Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 246D3 is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction work. It is part of Caterpillar's D3 series and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, utility, and jobsite applications. The 246D3 features a compact frame, vertical lift design, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic attachments. It is built for maneuverability in confined spaces while supporting productive digging, lifting, and transport tasks. The model is typically equipped with a diesel engine, operator cab options, and controls suited for daily equipment operation in demanding work environments.
| Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift | 124.20 in (315.47 cm) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
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| Engine | C3.3B DIT — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 74.00 hp (55.18 kw) — Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Gross Power | 74.30 hp (55.41 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Loader Hydraulic Power | 44.00 hp (32.81 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 7,478.00 lbs (3,391.97 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Width | 66 / 72 — Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2,200.00 lbs (997.90 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50% | 2,200 (1,000) — Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Speed Fwd/Rev | 7.7/11 mph (12.39 kph) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.7/11 mph (12.39 kph) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Travel Speed mph | 7.7/11 mph (12.39 kph) — Starting 2021 Model Year |