The Cat® 246D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its radial lift design, delivers impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.
Engine
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 74.3 HP
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 72.9 HP
- Displacement
- 203 in³
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Bore
- 3.7 in
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 195 ft·lbf
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 73.7 HP
- Net Flywheel Power
- 72.9 HP
Operating Specifications
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 2200 lb
- Tipping Load
- 4400 lb
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 7355 lb
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 2410 lb
- 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 cou
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 7478 lb
- 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 cou
Dimensions
- Wheel Base
- 49.2 in
- Height - Top of Cab
- 83.1 in
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 66 in
- Ground Clearance
- 8.9 in
- Departure Angle
- 26°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 39°
- Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
- 42.6 in
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 96°
- Length - Without Bucket
- 117.8 in
- Maximum Overall Height
- 158.7 in
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 54.6 in
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 146 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 55.2 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.9 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 124.2 in
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 97.1 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
- 85.9 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 71.2 in
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 23.6 in
- 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 cou
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
- Chain Box - Each Side
- 3.3 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 27.7 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 13.7 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 44 HP
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4061 psi
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 76 HP
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 32 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 23 gal/min
Power Train
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 7.7 mile/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 11 mile/h
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 spee
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 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.
