The Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader, with its many work tool options, is a highly versatile, compact construction machine. It is designed to deliver traditional Cat reliability and productivity in the toughest working conditions.
252B Skid Steer Loader
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)