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Caterpillar 248 Specifications

The Cat 248 skid steer loader driveline system components: Caterpillar 3034T 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 74 hp (55 kW), and single-speed hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 22 gal/min (83 l/min) or 33 gal/min (125 l/min). The Caterpillar 248 is equipped with radial-lift loader boom, 100HS roller drive chains, and 12.00x16.5 tires. The loader has a boom breakout force of 4300 lbs (1955 kg) and bucket breakout force of 5250 lbs (2385 kg). The rated operating capacity is 2000 lbs (907 kg), and tipping load is 4000 lbs (1815 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 .................... Single
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)
Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 7.6 (12.1)
Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 7.6 (12.1)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow (Standard), gpm (Lpm) .................... 22.0 (83.0)
Pump Flow (High Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 33.0 (125.0)
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) .................... 4300 (1955)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 5250 (2385)
Loader Boom Type .................... Radial-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 43.5 (1105)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 82 (2080)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 156.6 (3975)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 108.9 (2765)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 137.3 (3485)
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) .................... 7.5 (190)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 48
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 92.9 (2360)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 16 (408)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 91
Departure Angle, deg .................... 26
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 7.7 (195)
Turning Radius (Front, w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 83 (2105)
Turning Radius (Front, w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 51.8 (1315)
Turning Radius (Rear), in (mm) .................... 64.5 (1640)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 6780 (3080)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 7325 (3330)

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