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Caterpillar 248B Maintenance

The Cat 248B skid steer loader is powered by 201.2 cubic inches (3.3L) Caterpillar 3044C DIT 4-cycle 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 76 hp (57 kW) at 2500 rpm. The Cat 248B is equipped with a single-speed or two-speed transmission, multi disc brakes, 100HS roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 33 gpm (125 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 4060 psi (280 bar). The skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 2000 lbs (907 kg) and tipping load of 4188 lbs (1900 kg). The lift height is 122 inches (3100 mm) to hinge pin, and dump height is 94.3 inches (2395 mm).

Refill Capacities

Engine Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.65 (10.0)
Engine Coolant Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.75 (10.5)
Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 9.2 (35.0)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 13.7 (52.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 1.85 (7.0)

Recommended Oil and Fluid

Engine Oil Type ...................... SAE 10W-30, 15W-40. API Service Category CE, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4
Engine Coolant Type ...................... Caterpillar Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant
Hydraulic Fluid Type ...................... Cat DEO, SAE 15W-40, 5W-40
Chain Case Oil Type ...................... Cat DEO, SAE 15W-40, 5W-40

Service Intervals

Lubricate Cylinder Pivot Points ...................... Every 100 Hours
Check and Adjust Belts ...................... Every 250 Hours
Clean Cab Air Filters ...................... Every 250 Hours
Clean Primary Engine Air Filter ...................... Every 250 Hours
Check and Adjust Drive Chain ...................... Every 250 Hours
Change Engine Oil ...................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Engine Oil Filter ...................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Primary Fuel Filter ...................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Final Fuel Filter ...................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter ...................... Every 500 Hours
Check Chain Case Oil Level ...................... Every 500 Hours
Change Chain Case Oil ...................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Primary Engine Air Filter ...................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Secondary Engine Air Filter ...................... Every 1000 Hours
Change Hydraulic Fluid ...................... Every 2000 Hours
Replace Cab Air Filters ...................... Every 2000 Hours
Service And Refill Cooling System ...................... Every 6000 Hours

Replacement Parts

Engine Oil Filter. Part Number ...................... 1R0734, 2672528
Fuel Water Separator. Part Number ...................... 2339856
In-line Fuel Filter. Part Number ...................... 1G7206
Primary Engine Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 1106326
Secondary Engine Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 1106331
Cab Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 2318132, 3036658
Hydraulic Oil Filter. Part Number ...................... 1G8878

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