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Caterpillar 256C Specifications

The Caterpillar 256C skid steer loader driveline system components: a 207.5 cu.in (3.4L) Caterpillar C3.4 DIT four-cycle four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 82 hp (61 kW), and 1-speed or 2-speed hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 22 gal/min (84 l/min) or 33 gal/min (125 l/min). The Cat 256C is equipped with a radial-lift loader boom, 100HS drive chains, and 12.00x16.5 standard tires. The skid steer loader has a max lift height of 122.9" (3120 mm) to hinge pin and dump height of 95.4" (2425 mm). The rated operating capacity is 2350 lbs (1065 kg), and tipping load is 4700 lbs (2130 kg).

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) .................... 82.0 (61.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 84.0 (63.0)
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) .................... 2350 (1065)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 4700 (2130)
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) .................... 7100 (3220)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 7665 (3480)

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