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250 Skid Steer Loader

250 Skid Steer Loader

More Power. More Performance. More Comfort.

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More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility

  • 13% More Torque

    than the previous model

  • More Lift Height

    and greater lift and tilt breakout forces

  • Larger Cab

    featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit

Engine

Bore 3.5 in
Displacement 171 in³
Engine Model Cat C2.8T (turbo)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 74 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 73 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349 73 hp
Note Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 221 lb/ft
Stroke 4.3 in

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 5948 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 6784 lb
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacity 2689 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 2916 lb
Tipping Load 5378 lb

Weights

Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight 7829 lb

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.9 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 124 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 96.2 in
Departure Angle 23°
Ground Clearance 7.7 in
Height - Top of Cab 81.9 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground 135 in
Length - Without Bucket 110.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle 46°
Maximum Overall Height 155.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 32.8 in
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 97°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 17.6 in
Roll Back Angle 28°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 79.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 51 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 64.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires 66 in
Wheel Base 43.1 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 58 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 71 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 39 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 20 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 8 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 10.5 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box - Each Side 2.2 gal (US)
Cooling System 3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 2.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 24.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 9.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 6.9 gal (US)

Sustainability

Recyclability 94%

Noise Level

Inside Cab* 83 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.
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)

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 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.

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Engine

Bore 3.5 in
Displacement 171 in³
Engine Model Cat C2.8T (turbo)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 74 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 73 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349 73 hp
Note Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
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Stroke 4.3 in

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 5948 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 6784 lb
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacity 2689 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 2916 lb
Tipping Load 5378 lb

Weights

Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight 7829 lb

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.9 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 124 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 96.2 in
Departure Angle 23°
Ground Clearance 7.7 in
Height - Top of Cab 81.9 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground 135 in
Length - Without Bucket 110.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle 46°
Maximum Overall Height 155.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 32.8 in
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 97°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 17.6 in
Roll Back Angle 28°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 79.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 51 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 64.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires 66 in
Wheel Base 43.1 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 58 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 71 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 39 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 20 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 8 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 10.5 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box - Each Side 2.2 gal (US)
Cooling System 3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 2.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 24.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 9.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 6.9 gal (US)

Sustainability

Recyclability 94%

Noise Level

Inside Cab* 83 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.
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)

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 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.

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