Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 232D3 is a compact skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and material handling applications. It features a vertical lift path for improved reach and lift height, making it suitable for loading trucks, pallet handling, and site cleanup. The 232D3 is part of Caterpillar's D3 series and is commonly equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow for attachments, and a sealed, pressurized cab option. Its compact frame supports maneuverability in confined work areas, while the quick-attach system allows use with buckets, forks, augers, and other skid steer attachments.
| Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift | 118.10 in (299.97 cm) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
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| Engine | C2.2 CRDI — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power HP (KW) | 67 (50) — Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Gross Power | 67.10 hp (50.04 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Loader Hydraulic Power | 35.50 hp (26.47 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 6,514.00 lbs (2,954.70 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Width IN. (CM) | 59 (150) — Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1,900.00 lbs (861.83 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50% | 1,900 (865) — Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Speed Fwd/Rev | 7.6/11.1 mph (12.23 kph) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.6/11.1 mph (12.23 kph) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Travel Speed mph | 7.6/11.1 mph (12.23 kph) — Starting 2021 Model Year |