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Caterpillar 248B Skid Steer Loader

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 248B ➔

The Caterpillar 248B Skid Steer Loader is a versatile and powerful machine, ideal for a variety of construction and landscaping tasks. With a turbocharged engine providing 80 horsepower and a hydraulic system capable of high flow XPS, this skid steer offers excellent performance and efficiency. Its compact dimensions, with a maximum overall height of 156 inches and an operating weight of 7321 pounds, make it maneuverable in tight spaces while still offering a maximum lift height of 10.2 feet. The Caterpillar 248B is designed for reliability and productivity in heavy-duty work environments.

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General Specifications

Cab

FOPS	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
ROPS	SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	10 in (25 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10 ft (3 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	41 in (104 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	8 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	94 in (239 cm)
Ground Clearance	9 in (23 cm)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	138 in (351 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	110 in (279 cm)
Length w/o Bucket	9 ft (3 m)
Length with Bucket	12 ft (4 m)
Maximum Overall Height	156 in (396 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	53 in (135 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	21 in (53 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	21 in (54 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket	83 in (211 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler	52 in (132 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Rear	64 in (163 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket	83 in (210 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear	64 in (162 cm)
Vehicle Width over Tires	66 in (168 cm)
Wheel Base	4 ft (1 m)
Wheelbase	4 ft (1 m)
Width Over Tires	6 ft (2 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Bore	4 in (9 cm)
Engine Make	Caterpillar
Engine Model	Cat 3044C DIT
Engine Power - ISO 14396	80 hp (60 kw)
Gross Power	77 hp (57 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	82 hp (61 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	76 hp (57 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	77 hp (57 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC	77 hp (57 kw)
Net Power - SAE 1349	76 hp (57 kw)
Stroke	5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow	High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power	78 hp (58 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	33 gpm (125 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061.06 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	33 gpm (125 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4060 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	33 gpm (125 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	4061.1 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	5482.9 psi
Operating Load Rating	2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Tipping Angle	3999.2 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	4,592 lbs (2,083 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	5,484 lbs (2,488 kg)
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side	2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3 gal (10 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Capacity	24 gal (90 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14 gal (52 l)
Max Speed	8 mph (13 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operational Weight	7,319 lbs (3,320 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2,100 lbs (953 kg)
Tipping Load	4,188 lbs (1,900 kg)
Tire Size	12x16.5 10PR

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward	8 mph (12 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option	12 mph (19 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	8 mph (12 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option	12 mph (19 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box - Each Side	2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System	3 gal (10 l)
Engine Crankcase	3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Tank	24 gal (90 l)
Hydraulic System	14 gal (52 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9 gal (35 l)

Weights

Operating Weight

7,321 lbs (3,321 kg)

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