CAT 246 Skid Steer Loader
Information
Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | 246, 246C |
| Weight | 3.4 t |
| Capacity | 1 t |
| Power | 74.3 hp |
Equipment Overview
The Cat 246 is a skid steer loader built for comfort, performance, and smart operation, current as the 246D3 in Caterpillar’s skid steer loader range. It delivers 74.3 hp and a 1,000 kg rated operating capacity, with its radial lift design giving impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.
Power comes from a Cat C3.3B turbo diesel engine meeting Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards, driving a hydrostatic transmission and four-wheel chain drive. Cat’s “Intelligent Leveling” system offers dual-direction self level, work tool return to dig, and work tool positioner, and SMART technology with attachment recognition automates complex attachments and tailors machine controls.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo), 3.3 L |
| Power Output | 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) gross |
| Max Torque | 265 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Emission Standard | US EPA Tier 4 Final; EU Stage V |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, single or two-speed, four-wheel chain drive |
| Drive Type | 4-wheel skid steer |
| Operating Weight | 3,392 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1,000 kg (1,095 kg with counterweight) |
| Tipping Load | 2,000 kg |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow | NA |
| Max Travel Speed | 17.7 km/h (two-speed) |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,710 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm (over tyres) |
| Height | 4,030 mm (maximum overall) |
| Wheelbase | NA |
| Turning Radius | NA |
Typical Applications
- General construction and material handling
- Agriculture and utility work
- Road construction support
- Attachment-driven site work
