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 |
71.8 HP |
| Displacement |
3.3 l |
| Stroke |
120 mm |
| Bore |
94 mm |
| Net Flywheel Power |
53.6 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 |
265 N·m |
| Net Power ISO 9249† |
73.2 HP |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 |
72.6 HP |
| Net Power SAE 1349† |
72.4 HP |
| Engine Model |
Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| Note |
†Engine meeting Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III emission standards emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim and is offered only for Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, China, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, Macedonia and New Caledonia. |
Operating Specifications
| Rated Operating Capacity |
1000 kg |
| Tipping Load |
2000 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder |
3336 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). |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight |
1095 kg |
Weights
| Operating Weight |
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). |
Dimensions
| Wheel Base |
1249 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab |
2110 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires |
1676 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
226 mm |
| Departure Angle |
26° |
| Maximum Dump Angle |
39° |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler |
1401 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position |
200 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear |
1806 mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle |
1083 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump |
600 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket |
2181 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). |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground |
3708 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground |
1388 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height |
4032 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump |
2465 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket |
2993 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift |
3154 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height |
96° |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure |
28000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow |
86 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow |
121 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) |
57 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) |
33 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure |
23000 kPa |
Cab
| ROPS |
ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS |
ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
Power Train
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option |
17.7 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed |
12.5 km/h |
Service Refill Capacities
| Chain Box - Each Side |
12.7 l |
| Cooling System |
14 l |
| Engine Crankcase |
11 l |
| Fuel Tank |
105 l |
| Hydraulic System |
52 l |
| Hydraulic Tank |
39 l |
Noise Level
| Note (2) |
**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
| Note (1) |
*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. |
| Outside Cab** |
101 dB(A) |
| Inside Cab* |
81 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 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes. |
30 Mins