Caterpillar 216B specifications
Skid-steer loader · B Series
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 5,709 lb / 2,589 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Original Caterpillar B Series, English AEHQ5564 edition.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
5,709 lb / 2,589 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
60 in / 1,525 mmPublished
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
49–52 hp / 37–39 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 52 hp / 39 kWGross power · SAE J1995
- 51 hp / 38 kWEngine power · ISO 14396
- 50 hp / 37 kWNet power · ISO 9249
- 50 hp / 37 kWNet power · 80/1269/EEC
- 49 hp / 37 kWNet power · SAE 1349
- Rated operating capacity
1,400–1,500 lb / 635–680 kg
basis not stated
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 1,400 lb / 635 kgPublishedRated operating capacity
- 1,500 lb / 680 kgPublishedRated operating capacity with optional counterweight
The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.
Details and evidence for rated operating capacity- Tipping load
2,800 lb / 1,270 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
15.6 gpm / 60 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,100 psi / 21,400 kPaPublished
Standard
Details and evidence for hydraulic pressure- High hydraulic flowNot stated
Not stated in the reviewed source. This Specalog identifies the other hydraulic configuration for this model.
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Original Caterpillar B Series, English AEHQ5564 edition.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
Operating weight
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating weight Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 2589 kg / 5709 lb PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 216B · Operating weight | 5,709 lb / 2,589 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle width over tyres Optional 10 × 16.5 PR tyres and 1,524 mm dirt bucket. Published: 1525 mm / 60 in | 60 in / 1,525 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab Optional 10 × 16.5 PR tyres and 1,524 mm dirt bucket. Published: 1950 mm / 77 in | 77 in / 1,950 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground Optional 10 × 16.5 PR tyres and 1,524 mm dirt bucket. Published: 3233 mm / 127 in | 127 in / 3,233 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket Optional 10 × 16.5 PR tyres and 1,524 mm dirt bucket. Published: 2519 mm / 99 in | 99 in / 2,519 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross power · SAE J1995 Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 39 kW / 52 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 216B · Gross power · SAE J1995 | 52 hp / 39 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Engine power · ISO 14396 Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 38 kW / 51 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 216B · Engine power · ISO 14396 | 51 hp / 38 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net power · ISO 9249 Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 37 kW / 50 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 216B · Net power · ISO 9249 | 50 hp / 37 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net power · 80/1269/EEC Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 37 kW / 50 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 216B · Net power · 80/1269/EEC | 50 hp / 37 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net power · SAE 1349 Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 37 kW / 49 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 216B · Net power · SAE 1349 | 49 hp / 37 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 635 kg / 1400 lb PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 216B · Rated operating capacity | 1,400 lb / 635 kgPublished |
Rated operating capacity with optional counterweight Optional counterweight installed. Published: 680 kg / 1500 lb | 1,500 lb / 680 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 1270 kg / 2800 lb PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 216B · Tipping load | 2,800 lb / 1,270 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader hydraulic flow · standard Standard hydraulic circuit. Published: 60 L/min / 15.6 gal/min PDF p. 12 · Skid steer loader hydraulic system · 216B · Loader hydraulic flow · standard | 15.6 gpm / 60 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Not stated in the reviewed source · This Specalog identifies the other hydraulic configuration for this model.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
| This Specalog identifies the other hydraulic configuration for this model. | Not stated |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader hydraulic pressure · standard Standard hydraulic circuit. Published: 21400 kPa / 3100 psi PDF p. 12 · Skid steer loader hydraulic system · 216B · Loader hydraulic pressure · standard | 3,100 psi / 21,400 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Engine power is separated by test standard. The manufacturer’s family drawing supplies the stated bucket and tyre configuration.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: 216B/226B Skid Steer Loaders
AEHQ5564 · Inspected .
Original manufacturer Specalog available from Kelly Tractor. Technical tables on viewer pages 11–13.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-11-08: second comparison of every figure by Claude: the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row by script, and every cited table cell read again from the rendered page by separate readers who did not see the transcription; the New Holland viewer pages read by eye. No independent human review.