Owner manual

FEATURES:
The Cat
®
246C Skid Steer Loader, with its radial lift design, delivers
excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.
The 246C features the following:
 Sealed and pressurized cab option provides a cleaner and quieter
operating environment.
 Seat mounted adjustable joystick controls and available air ride seat
make the C Series the industry leader in operator comfort.
 High performance power train provides high engine horsepower
and torque. Electronic Torque Management and standard foot throttle
allow the machine to be operated at part throttle for lower sound levels
and fuel consumption.
 High Flow XPS hydraulic system is available for applications that
demand maximum hydraulic work tool performance.
 Easy routine maintenance helps reduce machine downtime for
greater productivity.
 Caterpillar’s broad range of performance matched work tools make
the Cat Skid Steer Loader the most versatile machine on the job site.
Engine
Engine Model Cat
®
C3.4 DIT
Gross Power SAE J1995 55 kW 74 hp
Net Power SAE 1349 54 kW 73 hp
Displacement 3.3 L 201 in
3
Stroke 120 mm 4.7 in
Bore 94 mm 3.7 in
Weights*
Operating Weight 3393 kg 7,480 lb
Power Train
Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse):
One Speed 12.5 km/h 7.7 mph
Two Speed Option 19.3 km/h 12.0 mph
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow – Standard:
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23 000 kPa 3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 84 L/min 22 gal/min
Hydraulic Power 31.9 kW 42.8 hp
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS:
Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure 28 000 kPa 4,061 psi
Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow 125 L/min 33 gal/min
*Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based
on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in)
dirt bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical
suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler
(unless otherwise noted).
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity 975 kg 2,150 lb
Internal Counterweight increases ROC by 91 kg 200 lb
External Counterweight increases ROC by 91 kg 200 lb
Tipping Load 1950 kg 4,300 lb
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder 3324 kg 7,328 lb
Cab
ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94,
ISO 3471:1994
FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87,
ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II SAE J231 JAN81,
ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Service Refill Capacities
Chain Box, each side 10 L 2.6 gal
Cooling System 14 L 3.7 gal
Engine Crankcase 10 L 2.6 gal
Fuel Tank 98 L 26 gal
Hydraulic System 57 L 15 gal
Hydraulic Tank 42 L 11 gal
Cat
®
246C
SKID STEER LOADER
Specifications