Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 246C is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction work. It is part of Caterpillar's compact equipment lineup and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility applications. The 246C features a vertical lift design for improved reach at full height, making it suitable for truck loading and pallet handling. It is compatible with a range of attachments, including buckets, forks, augers, and grapples. The machine is built for maneuverability in confined spaces and is typically selected for tasks requiring versatility, compact size, and reliable performance on job sites.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of ROPS	83.00 in (210.82 cm) - Starting 2010
Approx. Machine Weight	7,480.00 lbs (3,392.88 kg) - Starting 2008
B Length to coupler	117.00 in (297.18 cm) - Starting 2010
Blade surface height at level lift arms	60.40 in (153.42 cm) - Starting 2010
Blade surface height at maximum height	118.70 in (301.50 cm) - Starting 2010
Blade surface height at minimum lift	3.50 in (8.89 cm) - Starting 2010
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm) - Starting 2010
Breakout force - lift	5,714.00 lbs (2,591.83 kg) - Starting 2010
Breakout force - tilt	6,475.00 lbs (2,937.01 kg) - Starting 2010
Bucket overall width	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2010
C Length with bucket on ground	145.00 in (368.30 cm) - Starting 2010
Capacity at 50% with counter- weight	2,350.00 lbs (1,065.94 kg) - Starting 2008
Carriage height above blade top	36.60 in (92.96 cm) - Starting 2010
Carriage overall width without step	45.60 in (115.82 cm) - Starting 2010
Carriage step additional width	4.20 in (10.67 cm) - Starting 2010
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket	115.00 in (292.10 cm) - Starting 2013
D Maximum overall height	157.00 in (398.78 cm) - Starting 2010
Dig depth with level bucket	1.10 in (2.79 cm) - Starting 2010
Displacement	201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm) - Starting 2010
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump	93.90 in (238.51 cm) - Starting 2010
E Ground clearance	8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2010
Engine Model	C3.4 DIT - Starting 2010
F Departure angle	26 deg - Starting 2010
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	40 deg - Starting 2013
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back	85 deg - Starting 2013
Flywheel Power: Gross	75.00 hp (55.93 kw) - Starting 2013
Flywheel Power: Net	73.00 hp (54.44 kw) - Starting 2010
Front clearance circle radius (with bucket)	87.00 in (220.98 cm) - Starting 2013
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.00 US gal (98.00 L) - Starting 2010
G Wheelbase	49.00 in (124.46 cm) - Starting 2010
Gross	75.00 hp (55.93 kw) - Starting 2010
Ground Clearance	8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2010
H Bumper overhang from axle	43.00 in (109.22 cm) - Starting 2010
Height to Top of Cab	82.80 in (210.31 cm) - Starting 2008
Hinge pin height at carry position	7.80 in (19.81 cm) - Starting 2010
Hinge pin height at maximum lift	122.90 in (312.17 cm) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Empty Bucket - Dump (HF)	2.50 sec (2.50 Seconds) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Empty Bucket - Lower (Empty, - Float Down) (HF)	3.60 sec (4.00 Seconds) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Empty Bucket - Raise (HF)	3.10 sec (3.10 Seconds) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Empty Bucket - Total (HF)	9.20 sec (9.60 Seconds) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty - Bucket, Standard (Optional) - Dump	2.50 sec (2.50 Seconds) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty - Bucket, Standard (Optional) - Lower (Empty, Float Down)	3.60 sec (4.00 Seconds) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty - Bucket, Standard (Optional) - Raise	3.10 sec (3.10 Seconds) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty - Bucket, Standard (Optional) - Total	9.20 sec (9.60 Seconds) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic Pressure - Standard	3,335.00 psi (23,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic Pressure - XPS	4,061.00 psi (28,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic Pump Capacity	22.00 US gpm (84.00 L/min) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Pump Capacity - Standard	22.00 US gpm (84.00 L/min) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic Pump Capacity - XPS	33.00 US gpm (125.00 L/min) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	15.00 US gal (57.00 L) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	11.00 US gal (42.00 L) - Starting 2010
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump	95.00 in (241.30 cm) - Starting 2010
K Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	40 deg - Starting 2010
L Floor angle at maximum lift/rack	85 deg - Starting 2010
Length to Coupler	145.30 in (369.06 cm) - Starting 2008
M Clearance at maximum lift/level	115.00 in (292.10 cm) - Starting 2010
Maximum floor angle - at carry position	26 deg - Starting 2010
