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Caterpillar 252B Skid Steer Loader Specs

The Caterpillar 252B is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction work. It is part of Caterpillar's B-series compact equipment lineup and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, utility work, and jobsite cleanup. The 252B features a vertical lift design, which provides improved reach and lift height for loading trucks and placing materials. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow for attachments, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined areas. The Caterpillar 252B is compatible with a wide range of skid steer attachments.


Cab

Caterpillar 252B 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 252B Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 8.40 in (21.34 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 10.59 ft (3.23 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 13.60 in (34.54 cm)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle 41.00 in (104.14 cm)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 95.00 in (241.30 cm)
Ground Clearance 0.67 ft (0.20 m)
Height 7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Height - Top Of Cab 6.92 ft (2.11 m)
Length 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground 142.00 in (360.68 cm)
Length - Without Bucket 114.00 in (289.56 cm)
Maximum Overall Height 160.00 in (406.40 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel 52.00 in (132.08 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 33.00 in (83.82 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket 86.00 in (218.44 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler 52.00 in (132.08 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear 67.00 in (170.18 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires 72.00 in (182.88 cm)
Weight 7,860.00 lbs (3,565.24 kg)
Wheel Base 4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Width 6.00 ft (1.83 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 252B Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore 3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement 201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat 3044C DIT
Engine Power - Iso 14396 71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Gross Power 73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995 73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Net Flywheel Power 70.00 hp (52.20 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269 71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec 71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349 70.00 hp (52.20 kw)
Stroke 4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 252B 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

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 252B Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 5,229.36 lbs (2,372.00 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 5,508.00 lbs (2,498.39 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity 2,500.00 lbs (1,133.98 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight 2,550.00 lbs (1,156.66 kg)
Tipping Load 5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 252B Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward 6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option 11.00 mph (17.70 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option 11.00 mph (17.70 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 252B Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side 2.10 gal (7.95 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 14.00 gal (52.99 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 252B Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight 7,832.00 lbs (3,552.54 kg)
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