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Caterpillar 248B Skid Steer Loader Specs

The Caterpillar 248B Skid Steer Loader is a versatile and powerful machine, ideal for a variety of construction and landscaping tasks. With a turbocharged engine providing 80 horsepower and a hydraulic system capable of high flow XPS, this skid steer offers excellent performance and efficiency. Its compact dimensions, with a maximum overall height of 156 inches and an operating weight of 7321 pounds, make it maneuverable in tight spaces while still offering a maximum lift height of 10.2 feet. The Caterpillar 248B is designed for reliability and productivity in heavy-duty work environments.


Cab

Caterpillar 248B 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 248B 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 6.75 ft (2.06 m)
Height - Top Of Cab 6.84 ft (2.08 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 6.87 ft (2.09 m)
Length 11.42 ft (3.48 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 7,320.00 lbs (3,320.30 kg)
Wheel Base 3.75 ft (1.14 m)
Wheelbase 3.73 ft (1.14 m)
Width 5.42 ft (1.65 m)
Width Over Tires 5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 248B 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 76.00 hp (56.67 kw)
Net Power 76.50 hp (57.05 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269 77.00 hp (57.42 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec 77.00 hp (57.42 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349 76.00 hp (56.67 kw)
Stroke 4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 248B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity 33.10 gpm (125.28 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 4061.1 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 248B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power 78.20 hp (58.31 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow 33.02 gpm (124.98 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061.06 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4060 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 248B 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 248B Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 4,592.22 lbs (2,083.00 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 248B 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
Operating Weight 7,319.40 lbs (3,320.03 kg)
Tire Size 12x16.5 10PR

Power Train

Caterpillar 248B 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 248B 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 248B Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight 7,321.00 lbs (3,320.75 kg)
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