- Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 236B ➔
The Caterpillar 236B is a compact skid steer loader designed for material handling, site preparation, landscaping, and general construction work. It features a vertical lift path for improved reach and load placement, making it suitable for loading trucks, moving pallets, and working with a range of attachments. The 236B is part of Caterpillar's skid steer loader lineup and is commonly used in confined job sites where maneuverability is important. Typical applications include grading, digging, backfilling, and snow removal. Its compact frame, hydraulic attachment capability, and operator-focused design support versatile performance across construction and maintenance tasks.
Cab
| FOPS | SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
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| FOPS Level II | SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
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| ROPS | SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO 3471:1994
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 10.00 in (25.40 cm)
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 10.20 ft (3.11 m)
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| Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle | 41.00 in (104.14 cm)
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| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 7.90 ft (2.41 m)
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| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 94.00 in (238.76 cm)
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| Ground Clearance | 9.30 in (23.62 cm)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 6.90 ft (2.10 m)
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| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 138.00 in (350.52 cm)
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| Length - Without Bucket | 110.00 in (279.40 cm)
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| Length w/o Bucket | 9.20 ft (2.80 m)
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| Length with Bucket | 11.60 ft (3.54 m)
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| Maximum Overall Height | 156.00 in (396.24 cm)
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| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 53.00 in (134.62 cm)
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| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 21.00 in (53.34 cm)
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 21.30 in (54.10 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Bucket | 83.00 in (210.82 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Coupler | 52.00 in (132.08 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Rear | 64.00 in (162.56 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket | 82.60 in (209.80 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - machine rear | 63.90 in (162.31 cm)
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| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66.00 in (167.64 cm)
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| Wheel Base | 3.80 ft (1.16 m)
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| Wheelbase | 3.80 ft (1.16 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 5.50 ft (1.68 m)
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Engine
| Aspiration | turbocharged
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| Bore | 3.70 in (9.40 cm)
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| Engine Make | Caterpillar
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| Engine Model | Cat 3044C DIT
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| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
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| Net Flywheel Power | 70.00 hp (52.20 kw)
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| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC | 71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 70.00 hp (52.20 kw)
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| Stroke | 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow | Standard flow
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| Hydraulic Power | 42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
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| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
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| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi
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| Pump Flow Capacity | 22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
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| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9 psi
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Loader
| Breakout Force | 5482.9 psi
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| Operating Load Rating | 1,748.30 lbs (793.02 kg)
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| Tipping Angle | 3496.6 degrees
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps
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| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 4,656.20 lbs (2,112.02 kg)
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| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 5,484.00 lbs (2,487.50 kg)
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| Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side | 1.90 gal (7.19 l)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.70 gal (10.22 l)
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| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 2.70 gal (10.22 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 23.80 gal (90.08 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 13.80 gal (52.23 l)
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| Max Speed | 7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
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| Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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| Operating Weight | 7,006.30 lbs (3,178.01 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity | 1,750.00 lbs (793.79 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 1,850.00 lbs (839.15 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 4,012.00 lbs (1,819.81 kg)
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| Tire Size | 12x16.5 10PR
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Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
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| Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option | 11.60 mph (18.67 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse | 7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option | 11.60 mph (18.67 kph)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Chain Box - Each Side | 1.80 gal (6.81 l)
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| Cooling System | 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 23.80 gal (90.08 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 13.70 gal (51.85 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 9.20 gal (34.82 l)
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 7,007.00 lbs (3,178.33 kg)
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