# 2003 Caterpillar 246 **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 89547989 - **Year:** 2003 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 246 - **Category:** Skid Steer Loaders - **Hours:** 7083 - **Serial number:** CAT00246C5SZ07459 - **Location:** Los Angeles, Ca - **Auction starts:** 2026-11-04 ## Description Located in Lane 3 Spot 25, Enclosed Cab (Door missing), Joystick Steering, 2003 US EPA Label, Manual Quick Coupler, 66 in Bucket Closing Time: 2026-11-04 08:42:30 AM ## Manufacturer specifications ### Cab - **Fops:** SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I - **Fops Level Ii:** SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional) - **Rops:** SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994 ### Dimensions - **Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position:** 10 in (25.4 cm) - **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.17 ft (3.1 m) - **Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle:** 41 in (104.14 cm) - **Clearance At Max Lift And Dump:** 7.87 ft (2.4 m) - **Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump:** 94 in (238.76 cm) - **Ground Clearance:** 9 in (22.86 cm) - **Height:** 6.9167 ft (2.11 m) - **Height - Top Of Cab:** 6.84 ft (2.08 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 6.87 ft (2.09 m) - **Length:** 11.5 ft (3.51 m) - **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 138 in (350.52 cm) - **Length - Without Bucket:** 110 in (279.4 cm) - **Length W/O Bucket:** 9.19 ft (2.8 m) - **Length With Bucket:** 11.8 ft (3.6 m) - **Maximum Overall Height:** 156 in (396.24 cm) - **Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump:** 21 in (53.34 cm) - **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 23.12 in (58.72 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket:** 86.5 in (219.71 cm) - **Vehicle Width Over Tires:** 66 in (167.64 cm) - **Weight:** 7090 lbs (3215.97 kg) - **Wheel Base:** 3.73 ft (1.14 m) - **Wheelbase:** 3.73 ft (1.14 m) - **Width:** 6 ft (1.83 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 6.01 ft (1.83 m) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged - **Bore:** 3.9 in (9.91 cm) - **Displacement:** 183 cu in (2998.84 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** Cat 3034C - **Gross Power:** 80 hp (59.66 kw) - **Net Flywheel Power:** 55 hp (41.01 kw) - **Net Power:** 74 hp (55.18 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 4 - **Power Measured @:** 2600 rpm - **Stroke:** 4 in (10.16 cm) ### General Specifications - **A Height to top of ROPS (since 2001):** 82 in (2092 mm) - **Approx. Machine Weight (since 1999):** 7087 lbs (3214 kg) - **B Length to coupler (since 2001):** 110 in (2800 mm) - **Bore (since 2001):** 3.8 in (97 mm) - **Bucket overall width (since 2001):** 68 in (1730 mm) - **C Length with bucket on ground (since 2001):** 138 in (3515 mm) - **Capacity at 50% with counter- weight (since 1999):** 2100 lbs (952 kg) - **D Maximum overall height (since 2001):** 156 in (3965 mm) - **Displacement (since 2001):** 183 cu in (3 L) - **Engine Model (since 1999):** 3034 T - **F Departure angle (since 2001):** 28 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2001):** 39.9 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack (since 2001):** 97.4 deg - **Flywheel Power: Gross (since 2001):** 80 hp (60 kW) - **Flywheel Power: Net (since 2001):** 74 hp (55 kW) - **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2001):** 23.8 US gal (90 L) - **G Wheelbase (since 2001):** 45 in (1134 mm) - **Ground clearance (since 2001):** 9 in (235 mm) - **H Bumper overhang from axle (since 2001):** 41 in (1038 mm) - **Height to Top of Cab (since 1999):** 82 in (2092 mm) - **Hinge pin height at carry position (since 2001):** 10 in (257 mm) - **Hydraulic Pump Capacity (since 2001):** 22 US gpm (83 L/min) - **Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank) (since 2001):** 13.7 US gal (52 L) - **Hydraulic Tank Capacity (since 2001):** 9.2 US gal (35 L) - **J Clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2001):** 94 in (2398 mm) - **K Clearance at maximum lift/level (since 2001):** 114 in (2908 mm) - **L Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2001):** 122 in (3099 mm) - **Length to Coupler (since 1999):** 110 in (2800 mm) - **M Reach at level liftarm/bucket (since 2001):** 53 in (1357 mm) - **Maximum floor angle - at carry position (since 2001):** 29.4 deg - **Maximum Forward Speed (since 1999):** 7.5 mph (12.1 km/h) - **Net Power (since 1999):** 74 hp (55 kW) - **No. Cylinders (since 2001):** 4 - **Product Identification Prefix (since 1999):** 5SZ - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2001):** 2600 rpm - **Rated operating capacity (since 2001):** 2000 lbs (907 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity at 50% (since 1999):** 2000 lbs (907 kg) - **Speeds Reverse - Dump (since 2001):** 2.0 - **Speeds Reverse - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (since 2001):** 2.8 - **Speeds Reverse - Raise (since 2001):** 2.8 - **Speeds Reverse - Total (since 2001):** 7.6 - **Stroke (since 2001):** 3.9 in (100 mm) - **Tread Width (since 2001):** 60 in (1514 mm) - **Width over Tires (since 1999):** 66 in (1676 mm) - **Years Built (since 1999):** 1,999 - 2,003 ### Hydraulic - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm) ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Flow:** Standard flow - **Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm) - **Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3300 psi ### Loader - **Bucket Capacity:** 0.6 cu yd - **Operating Load Rating:** 2000 lbs (907.19 kg) - **Tipping Angle:** 3410 degrees ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder:** 4339 lbs (1968.14 kg) - **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 5259 lbs (2385.45 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity:** 2000 lbs (907.19 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight:** 2100 lbs (952.55 kg) - **Tipping Load:** 4000 lbs (1814.37 kg) ### Operational - **Fuel Capacity:** 23.8 gal (90.08 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 13.8 gal (52.23 l) - **Max Speed:** 6.9 mph (11.1 kph) - **Operating Speed:** 7.6 mph (12.23 kph) - **Operational Weight:** 7230 lbs (3279.48 kg) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Chain Box - Each Side:** 2 gal (7.57 l) - **Cooling System:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 23.8 gal (90.08 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 13.7 gal (51.85 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 9.2 gal (34.82 l) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 7087 lbs (3214.61 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 246 is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's compact equipment lineup and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility work. The 246 features a compact frame, hydraulic attachment capability, and a vertical lift path for improved reach at full height. Typical applications include pallet handling, bucket work, and attachment-driven jobs such as augering or sweeping. As a Caterpillar skid steer loader, the 246 is recognized for versatility, maneuverability, and compatibility with a wide range of work tools and jobsite conditions. ## Photos ![2003 Caterpillar 246](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23397/639/b58c0ab4-1ba5-4e63-b595-f80e29df33ad-hr.jpg) ![2003 Caterpillar 246 photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23397/639/cf510aa7-d631-4895-bff6-3b5451bcdb48-hr.jpg) ![2003 Caterpillar 246 photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23397/639/929fcfc5-f0a3-47b5-a695-20ea9f926517-hr.jpg) ![2003 Caterpillar 246 photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23397/639/c0864947-9c5f-43b3-adab-0defb41581bf-hr.jpg) ![2003 Caterpillar 246 photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23397/639/3a930c41-edda-4105-b44c-64ae78891ad4-hr.jpg) ![2003 Caterpillar 246 photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23397/639/e8905684-a959-4fef-a130-aeb585b4d714-hr.jpg) ![2003 Caterpillar 246 photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23397/639/7358e7d7-74d2-4630-b18c-d4ebf7878b2e-hr.jpg)