- Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 246B ➔
The Caterpillar 246B is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's B-series compact equipment line and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility work. The 246B features a vertical lift path for improved reach at truck height and load placement. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic attachment capability, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined spaces. The model is recognized for compatibility with a wide range of buckets, forks, augers, and other skid steer attachments.
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 ISO3471:1994
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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 | 9.00 in (22.86 cm)
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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 | 80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
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| Gross Power | 79.20 hp (59.06 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
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| Net Flywheel Power | 78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
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| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC | 78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 78.00 hp (58.17 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 | 1,999.60 lbs (907.00 kg)
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| Tipping Angle | 3999.2 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 | 7.80 mph (12.55 kph)
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| Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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| Operating Weight | 7,140.80 lbs (3,239.02 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity | 2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2,100.00 lbs (952.55 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 4,188.00 lbs (1,899.65 kg)
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| Tire Size | 12x16.5 10PR
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Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
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| Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option | 11.80 mph (18.99 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse | 7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option | 11.80 mph (18.99 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 | 7,142.00 lbs (3,239.56 kg)
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