Caterpillar 247B Track Loader Specifications

The Cat 247B multi-terrain loader driveline system components: a 134.1 cu.in (2.2L) Cat 3024CT 4-cycle 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 57 hp (43 kW), and single-speed hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated flow of 15.6 gpm (60 lpm). The system pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The Caterpillar 247B is equipped with vertical-lift loader boom, positive track drive, and 15" (380 mm) rubber track undercarriage. The loader has a boom lift force of 3127 lbs (1418 kg) and bucket breakout force of 3734 lbs (1694 kg). The rated operating capacity is 1367 lbs (620 kg), and tipping load is 3900 lbs (1770 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Caterpillar 3024CT
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) .................... 57.0 (43.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 62.0 (46.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2600
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) .................... 8.5 (8.0)
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) .................... 7.6 (12.2)
Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 7.6 (12.2)

Undercarriage

Tracks Type .................... Durable rubber track
Track Width, in (mm) .................... 15 (380)
Ground Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 3.8 (0.262)
Ground Contact Area, in2 (m2) .................... 1770 (1.14)
Undercarriage Suspension .................... Heavy-duty, torsion axles

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................... 15.6 (60.0)
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) .................... 1367 (620)
Rated Operating Capacity (50% tipping load), lbs (kg) .................... 1950 (885)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 3900 (1770)
Boom Lifting Force, lbs (kg) .................... 3127 (1418)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 3734 (1694)
Loader Boom Type .................... Vertical-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) .................... 9.3 (235)
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 .................... 96.7
Departure Angle, deg .................... 41
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 10.5 (265)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 84.9 (2155)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 6065 (2755)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 6670 (3025)