- Length With Bucket: 11.54 ft / 3515 mm
- Width Over Tires: 5.5 ft / 1676 mm
- Ground Clearance: 9 in / 228.6 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.87 ft / 2092 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 246B
The Caterpillar 246B is a skid steer loader of about 3.2 t, powered by a 79.2 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7142 lb3239.6 kg
03Selected published values76
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 246B include published breakout force of 5482.9 lb / 2487 kg, published operating weight of 7142 lb / 3239.6 kg, published engine power of 82 hp / 61.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (11.54 ft / 3515 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (5.5 ft / 1676 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (9 in / 228.6 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length With Bucket11.54 ft3515 mm
Width Over Tires5.5 ft1676 mm
Ground Clearance9 in228.6 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.87 ft2092 mm
Wheelbase3.73 ft1134 mm
Length W/O Bucket9.19 ft2800 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.87 ft2398 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump21.3 in541 mm
Maximum Overall Height156 in3962.4 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel53 in1346.2 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position10 in254 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.17 in0.26 m
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle41 in1041.41 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump94 in2387.6 mm
Height - Top Of Cab6.84 ft0.18 m
Length - With Bucket On Ground138 in3505.2 mm
Length - Without Bucket110 in2794 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear64 in1625.6 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket82.56 in2097 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear63.9 in1623 mm
Vehicle Width Over Tires66 in1676.4 mm
Wheel Base3.75 in0.1 m
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump21 in533.4 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket83 in2108.2 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler52 in1320.8 mm
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight2100 lb952.55 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder4656.16 lb2112 kg
Rated Operating Capacity2000 lb907.19 kg
Tipping Load4188 lb1899.65 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5484 lb2487.51 kg
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3044C DIT3044C DIT
Gross Power82 hp61.2 kw
Net Power79.2 hp59 kw
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199582 hp61.2 kw
Engine Power - Iso 1439680 hp59.7 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/126978 hp58.2 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec78 hp58.2 kw
Net Power - Sae 134978 hp58.2 kw
Net Flywheel Power78 hp58.2 kw
Operational
Operational Weight7140.8 lb3239 kg
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal90 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity13.8 gal52 L
Max Speed7.8 mph12.5 km/h
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side1.9 gal7 L
Tire Size12x16.5 10PR12x16.5 10PR
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward7.7 mph12.4 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7.7 mph12.4 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option11.8 mph19 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option11.8 mph19 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force5482.9 lb2487 kg
Operating Load Rating1999.6 lb907 kg
Tipping Angle3999.2 degrees3999.1857 degrees
Weights
Operating Weight7142 lb3239.6 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min83 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335.9 psi23000 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Hydraulic FlowStandard flowStandard flow
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2.6 gal9.9 L
Fuel Tank23.8 gal90.1 L
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal34.9 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System13.7 gal51.9 L
Chain Box - Each Side1.8 gal6.9 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FopsSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level ISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
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