246B Skid Steer Loader

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Engine Model
Cat 3044C DIT
Cat 3044C DIT
Net Flywheel Power
78 hp
58 kW
Gross Power
82 hp
61 kW
Gross Power SAE J1995
82 hp
61 kW
Engine Power ISO 14396
80 hp
60 kW
Net Power EEC 80/1269
78 hp
59 kW
Net Power EEC ISO 9249
78 hp
59 kW
Net Power SAE 1349
78 hp
58 kW
Displacement
201 in3
3.3 L
Stroke
4.7 in
120 mm
Bore
3.7 in
94 mm

Weights

Operating Weight
7142 lb
3239 kg

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity
2000 lb
907 kg
Rated Operating Capacity w/Optional Counterweight
2100 lb
952 kg
Tipping Load
4188 lb
1900 kg
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
5484 lb
2487 kg
Breakout Force, Lift Cylinder
4656.16 lb
2112 kg

Dimensions

Wheelbase
45 in
1134 mm
Length w/Bucket on Ground
138 in
3515 mm
Length w/o Bucket
110 in
2800 mm
Height to Top of Cab
82 in
2092 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
66 in
1676 mm
Max Overall Height
156 in
3965 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift
122 in
3099 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.
10 in
257 mm
Reach at Max Lift and Dump
21 in
541 mm
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump
94 in
2398 mm
Ground Clearance
9 in
235 mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle
41 in
1038 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear
64 in
1623 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler
52 in
1318 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket
83 in
2097 mm
Max. Reach w/Arms-Parallel
53 in
1357 mm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Power
42.8 hp
31.9 kW
Hydraulic Flow
Standard flow
Standard flow
Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
23000 kPa
Loader Hydraulic Flow
22 gal/min
83 L/min

Cab

ROPS
SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FOPS
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward
7.7 mph
12.5 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse
7.7 mph
12.5 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option
11.8 mph
19.1 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option
11.8 mph
19.1 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Chain box, each side
1.8 gal
7 L
Cooling System
2.6 gal
10 L
Engine Crankcase
2.6 gal
10 L
Fuel Tank
23.8 gal
90 L
Hydraulic System
13.7 gal
52 L
Hydraulic Tank
9.2 gal
35 L
  
  
 

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