252 Skid Steer Loader

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Engine Model
Cat 3034C
Cat 3034C
Net Flywheel Power
59 hp
44 kW
Gross Power
63 hp
47 kW
Displacement
183 in3
3 L
Stroke
3.94 in
100 mm
Bore
3.82 in
97 mm

Weights

Operating Weight
7615 lb
3454 kg

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity
2250 lb
1020 kg
Rated Operating Capacity w/Optional Counterweight
2300 lb
1043 kg
Tipping Load
4500 lb
2041 kg
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
5212 lb
2362 kg
Breakout Force, Lift Cylinder
5020 lb
2277 kg

Dimensions

Wheelbase
48.3 in
1228 mm
Length w/Bucket on Ground
142.4 in
3616 mm
Length w/o Bucket
114.3 in
2902 mm
Height to Top of Cab
82.6 in
2098 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
72 in
1829 mm
Max Overall Height
161 in
4096 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift
127.7 in
3244 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.
9.6 in
243 mm
Reach at Max Lift and Dump
32.5 in
825 mm
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump
98.2 in
2495 mm
Ground Clearance
9 in
230 mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle
41.1 in
1043 mm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow
Standard flow
Standard flow
Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3300 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
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain box, each side
2.1 gal
8 L
Cooling System
2.6 gal
10 L
Engine Crankcase
1.8 gal
7 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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