- Length With Bucket: 12.12 ft / 3692 mm
- Width Over Tires: 5.5 ft / 1676 mm
- Ground Clearance: 8.81 in / 225 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.83 ft / 2083 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 256C
The Caterpillar 256C is a skid steer loader powered by a 82 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operational Weight7566 lb3432 kg
03Selected published values30
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 256C include published bucket capacity of 0.5 yd3 / 0.4 m3, published breakout force of 7328 lb / 3324 kg, published operating weight of 7566 lb / 3432 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (12.12 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 / 225 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 Bucket12.12 ft3692 mm
Width Over Tires5.5 ft1676 mm
Ground Clearance8.81 in225 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 Dump7.96 ft2425 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump23.6 in600 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear57.7 in1466 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket95.8 in2433 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3044C DIT3044C DIT
Gross Power85 hp63 kw
Net Power82 hp61 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Operational
Operational Weight7566 lb3432 kg
Fuel Capacity26 gal98 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15 gal57 L
Max Speed7.7 mph12.5 km/h
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side2.6 gal10 L
Loader
Breakout Force7328 lb3324 kg
Operating Load Rating2350 lb1066 kg
Tipping Angle4700 degrees4700 degrees
Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min84 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335 psi23000 kPa
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