Caterpillar 248B Skid Steer Specifications

The Cat 248B skid steer loader is powered by 201.2 cubic inches (3.3L) Caterpillar 3044C DIT 4-cycle 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 76 hp (57 kW) at 2500 rpm. The Cat 248B is equipped with a single-speed or two-speed transmission, multi disc brakes, 100HS roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 33 gpm (125 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 4060 psi (280 bar). The skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 2000 lbs (907 kg) and tipping load of 4188 lbs (1900 kg). The lift height is 122 inches (3100 mm) to hinge pin, and dump height is 94.3 inches (2395 mm).

Engine Specs

Engine Model ...................... Cat 3044C DIT
Engine Type ...................... 4-cycle water-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ...................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) ...................... 201.2 (3.31)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.70 (94.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 4.72 (120.0)
Aspiration ...................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 76.0 (57.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 82.0 (61.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 2500
Compression Ratio ...................... 17:1
Firing Order ...................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ...................... Direct injection
Lubrication System ...................... Forced circulation
Cooling System ...................... Forced water cooling by centrifugal pump
Air Cleaner ...................... Dual element, radial seal
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 23.7 (90.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 10.6 (10.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 11.1 (10.5)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ...................... 90

Drive Train

Drive System Type ...................... Hydrostatic, four wheel chain drive
Number of Gears (Std) ...................... Single
Number of Gears (Opt) ...................... Two (high/low)
Chain Drive Type ...................... 100 HS continuous roller chain
Brakes Type ...................... Wet multi disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 12x16.5
Rear Tire Size ...................... 12x16.5
Chaincase Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 7.4 (7.0)
Maximum Speed (Std), mph (kph) ...................... 7.7 (12.5)
Maximum Speed (Opt), mph (kph) ...................... 11.8 (19.1)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ...................... Load sensing
Hydraulic Pump Type ...................... Variable displacement piston
Pump Flow (High XPS), gpm (Lpm) ...................... 33.0 (125.0)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) ...................... 280 (4060)
Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 9.2 (35.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 13.7 (52.0)
Number of Valves ...................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) ...................... 2000 (907)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) ...................... 4188 (1900)
Boom Lifting Force, lbs (kg) ...................... 4595 (2085)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ...................... 5485 (2487)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 44.7 (1135)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) ...................... 82.3 (2090)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) ...................... 156 (3965)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 110.1 (2800)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) ...................... 138.4 (3515)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 66 (1675)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) ...................... 122 (3100)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) ...................... 10 (255)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg ...................... 40
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) ...................... 94.3 (2395)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) ...................... 21.2 (540)
Rollback Angle At Ground Level, deg ...................... 29
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg ...................... 97
Departure Angle, deg ...................... 28
Bucket Width, in (mm) ...................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 9.2 (235)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 82.5 (2095)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 6650 (3025)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 7320 (3320)