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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 232B Series 2

The Caterpillar 232B Series 2 is a skid steer loader of about 3.1 t, powered by a 57 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skid Steer Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight6737 lb3055.9 kg
03Selected published values76
Published highlights
  • Length With Bucket: 11.25 ft / 3437 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 5.7 in / 144.78 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 6.42 ft / 1953 mm
  • Wheelbase: 3.58 ft / 1094 mm
Typical use

Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 232B Series 2 include published bucket capacity of 0.5 yd3 / 0.4 m3, published breakout force of 4060 lb / 1841 kg, published operating weight of 6737 lb / 3055.9 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (11.25 ft / 3437 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (5.7 in / 144.78 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (6.42 ft / 1953 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 232B: 44 of 67 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 232BCaterpillar 232B Series 2
DimensionsLength With Bucket11.28 ft / 3437 mm11.25 ft / 3437 mm
DimensionsGround Clearance6 in / 152.4 mm5.7 in / 144.78 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Cab6.41 ft / 1953 mm6.42 ft / 1953 mm
DimensionsWheelbase3.59 ft / 1094 mm3.58 ft / 1094 mm
DimensionsReach At Max Lift And Dump30.16 in / 766 mm30 in / 766 mm
DimensionsLength - Without Bucket109 in / 2768.6 mm108.7 in / 2760.98 mm
DimensionsMaximum Overall Height153 in / 3886.2 mm153.31 in / 3893.82 mm
DimensionsBucket Pin Height - Carry Position10 in / 254 mm9.7 in / 246.38 mm
DimensionsBucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift9.92 ft / 0.26 m9.89 ft / 0.26 m
DimensionsBumper Overhang - Rear Axle39 in / 990.6 mm38.9 in / 988.06 mm
DimensionsClearance At Maximum Lift And Dump88 in / 2235.2 mm88.3 in / 2242.83 mm
DimensionsTurning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket87.45 in / 2221 mm87.4 in / 2221 mm
DimensionsTurning Radius From Center - Machine Rear60.83 in / 1545 mm60.8 in / 1545 mm
Operating SpecificationsRated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight1795 lb / 814.2 kg1945 lb / 882.24 kg
Operating SpecificationsTipping Load3955.09 lb / 1794 kg3956 lb / 1794.42 kg
Operating SpecificationsBreakout Force - Tilt Cylinder4059 lb / 1841.14 kg4060 lb / 1841.59 kg
Operating SpecificationsRated Operating Capacity1750 lb / 793.79 kg1900 lb / 861.83 kg
EngineEngine Model3024C / 3024C3024C T / 3024C T
EngineGross Power52 hp / 38.8 kw61 hp / 45.5 kw
EngineNet Power49.7 hp / 37 kw57 hp / 42 kw
EngineGross Power - Sae J199552 hp / 38.8 kw61 hp / 45.5 kw
EngineNet Power - Sae 134949 hp / 36.6 kw56 hp / 41.8 kw
EngineNet Flywheel Power49 hp / 36.6 kw56 hp / 41.8 kw
OperationalOperational Weight6660.2 lb / 3021 kg6737 lb / 3056 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity17.2 gal / 65 L15.3 gal / 58 L
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal / 10 L2.6 gal / 10 L
OperationalEngine Oil Fluid Capacity2.2 gal / 8 L2.6 gal / 10 L
OperationalHydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal / 55 L14.5 gal / 55 L
OperationalMax Speed6.9 mph / 11.1 km/h6.8 mph / 11 km/h
Power TrainTravel Speed Forward6.9 mph / 11.2 km/h6.8 mph / 11 km/h
Power TrainTravel Speed Reverse6.9 mph / 11.2 km/h6.8 mph / 11 km/h
LoaderBreakout Force4058.8 lb / 1841 kg4060 lb / 1841 kg
LoaderOperating Load Rating1748.3 lb / 793 kg1900 lb / 861 kg
LoaderTipping Angle3501 degrees / 3500.9409 degrees3956 degrees / 3956 degrees
WeightsOperating Weight6661 lb / 3021.4 kg6737 lb / 3055.9 kg
HydraulicPump Flow Capacity15.9 gal/min / 60 L/min15.6 gal/min / 60 L/min
HydraulicRelief Valve Pressure3103.9 psi / 21400 kPa3335 psi / 23000 kPa
Hydraulic SystemHydraulic Power28.2 hp / 21.1 kw30.4 hp / 22.7 kw
Hydraulic SystemLoader Hydraulic Pressure3100 psi / 3100 psi3335 psi / 3335 psi
Service Refill CapacitiesFuel Tank17 gal / 64.4 L15.3 gal / 58 L
Service Refill CapacitiesEngine Crankcase2.1 gal / 8 L2.6 gal / 9.9 L
CabRopsSAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994 / SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 / SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
CabFopsSAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I / SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level ISAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I / SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
CabFops Level IiSAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional) / SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II / SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
DimensionsMaximum Dump Angle50 degrees50 degrees
DimensionsRack Back Angle - Maximum Height86.9 degrees86.9 degrees
DimensionsBucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift285 in7239 mm
DimensionsDeparture Angle28 degrees28 degrees
EngineNumber Of Cylinders44
EnginePower Measured @2600 rpm2600 rpm
EngineDisplacement134 cu in2.2 L
LoaderBucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Hydraulic SystemHydraulic FlowStandardStandard

Not published for this option: Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder, Engine Power - Iso 14396, Net Power - Eec 80/1269, Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec, Tire Size, Hydraulic Flow (1), Hydraulic Flow (2)

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