246D Skid Steer Loader
The Cat 246D Skid Steer Loader, with its radial lift design, delivers impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.
- Technical Specs
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Net Flywheel Power
- 72.9 hp
- Gross Power SAE J1995
- 74.3 hp
- Net Power SAE 1349
- 72.9 hp
- Displacement
- 203.0 in³
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Bore
- 3.7 in
- Peak Torque at 1,500 rpm SAE J1995
- 195 lbf-ft
- Net Power ISO 9249
- 73.7 hp
- Operating Weight
- 7424.0 lb
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterwe
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 2150.0 lb
- Tipping Load
- 4300.0 lb
- Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
- 7355.0 lb
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 2400.0 lb
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterwe
- Wheelbase
- 49.2 in
- Height to Top of Cab
- 83.1 in
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 66.0 in
- Ground Clearance
- 8.9 in
- Departure Angle
- 26°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 39°
- Length with Bucket on Ground
- 146.0 in
- Length without Bucket
- 117.8 in
- Maximum Overall Height
- 158.7 in
- Bucket Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 124.2 in
- Bucket Pin Height at Carry Position
- 7.9 in
- Reach at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 23.6 in
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 97.1 in
- Bumper Overhang behind Rear Axle
- 42.6 in
- Turn Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 71.2 in
- Turn Radius from Center - Coupler
- 55.2 in
- Turn Radius from Center - Bucket
- 85.9 in
- Maximum Reach with Arms Parallel to Ground
- 54.6 in
- Rack Back Angle at Maximum Height
- 96°
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterwe
- Hydraulic Flow
- Standard
- Hydraulic Flow
- High Flow XPS
- Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335.0 psi
- Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 23.0 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Hydraulic Power (calculated)
- 44.0 hp
- Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS: Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4061.0 psi
- Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS: Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 32.0 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS: Hydraulic Power (calculated)
- 76.0 hp
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- FOPS Level II
- ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- Travel Speed Reverse
- 7.7 mph
- Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse): One Speed
- 7.7 mph
- Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse): Two Speed Option
- 11.0 mph
- Chain box, each side
- 3.3 gal
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 3.0 gal
- Fuel Tank
- 24.8 gal
- Hydraulic System
- 13.7 gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal
- Inside Cab*
- 81 dB(A)
- Outside Cab**
- 101 dB(A)
- Note
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note
- *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 spee
- Note
- **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.