- Length With Bucket: 11.87 ft / 3616 mm
- Width Over Tires: 6.01 ft / 1829 mm
- Ground Clearance: 7.7 in / 195.58 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.77 ft / 2063 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 252B Series 3
The Caterpillar 252B Series 3 is a skid steer loader of about 3.6 t; its C3.4DIT engine is rated at 71 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7861 lb3565.7 kg
03Selected published values77
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 252B Series 3 include published breakout force of 5508 lb / 2498.4 kg, published operating weight of 7861 lb / 3565.7 kg, published engine power of 74 hp / 55.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (11.87 ft / 3616 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (6.01 ft / 1829 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (7.7 in / 195.58 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 Bucket11.87 ft3616 mm
Width Over Tires6.01 ft1829 mm
Ground Clearance7.7 in195.58 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.77 ft2063 mm
Wheelbase4.03 ft1228 mm
Length W/O Bucket9.52 ft2901 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.95 ft2421 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump32.64 in829 mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground142 in3606.8 mm
Length - Without Bucket114 in2895.6 mm
Maximum Dump Angle51 degrees51 degrees
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel50 in1270 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height88 degrees88 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump33 in838.2 mm
Maximum Overall Height160 in4064 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.4 in213.36 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.5 in0.27 m
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift13.7 in347.98 mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle41 in1041.41 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump95 in2413 mm
Departure Angle26.4 degrees26.4 degrees
Height - Top Of Cab6.89 in0.18 m
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket85.32 in2167 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear66.11 in1679 mm
Vehicle Width Over Tires72 in1828.8 mm
Wheel Base4 ft0.11 m
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket85 in2159 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler54 in1371.6 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear66 in1676.4 mm
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight2700 lb1224.7 kg
Tipping Load5300 lb2404.04 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5508 lb2498.39 kg
Rated Operating Capacity2650 lb1202.02 kg
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC3.4DITC3.4DIT
Gross Power74 hp55.2 kw
Net Power71 hp53 kw
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199574 hp55.2 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec71 hp53 kw
Net Power - Sae 134971 hp53 kw
Net Flywheel Power71 hp53 kw
Operational
Operational Weight7861 lb3565.7 kg
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal90 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.4 gal9 L
Max Speed11.1 mph17.8 km/h
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.1 gal53 L
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side2.2 gal8 L
Operating Speed7.4 mph11.9 km/h
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward7.4 mph12 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7.4 mph12 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option11.1 mph17.9 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option11.1 mph17.9 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force5508 lb2498.4 kg
Operating Load Rating2650 lb1202.1 kg
Tipping Angle5300 degrees5300 degrees
Weights
Operating Weight7861 lb3565.7 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min83.3 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335 psi22994 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Hydraulic FlowStandardStandard
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2.6 gal9.9 L
Fuel Tank23.8 gal90.1 L
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal34.9 L
Engine Crankcase2.4 gal9.1 L
Hydraulic System14 gal53 L
Chain Box - Each Side2.1 gal8 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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