- Length With Bucket: 12.11 ft / 3692 mm
- Width Over Tires: 5.5 ft / 1676 mm
- Ground Clearance: 8.81 in / 223.52 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.83 ft / 2083 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 246C
The Caterpillar 246C is a skid steer loader of about 3.4 t, built around the 3044C DIT engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7480 lb3392.9 kg
03Selected published values80
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 246C include published bucket capacity of 0.5 yd3 / 0.4 m3, published breakout force of 7328 lb / 3324 kg, published operating weight of 7480 lb / 3392.9 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (12.11 ft / 3692 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 (8.81 in / 223.52 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 Bucket12.11 ft3692 mm
Width Over Tires5.5 ft1676 mm
Ground Clearance8.81 in223.52 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.83 ft2083 mm
Wheelbase4.07 ft1240 mm
Length W/O Bucket10.25 ft3124 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.95 ft2425 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump23.6 in600 mm
Length - Without Bucket117.2 in2976.88 mm
Maximum Dump Angle40 degrees40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height157.4 in3997.96 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 degrees85 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump23.6 in599.45 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel54.6 in1386.84 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position7.8 in198.12 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.25 ft0.27 m
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle42.8 in1087.12 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump95.4 in2423.16 mm
Departure Angle26 degrees26 degrees
Height - Top Of Cab6.9 in0.18 m
Length - With Bucket On Ground145.31 in3690.62 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket94.9 in2413 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear58.5 in1486 mm
Vehicle Width Over Tires66 in1676.4 mm
Wheel Base4.07 ft0.11 m
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket85.3 in2166.62 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler54.6 in1386.84 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear68.1 in1729.74 mm
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight2350 lb1065.95 kg
Tipping Load4300 lb1950.45 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7328 lb3323.93 kg
Rated Operating Capacity2150 lb975.23 kg
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3044C DIT3044C DIT
Gross Power74 hp55.2 kw
Net Power73 hp54 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199574 hp55.2 kw
Net Power - Sae 134973 hp54.5 kw
Net Flywheel Power73 hp54.5 kw
Operational
Operational Weight7381 lb3348 kg
Fuel Capacity26 gal98 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Max Speed7.7 mph12.5 km/h
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15 gal57 L
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side2.6 gal10 L
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 Option12 mph19.4 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option12 mph19.4 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force7328 lb3324 kg
Operating Load Rating2150 lb975 kg
Tipping Angle4300 degrees4300 degrees
Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Weights
Operating Weight7480 lb3392.9 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min84 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335 psi23000 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow (1)StandardStandard
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi4061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPSHigh Flow XPS
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3.7 gal14.1 L
Fuel Tank26 gal98.5 L
Hydraulic Tank11 gal41.7 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System15 gal56.8 L
Chain Box - Each Side2.6 gal9.9 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level ISAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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