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Skid Steer Loaders 246D3

Comfortable. Performance. Smart.

The Cat® 246D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its radial lift design, delivers impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.

Gross Power - SAE J1995

55.4 kW

Rated Operating Capacity

1000 kg

Operating Weight

3392 kg

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

  • Quiet and Comfortable
  • Maximum Performance
  • Making Your Job Easier
  • Optimized Machine Capability
  • A Smooth Ride
The industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides the operator with a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Continuing the industry leading trend, the D3 Series also includes as standard, seat mounted adjustable joystick controls for operator comfort.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR Skid Steer Loaders 246D3

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995 55.4 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349 54.4 kW
Displacement 3.3 l
Stroke 120 mm
Bore 94 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 265 N·m
Engine Model Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Net Power - ISO 9249 54.9 kW
Net Flywheel Power 54.4 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995
55.4 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349
54.4 kW
Displacement
3.3 l
Stroke
120 mm
Bore
94 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
265 N·m
Engine Model
Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Net Power - ISO 9249
54.9 kW
Net Flywheel Power
54.4 kW

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity 1000 kg
Tipping Load 2000 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 3336 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 1095 kg
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacity
1000 kg
Tipping Load
2000 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
3336 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
1095 kg
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Weights

Operating Weight 3392 kg
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight
3392 kg
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Dimensions

Wheel Base 1249 mm
Height - Top of Cab 2110 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires 1676 mm
Ground Clearance 226 mm
Departure Angle 26°
Maximum Dump Angle 39°
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle 1083 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 96°
Length - Without Bucket 2993 mm
Maximum Overall Height 4032 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 1388 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground 3708 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 1401 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 200 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 3154 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 2465 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 2181 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 1806 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 600 mm
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Wheel Base
1249 mm
Height - Top of Cab
2110 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
1676 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
Departure Angle
26°
Maximum Dump Angle
39°
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
1083 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
96°
Length - Without Bucket
2993 mm
Maximum Overall Height
4032 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
1388 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground
3708 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
1401 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
200 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
3154 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
2465 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
2181 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
1806 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
600 mm
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 33 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 28000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 57 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 121 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 86 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
33 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
28000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
57 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
121 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
86 l/min

Cab

ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 12.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 17.7 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
12.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
17.7 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box - Each Side 12.7 l
Cooling System 14 l
Engine Crankcase 11 l
Fuel Tank 105 l
Hydraulic System 52 l
Hydraulic Tank 39 l
Chain Box - Each Side
12.7 l
Cooling System
14 l
Engine Crankcase
11 l
Fuel Tank
105 l
Hydraulic System
52 l
Hydraulic Tank
39 l

Noise Level

Inside Cab* 81 dB(A)
Note (3) **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab** 101 dB(A)
Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2) *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Inside Cab*
81 dB(A)
Note (3)
**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab**
101 dB(A)
Note (1)
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2)
*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.

Air Conditioning System (if equipped)

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.

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