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Compact Track Loaders / Caterpillar Compact Track Loaders / Cat 247B3

Caterpillar 247B3 Track Loader Specifications

The Caterpillar 247B3 multi-terrain loader driveline system components: a 134.1 cu.in (2.2L) Cat C2.2T 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 56 hp (42 kW), and 1-speed hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated flow of 16 gpm (61 lpm). The system pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The Cat 247B3 is equipped with a radial-lift loader boom, single level suspension undercarriage, and 12.6" (320 mm) durable rubber tracks. The loader has a max lift height of 112.6" (2860 mm) to hinge pin and dump height of 84" (2135 mm). The rated operating capacity is 1505 lbs (683 kg), and tipping load is 4300 lbs (1950 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Caterpillar C2.2T
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle liquid cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 134.1 (2.19)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.31 (84.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 3.94 (100.0)
Aspiration .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 56.0 (42.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 62.0 (46.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 3000
Compression Ratio .................... 23.3:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Direct Injection
Air Cleaner .................... Dual element, radial seal
Valve Lash, in (mm) .................... 0.008 (0.20)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 17.1 (65.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.6 (10.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.6 (10.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 85

Drive Train

Drive System Type .................... Hydrostatic direct drive
Number of Gears .................... Single
Pump Type .................... Axial-piston
Brakes Type .................... Hydraulic wet disc
Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 7.0 (11.3)
Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 7.0 (11.3)

Undercarriage

Tracks Type .................... Durable rubber track
Track Width, in (mm) .................... 12.6 (320)
Ground Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 4.0 (0.276)
Ground Contact Area, in2 (m2) .................... 1770 (1.14)
Undercarriage Suspension .................... Single level

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................... 16.0 (61.0)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) .................... 230 (3335)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 9.2 (35.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 14.5 (55.0)
Number of Valves .................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (35% tipping load), lbs (kg) .................... 1505 (683)
Rated Operating Capacity (50% tipping load), lbs (kg) .................... 2150 (975)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 4300 (1950)
Boom Lifting Force, lbs (kg) .................... 3105 (1408)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 4060 (1842)
Loader Boom Type .................... Radial-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Length (Track On Ground), in (mm) .................... 59 (1500)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 99.2 (2520)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 129.3 (3285)
Length of Undercarriage, in (mm) .................... 74.8 (1900)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 78.3 (1990)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 149.6 (3800)
Width (Max, w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 112.6 (2860)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) .................... 8.7 (220)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 40
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 84 (2135)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 24.6 (625)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 82
Departure Angle, deg .................... 41
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 10.5 (265)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 82 (2095)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 6360 (2890)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 6995 (3175)

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