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Caterpillar 246 Skid Steer Loader

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 246 ➔

The Caterpillar 246 is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's compact equipment lineup and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility work. The machine features a lift-arm design that supports a range of attachments, including buckets, forks, augers, and grapples. The Caterpillar 246 is built for maneuverability in confined spaces and is suited to jobs requiring frequent loading and transport of bulk materials. Its compact footprint and attachment versatility make it a practical choice for contractors and operators working in varied jobsite conditions.

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Cab

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

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	41.00 in (104.14 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	7.90 ft (2.41 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	94.00 in (238.76 cm)
Ground Clearance	9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	138.00 in (350.52 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	110.00 in (279.40 cm)
Length w/o Bucket	9.20 ft (2.80 m)
Length with Bucket	11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Maximum Overall Height	156.00 in (396.24 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	21.00 in (53.34 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	23.20 in (58.93 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket	86.50 in (219.71 cm)
Vehicle Width over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Wheel Base	3.80 ft (1.16 m)
Wheelbase	3.80 ft (1.16 m)
Width Over Tires	6.10 ft (1.86 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Displacement	183.00 cu in (2,998.84 cu cm)
Engine Make	Caterpillar
Engine Model	Cat 3034C
Net Flywheel Power	55.00 hp (41.01 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2600 rpm
Stroke	4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow	Standard flow
Loader Hydraulic Flow	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3300 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)

Loader

Bucket Capacity	0.60 cu yd (0.46 cu m)
Operating Load Rating	2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg)
Tipping Angle	3410 degrees

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	4,339.00 lbs (1,968.14 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	5,259.00 lbs (2,385.45 kg)
Fuel Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	13.80 gal (52.23 l)
Max Speed	6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Operating Speed	7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
Operating Weight	7,230.00 lbs (3,279.48 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2,100.00 lbs (952.55 kg)
Tipping Load	4,000.00 lbs (1,814.37 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box - Each Side	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Cooling System	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Engine Crankcase	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Fuel Tank	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Hydraulic System	13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Weights

Operating Weight

7,087.00 lbs (3,214.61 kg)

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