Maximum floor angle at minimum lift	26.4 deg - Starting 2010
Maximum overall height	164.00 in (416.56 cm) - Starting 2013
N Hinge pin height at maximum lift	123.00 in (312.42 cm) - Starting 2010
Net Power	73.00 hp (54.44 kw) - Starting 2008
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2010
O Reach at level lift arm/bucket	55.00 in (139.70 cm) - Starting 2010
One Speed Forward	0.00-7.70 mph (0.00-12.39 kph)
One Speed Reverse	0.00-7.70 mph (0.00-12.39 kph)
Operating weight	7,456.00 lbs (3,381.99 kg) - Starting 2010
Optional	60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2013
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine	160.00 in (406.40 cm) - Starting 2010
Overall length with bucket on ground	146.50 in (372.11 cm) - Starting 2010
Product Identification Prefix	JAY - Starting 2008
Rated bucket capacity	0.54 cu yd (0.41 cu m) - Starting 2010
Rated Engine RPM	2500 rpm - Starting 2010
Rated operating capacity	2,150.00 lbs (975.22 kg) - Starting 2010
Rated Operating Capacity at 50%	2,150.00 lbs (975.22 kg) - Starting 2008
Reach at level lift arm/bucket	60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2013
Reach at maximum lift/dump	27.00 in (68.58 cm) - Starting 2013
Shank front face reach at level lift arms	33.10 in (84.07 cm) - Starting 2010
Shank front face reach at maximum height	14.80 in (37.59 cm) - Starting 2010
Shank front face reach at minimum lift	16.10 in (40.89 cm) - Starting 2010
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm) - Starting 2010
Struck capacity	0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m) - Starting 2010
Tipping load	4,083.00 lbs (1,852.02 kg) - Starting 2010
Top Travel Speed km/h (mph	19.3 (12.0 - Starting 2008
Tread Width: Standard	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2013
Two Speed Forward	0.00-12.00 mph (0.00-19.31 kph)
Two Speed Reverse	0.00-12.00 mph (0.00-19.31 kph)
Width	68.50 in (173.99 cm) - Starting 2010
Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2010
Years Built	2008 - 2013

Cab

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii	SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Rops	SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.80 in (19.81 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	42.80 in (108.71 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump	7.95 ft (2.42 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	95.40 in (242.32 cm)
Departure Angle	26 degrees
Ground Clearance	8.81 in (22.38 cm)
Height	6.83 ft (2.08 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.83 ft (2.08 m)
Length	12.17 ft (3.71 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	145.31 in (369.09 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	117.20 in (297.69 cm)
Length W/O Bucket	10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Length With Bucket	12.11 ft (3.69 m)
Maximum Dump Angle	40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	157.40 in (399.80 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	54.60 in (138.68 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	85 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	23.60 in (59.94 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	23.60 in (59.94 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket	85.30 in (216.66 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler	54.60 in (138.68 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear	68.10 in (172.97 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	94.90 in (241.05 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	58.50 in (148.59 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Weight	7,381.00 lbs (3,347.97 kg)
Wheel Base	4.07 ft (1.24 m)
Wheelbase	4.07 ft (1.24 m)
Width	5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Width Over Tires	5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement	201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3044C DIT
Gross Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Net Power	73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power	42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	7,328.00 lbs (3,323.93 kg)
Bucket Capacity	0.5 cu yd
Operating Load Rating	2,150.00 lbs (975.22 kg)
Tipping Angle	4300 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	7,328.00 lbs (3,323.93 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	2,150.00 lbs (975.22 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	2,350.00 lbs (1,065.94 kg)
Tipping Load	4,300.00 lbs (1,950.45 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Capacity	26.00 gal (98.41 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Max Speed	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operational Weight	7,381.00 lbs (3,347.97 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Cooling System	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Crankcase	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank	26.00 gal (98.41 l)
Hydraulic System	15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Hydraulic Tank	11.00 gal (41.64 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 246C Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	7,480.00 lbs (3,392.88 kg)