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Caterpillar 246 Specifications
The
Caterpillar 246 skid steer loader is powered by 181 cu.in (3.0L) Caterpillar
3034T 4-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of
74 hp (55 kW) at 2600 rpm. The Cat 246 is equipped with a single-speed or
two-speed hydrostatic transmission, radial-lift loader boom, 100HS drive chains,
and 12.00x16.5 standard tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow
rate of 22 gpm (83 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 3336 psi (230 bar). The skid
steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 2000 lbs (907 kg) and tipping
load of 4000 lbs (1815 kg). The boom breakout force is 4330 lbs (1968 kg), and
bucket breakout force is 5250 lbs (2385 kg).
| Engine Specs |
Engine Model .................... Caterpillar 3034T
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 181 (2.96)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.82 (97.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 3.94 (100.0)
Aspiration Type .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 74.0 (55.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 80.0 (60.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2600
Compression Ratio .................... 17.5:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Direct Injection
Air Cleaner .................... Dual element, radial seal
Emission Level .................... Tier 2 Interim
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 23.7 (90.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 7.4 (7.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.5 (10.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 55
| Drive Train |
Drive System Type .................... Hydrostatic transmission, 4-wheel drive
Number of Gears (Std) .................... Single
Number of Gears (Opt) .................... Two (low-high)
Chain Drive Type .................... 100HS continuous roller chain
Brakes Type .................... Wet multi disc
Front Tire Size .................... 12.00x16.5
Rear Tire Size .................... 12.00x16.5
Chaincase Capacity, qts (L) .................... 7.4 (7.0)
Maximum Speed (Single), mph (kph) .................... 7.6 (12.1)
Maximum Speed (Two), mph (kph) .................... 11.9 (19.1)
| Hydraulic System |
Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................... 22.0 (83.0)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) .................... 230 (3336)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 9.2 (35.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 13.7 (52.0)
| Loader Performance |
Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) .................... 2000 (907)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 4000 (1815)
Lift Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 4330 (1968)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 5250 (2385)
Loader Boom Type .................... Radial-lift
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 44.7 (1135)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 82.3 (2090)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 156.2 (3965)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 110.2 (2800)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 138.4 (3515)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 65.8 (1670)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 122 (3100)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) .................... 10.1 (255)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 40
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 94.5 (2400)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 21.3 (540)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 97
Departure Angle, deg .................... 28
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 9.3 (235)
Turning Radius (Front, w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 82.5 (2095)
Turning Radius (Front, w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 52 (1320)
Turning Radius (Rear), in (mm) .................... 64 (1625)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 6500 (2955)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 7020 (3190)
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