Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Specs

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 250 ➔

General Specifications

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
Engine Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw) - Starting 2025
Gross Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight	7,829 lb - Starting 2025
Operating Width	62 / 66 - Starting 2026
Rated Operating Capacity	2,689 lb - Starting 2025
Rated Operating Capacity LBS. (KG) 50%	2,689 (1220) - Starting 2025

Cab

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I - Starting 2026
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional) - Starting 2026
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008 - Starting 2026

Dimensions

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.90 in (20.07 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	124.00 in (314.96 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	3.00 in (7.62 cm) - Starting 2026
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	96.20 in (244.35 cm) - Starting 2026
Departure Angle	23 degrees - Starting 2026
Ground Clearance	7.70 in (19.56 cm) - Starting 2026
Height	6.83 ft (2.08 m)
Height - Top of Cab	81.90 in (208.03 cm) - Starting 2026
Length	11.25 ft (3.43 m)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	135.00 in (342.90 cm) - Starting 2026
Length - Without Bucket	110.20 in (279.91 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dump Angle	46 degrees - Starting 2026
Maximum Overall Height	155.80 in (395.73 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	32.80 in (83.31 cm) - Starting 2026
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	97 degrees - Starting 2026
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	17.60 in (44.70 cm) - Starting 2026
Roll Back Angle	28 degrees - Starting 2026
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	79.70 in (202.44 cm) - Starting 2026
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	51.00 in (129.54 cm) - Starting 2026
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	64.90 in (164.85 cm) - Starting 2026
Vehicle Width over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2026
Weight	2,689.00 lbs (1,219.71 kg)
Wheel Base	43.10 in (109.47 cm) - Starting 2026
Width	5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.50 in (8.89 cm) - Starting 2026
Displacement	171.00 cu in (2,802.19 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Engine Model	Cat C2.8T (turbo) - Starting 2026
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	74.00 hp (55.18 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - ISO 9249	73.00 hp (54.44 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - SAE 1349	73.00 hp (54.44 kw) - Starting 2026
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	221.00 lbs ft (299.63 nm) - Starting 2026
Stroke	4.30 in (10.92 cm) - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	60.90 hp (45.41 kw) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30.00 gpm (113.55 lpm) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	71.00 hp (52.95 kw) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30.00 gpm (113.55 lpm) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.40 hp (34.60 kw) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	20.00 gpm (75.70 lpm) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi - Starting 2026

Noise Level

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Noise Level specifications
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	5,948.00 lbs (2,697.97 kg) - Starting 2026
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	6,784.00 lbs (3,077.17 kg) - Starting 2026
Rated Operating Capacity	2,689.00 lbs (1,219.71 kg) - Starting 2026
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2,912.00 lbs (1,320.86 kg) - Starting 2026
Tipping Load	5,378.00 lbs (2,439.42 kg) - Starting 2026

Power Train

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	8.00 mph (12.87 kph) - Starting 2026
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	10.50 mph (16.90 kph) - Starting 2026

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	2.20 gal (8.33 l) - Starting 2026
Cooling System	3.00 gal (11.36 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Crankcase	2.10 gal (7.95 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank	24.90 gal (94.25 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System	9.70 gal (36.71 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank	6.90 gal (26.12 l) - Starting 2026

Sustainability

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Sustainability specifications
Recyclability	94% - Starting 2026

Weights

Caterpillar 250 Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	7,829.00 lbs (3,551.18 kg) - Starting 2026

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