Caterpillar 246B specifications
Skid-steer loader · B Series
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 7,142 lb / 3,239 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Original Caterpillar B Series, English AEHQ5565 edition.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
7,142 lb / 3,239 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
66 in / 1,676 mmPublished
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
78–82 hp / 58–61 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 82 hp / 61 kWGross power · SAE J1995
- 80 hp / 60 kWEngine power · ISO 14396
- 78 hp / 59 kWNet power · ISO 9249
- 78 hp / 59 kWNet power · 80/1269/EEC
- 78 hp / 58 kWNet power · SAE 1349
- Rated operating capacity
2,000–2,100 lb / 907–952 kg
basis not stated
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 2,000 lb / 907 kgPublishedRated operating capacity
- 2,100 lb / 952 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
4,000 lb / 1,814 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
22 gpm / 83 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,335 psi / 23,000 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 AEHQ5565 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: 3239 kg / 7142 lb PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 246B · Operating weight | 7,142 lb / 3,239 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle width over tyres Optional 12 × 16.5 PR tyres and 1,676 mm dirt bucket. Published: 1676 mm / 66 in | 66 in / 1,676 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab Optional 12 × 16.5 PR tyres and 1,676 mm dirt bucket. Published: 2092 mm / 82 in | 82 in / 2,092 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground Optional 12 × 16.5 PR tyres and 1,676 mm dirt bucket. Published: 3515 mm / 138 in | 138 in / 3,515 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket Optional 12 × 16.5 PR tyres and 1,676 mm dirt bucket. Published: 2800 mm / 110 in | 110 in / 2,800 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross power · SAE J1995 Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 61 kW / 82 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 246B · Gross power · SAE J1995 | 82 hp / 61 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Engine power · ISO 14396 Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 60 kW / 80 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 246B · Engine power · ISO 14396 | 80 hp / 60 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net power · ISO 9249 Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 59 kW / 78 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 246B · Net power · ISO 9249 | 78 hp / 59 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net power · 80/1269/EEC Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 59 kW / 78 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 246B · Net power · 80/1269/EEC | 78 hp / 59 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net power · SAE 1349 Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 58 kW / 78 hp PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 246B · Net power · SAE 1349 | 78 hp / 58 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 907 kg / 2000 lb PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 246B · Rated operating capacity | 2,000 lb / 907 kgPublished |
Rated operating capacity with optional counterweight Optional counterweight installed. Published: 952 kg / 2100 lb | 2,100 lb / 952 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load Manufacturer model rating as printed. Published: 1814 kg / 4000 lb PDF p. 11 · Skid steer loader specifications · 246B · Tipping load | 4,000 lb / 1,814 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader hydraulic flow · standard Standard hydraulic circuit. Published: 83 L/min / 22 gal/min PDF p. 12 · Skid steer loader hydraulic system · 246B · Loader hydraulic flow · standard | 22 gpm / 83 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: 23000 kPa / 3335 psi PDF p. 12 · Skid steer loader hydraulic system · 246B · Loader hydraulic pressure · standard | 3,335 psi / 23,000 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: 236B/246B/248B Skid Steer Loaders
AEHQ5565 · 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.