Series platform includes operator-focused cab design, auxiliary hydraulic capability, and compatibility with a wide range of attachments. The 232D is commonly used where compact size, lifting performance, and attachment versatility are required.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
ENGINE POWER	60.00 hp (44.74 kw) - Starting 2019
OPERATING LOAD	1,850.00 lbs (839.15 kg) - Starting 2016
OPERATING WIDTH	59.00 in (149.86 cm) - Starting 2019
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%)	1,850.00 lbs (839.15 kg) - Starting 2019

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.

Cab

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Fops Level Ii	ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Rops	ISO 3471:2008

Dimensions

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.40 in (21.34 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	9.85 ft (3.00 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	8.81 in (22.38 cm)
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle	35.21 in (89.43 cm)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	88.70 in (225.30 cm)
Departure Angle	27.9 degrees
Ground Clearance	0.56 ft (0.17 m)
Height	6.58 ft (2.01 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.66 ft (2.03 m)
Length	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	127.30 in (323.34 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	99.30 in (252.22 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle	47.4 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	150.90 in (383.29 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel To Ground	49.20 in (124.97 cm)
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1524 mm (60 in) dirt bucket, Cat 10 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	88.2 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	25.70 in (65.28 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Bucket	77.80 in (197.61 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Coupler	43.40 in (110.24 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	59.60 in (151.38 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	58.90 in (149.61 cm)
Weight	6,213.00 lbs (2,818.17 kg)
Wheel Base	3.46 ft (1.05 m)
Width	4.75 ft (1.45 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm)
Displacement	134.30 cu in (2,200.79 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C2.2 CRDI
Gross Power - Sae J1995	67.10 hp (50.04 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	65.80 hp (49.07 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	66.50 hp (49.59 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	65.80 hp (49.07 kw)
Peak Torque - 1,500 Rpm - Sae J1995	153.00 lbs ft (207.44 nm)
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	50.90 hp (37.96 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	26.00 gpm (98.41 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	35.50 hp (26.47 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	18.00 gpm (68.13 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3336 psi

Noise Level

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Noise Level specifications
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
Note (1)	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2)	*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (3)	**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	3,984.00 lbs (1,807.11 kg)
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1524 mm (60 in) dirt bucket, Cat 10 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacity	1,850.00 lbs (839.15 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	1,950.00 lbs (884.51 kg)
Tipping Load	3,700.00 lbs (1,678.29 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - One Speed	7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - Two Speed Option	11.10 mph (17.86 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Engine Crankcase	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Hydraulic System	11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.00 gal (34.07 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 232D Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Note	*Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1524 mm (60 in) dirt bucket, Cat 10 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight	6,213.00 lbs (2,818.17 kg)

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