252B Skid Steer Loader

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Engine Model
Cat 3044C DIT
Cat 3044C DIT
Net Flywheel Power
70 hp
52 kW
Gross Power
73 hp
54 kW
Gross Power SAE J1995
73 hp
54 kW
Engine Power ISO 14396
71 hp
53 kW
Net Power EEC 80/1269
71 hp
53 kW
Net Power EEC ISO 9249
71 hp
53 kW
Net Power SAE 1349
70 hp
52 kW
Displacement
201 in3
3.3 L
Stroke
4.7 in
120 mm
Bore
3.7 in
94 mm

Weights

Operating Weight
7832 lb
3552 kg

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity
2500 lb
1134 kg
Rated Operating Capacity w/Optional Counterweight
2550 lb
1157 kg
Tipping Load
5000 lb
2268 kg
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
5508 lb
2498 kg
Breakout Force, Lift Cylinder
5229.36 lb
2372 kg

Dimensions

Wheelbase
48 in
1228 mm
Length w/Bucket on Ground
142 in
3616 mm
Length w/o Bucket
114 in
2902 mm
Height to Top of Cab
83 in
2063 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
72 in
1829 mm
Max Overall Height
160 in
4062 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift
127 in
3210 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.
8.4 in
213 mm
Reach at Max Lift and Dump
33 in
829 mm
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump
95 in
2421 mm
Ground Clearance
8 in
196 mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle
41 in
1043 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear
67 in
1696 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler
52 in
1325 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket
86 in
2180 mm
Max. Reach w/Arms-Parallel
52 in
1331 mm
Bucket Pin Reach at Max Lift
13.6 in
347 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
81 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
6.9 mph
11.2 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse
6.9 mph
11.2 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option
11 mph
17.8 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option
11 mph
17.8 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Chain box, each side
2.1 gal
8 L
Cooling System
2.6 gal
10 L
Engine Crankcase
2.6 gal
10 L
Fuel Tank
23.8 gal
90 L
Hydraulic System
14 gal
53 L
Hydraulic Tank
9.2 gal
35 L
  
  
 

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