Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Specs

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.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of ROPS	82.00 in (208.28 cm) - Starting 2006
Approx. Machine Weight	7,142.00 lbs (3,239.56 kg) - Starting 2004
B Length to coupler	110.00 in (279.40 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at level lift arms	58.00 in (147.32 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at maximum height	116.00 in (294.64 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at minimum lift	2.80 in (7.11 cm) - Starting 2006
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm) - Starting 2006
Bucket overall width	68.00 in (172.72 cm) - Starting 2006
C Length with bucket on ground	138.00 in (350.52 cm) - Starting 2006
Capacity at 50% with counter- weight	2,100.00 lbs (952.55 kg) - Starting 2004
Carriage height above blade top	36.40 in (92.46 cm) - Starting 2006
Carriage overall width without step	45.00 in (114.30 cm) - Starting 2006
Carriage step additional width	4.25 in (10.79 cm) - Starting 2006
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket	113.70 in (288.80 cm) - Starting 2006
D Maximum overall height	156.00 in (396.24 cm) - Starting 2006
Dig depth with level bucket	0.63 in (1.60 cm) - Starting 2006
Displacement	201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm) - Starting 2006
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump	91.80 in (233.17 cm) - Starting 2006
E Ground clearance	9.00 in (22.86 cm) - Starting 2006
Engine Model	3044C DIT - Starting 2006
F Departure angle	28 deg - Starting 2006
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	39.9 deg - Starting 2006
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack	97.4 deg - Starting 2006
Flywheel Power: Net	76.00 hp (56.67 kw) - Starting 2006
Front clearance circle radius (w/bucket)	85.20 in (216.41 cm) - Starting 2006
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.80 US gal (90.00 L) - Starting 2006
G Wheelbase	45.00 in (114.30 cm) - Starting 2006
Gross	80.00 hp (59.66 kw) - Starting 2006
Ground Clearance	9.00 in (22.86 cm) - Starting 2006
H Bumper overhang from axle	41.00 in (104.14 cm) - Starting 2006
Height to Top of Cab	82.00 in (208.28 cm) - Starting 2004
Hinge pin height at carry position	10.00 in (25.40 cm) - Starting 2006
Hinge pin height at maximum lift	127.00 in (322.58 cm) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic Pump Capacity	22.00 US gpm (83.00 L/min) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	13.70 US gal (52.00 L) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	9.20 US gal (35.00 L) - Starting 2006
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump	94.00 in (238.76 cm) - Starting 2006
K Clearance at maximum lift/level	114.00 in (289.56 cm) - Starting 2006
L Hinge pin height at maximum lift	122.00 in (309.88 cm) - Starting 2006
Length to Coupler	110.00 in (279.40 cm) - Starting 2004
M Reach at level lift arm/bucket	53.00 in (134.62 cm) - Starting 2006
Maximum floor angle - at carry position	29.4 deg - Starting 2006
Maximum overall height	159.10 in (404.11 cm) - Starting 2006
Net Power	78.00 hp (58.17 kw) - Starting 2004
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2006
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine	159.20 in (404.37 cm) - Starting 2006
Overall length with bucket on ground	141.60 in (359.66 cm) - Starting 2006
Product Identification Prefix	PAT - Starting 2004
Rated bucket capacity	0.52 cu yd (0.40 cu m) - Starting 2006
Rated Engine RPM	2600 rpm - Starting 2006
Rated operating capacity	2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg) - Starting 2006
Rated Operating Capacity at 50%	2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg) - Starting 2004
Reach at level lift arm/bucket	56.60 in (143.76 cm) - Starting 2006
Reach at maximum lift/dump	23.30 in (59.18 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at level lift arms	30.00 in (76.20 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at maximum height	10.70 in (27.18 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at minimum lift	13.00 in (33.02 cm) - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Dump	2.2 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Lower (Empty, Float Down)	2.8 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Raise	2.7 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Total	7.7 - Starting 2006
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm) - Starting 2006
Struck capacity	0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m) - Starting 2006
Top Travel Speed km/h (mph	12.5/19.1 (7.7/11.8 - Starting 2004
Tread Width	60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2006
Width	68.00 in (172.72 cm) - Starting 2006
Width Over Tires	72.00 in (182.88 cm) - Starting 2006
Years Built	2004 - 2007

Cab

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
Rops	SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.17 ft (3.10 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	41.00 in (104.14 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump	7.87 ft (2.40 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	94.00 in (238.76 cm)
Ground Clearance	9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Height	6.92 ft (2.11 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.84 ft (2.08 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.87 ft (2.09 m)
Length	11.50 ft (3.51 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	9.19 ft (2.80 m)
Length With Bucket	11.54 ft (3.52 m)
Maximum Overall Height	156.00 in (396.24 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	53.00 in (134.62 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	21.00 in (53.34 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	21.30 in (54.10 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket	83.00 in (210.82 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler	52.00 in (132.08 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear	64.00 in (162.56 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	82.56 in (209.70 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	63.90 in (162.31 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Weight	7,140.00 lbs (3,238.65 kg)
Wheel Base	3.75 ft (1.14 m)
Wheelbase	3.73 ft (1.14 m)
Width	5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Width Over Tires	5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3044C DIT
Engine Power - Iso 14396	80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Gross Power	82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power	79.20 hp (59.06 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec	78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow	Standard flow
Hydraulic Power	42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	5,482.90 lbs (2,487.00 kg)
Operating Load Rating	1,999.60 lbs (907.00 kg)
Tipping Angle	3999.2 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	4,656.16 lbs (2,112.00 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	5,484.00 lbs (2,487.50 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	4,188.00 lbs (1,899.65 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side	1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Fuel Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	13.80 gal (52.23 l)
Max Speed	7.80 mph (12.55 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operational Weight	7,140.80 lbs (3,239.02 kg)
Tire Size	12x16.5 10PR

Power Train

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option	11.80 mph (18.99 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option	11.80 mph (18.99 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Engine Crankcase	2.60 gal (9.84 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

Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	7,142.00 lbs (3,239.56 kg)