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The Cat® 246D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its radial lift design, delivers impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.
•Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
•Wider opening door for easier machine entry
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
•Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74.3 hp 55.4 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 72.9 hp 54.4 kW |
| Displacement | 203 in³ 3.3 l |
| Stroke | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Bore | 3.7 in 94 mm |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 195 ft·lbf 265 N·m |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73.7 hp 54.9 kW |
| Net Flywheel Power | 72.9 hp 54.4 kW |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2200 lb 1000 kg |
| Tipping Load | 4400 lb 2000 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 7355 lb 3336 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2410 lb 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). 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 | 7478 lb 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, 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 | 49.2 in 1249 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 83.1 in 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66 in 1676 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 8.9 in 226 mm |
| Departure Angle | 26° 26° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 39° 39° |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 42.6 in 1083 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 96° 96° |
| Length - Without Bucket | 117.8 in 2993 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 158.7 in 4032 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 54.6 in 1388 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 146 in 3708 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 55.2 in 1401 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.9 in 200 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 124.2 in 3154 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 97.1 in 2465 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 85.9 in 2181 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 71.2 in 1806 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 23.6 in 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). 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 Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 44 hp 33 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi 28000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 76 hp 57 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 32 gal/min 121 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gal/min 86 l/min |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.7 mile/h 12.5 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 11 mile/h 17.7 km/h |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 3.3 gal (US) 12.7 l |
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (US) 14 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 3 gal (US) 11 l |
| Fuel Tank | 27.7 gal (US) 105 l |
| Hydraulic System | 13.7 gal (US) 52 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 10.3 gal (US) 39 l |
| Inside Cab* | 81 dB(A) 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. **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) 101 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. 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. *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 | 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. 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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