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Caterpillar 246C Specifications

The Cat 246C skid steer loader is powered by 207.5 cu.in (3.4L) Caterpillar C3.4 DIT 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 73 hp (54 kW) at 2500 rpm. The Caterpillar 246C is equipped with a radial-lift loader boom, single-speed or two-speed hydrostatic transmission, 100HS drive chains, and 12.00x16.5 standard tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 22 gpm (84 lpm) or 33 gpm (125 lpm). The skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 2150 lbs (975 kg) and tipping load of 4300 lbs (1950 kg). The lift height is 122.9 inches (3120 mm) to hinge pin, and dump height is 95.4 inches (2425 mm).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Caterpillar C3.4 DIT
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle liquid cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 207.5 (3.40)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.70 (94.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 4.72 (120.0)
Aspiration Type .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 73.0 (54.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 75.0 (56.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2500
Compression Ratio .................... 22:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Direct injection
Air Cleaner .................... Dual element, radial seal
Emission Level .................... Tier 3 Interim
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 26.0 (98.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.5 (10.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 14.8 (14.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 90

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) .................... 10.5 (10.0)
Maximum Speed (Single), mph (kph) .................... 7.7 (12.5)
Maximum Speed (Two), mph (kph) .................... 12.0 (19.3)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow (Standard), gpm (Lpm) .................... 22.0 (84.0)
Pump Flow (High Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 33.0 (125.0)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) .................... 230 (3335)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 11.0 (42.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 15.0 (57.0)

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) .................... 2150 (975)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 4300 (1950)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 7330 (3325)
Loader Boom Type .................... Radial-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 48.8 (1240)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 82.8 (2105)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 157.4 (4000)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 117.2 (2980)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 145.3 (3690)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 65.8 (1670)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 122.9 (3120)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) .................... 7.8 (200)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 40
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 95.4 (2425)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 23.6 (600)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 85
Departure Angle, deg .................... 26
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 8.8 (225)
Turning Radius (Front, w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 85.3 (2165)
Turning Radius (Front, w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 54.6 (1385)
Turning Radius (Rear), in (mm) .................... 68.1 (1730)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 6980 (3170)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 7480 (3395)

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