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Caterpillar 246D3

Configuration: One speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (68 in) low-profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard-flow hydraulics, no optional counterweights, 75 kg operator; Tier 4 Final/Stage V.

21 sourced values · Sources: Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length3,708 mm
BOverall height2,110 mm
CWheelbase1,249 mm
DGround clearance226 mm
EOverall width1,676 mm
FTrack gauge / treadNot published

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight3,392 kg
Published: 3,392 kg
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Base configuration (7,478 lb).

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length3,708 mm
Published: 3,708 mm
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Length with bucket on ground. Without bucket 2993 mm.
Overall width1,676 mm
Published: 1,676 mm
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Vehicle width over tires.
Overall height2,110 mm
Published: 2,110 mm
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Height to top of cab. Maximum overall height 4032 mm.
Wheelbase1,249 mm
Published: 1,249 mm
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / treadNot publishedCat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
Ground clearance226 mm
Published: 226 mm
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, skid-steer
Published: Wheeled, skid-steer
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Radial-lift linkage.
Number of axles2
Published: 2
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)4
Published: 4
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire sizeCat PC 12 × 16.5
Published: Cat PC 12 × 16.5
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Base configuration tire.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)Not publishedCat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)Not publishedCat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelCat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Published: Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V.
Net power54.4 kW
Published: 54.4 kW
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1349 (72.9 hp). ISO 9249: 54.9 kW.
Gross power55.4 kW
Published: 55.4 kW
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1995 (74.3 hp).
Displacement3.3 L
Published: 3.3 L
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
203 cu in.
Rated speedNot publishedCat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published; peak torque 265 N·m at 1,500 rpm.

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow86 L/min
Published: 86 L/min
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard-flow loader hydraulic flow (23 gal/min). High flow: 121 L/min.
System / relief pressure≈ 23 MPa
Published: 23,000 kPa
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loader hydraulic pressure, standard flow (3,335 psi). High flow maximum 28 000 kPa.

Performance

SpecValueSource
Rated / lift capacity1,000 kg
Published: 1,000 kg
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated operating capacity (2,200 lb). With optional counterweight 1095 kg.
Tipping load2,000 kg
Published: 2,000 kg
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
4,400 lb.
Lift / hinge-pin height3,154 mm
Published: 3,154 mm
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Bucket pin height at maximum lift. Clearance at maximum lift and dump 2465 mm.
Breakout / digging force≈ 32.7 kN
Published: 7,355 lbf
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Breakout force, tilt cylinder, printed as 3336 kg (7,355 lb).
Max travel speed12.5 km/h
Published: 12.5 km/h
Cat 246D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8209-01 (08-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
One speed (7.7 mph); two-speed option 17.7 km/h.

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