Caterpillar 246D specifications
Skid-steer loader · 246D
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 7,424 lb / 3,368 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. Engine emission variants are labelled separately.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
7,424 lb / 3,368 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
66.0 in / 1,676 mmPublished
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
71.8–74.3 hp / 53.6–55.4 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWGross (SAE J1995)
- 73.2 hp / 54.6 kWNet (SAE 1349)*
- 72.4 hp / 54.0 kWNet (SAE 1349)†
- 71.8 hp / 53.6 kWNet (SAE 1349)#
- Rated operating capacity
2,150 lb / 975 kgPublished
basis not stated
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
4,300 lb / 1,950 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- High hydraulic flow
32 gpm / 121 L/min
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,335–4,061 psi / 23,000–28,000 kPa
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedHydraulic Pressure, Standard
- 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublishedHydraulic Pressure, XPS
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. Engine emission variants are labelled separately.
- 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 1,676 mm dirt bucket, 12 × 16.5 tyres, open ROPS. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 3368 kg / 7424 lb PDF p. 1011 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 246D · Operating weight | 7,424 lb / 3,368 kgPublished |
Machine width
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| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle width over tires 1,676 mm dirt bucket, 12 × 16.5 tyres, open ROPS. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 1676 mm / 66.0" PDF p. 1011 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 246D · O Vehicle width over tires | 66.0 in / 1,676 mmPublished |
Height
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| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab 1,676 mm dirt bucket, 12 × 16.5 tyres, open ROPS. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 2110 mm / 83.1" PDF p. 1011 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 246D · D Height to top of cab | 83.1 in / 2,110 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
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| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground 1,676 mm dirt bucket, 12 × 16.5 tyres, open ROPS. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 3708 mm / 146.0" PDF p. 1011 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 246D · C Length with bucket on ground | 146.0 in / 3,708 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
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| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket 1,676 mm dirt bucket, 12 × 16.5 tyres, open ROPS. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 2993 mm / 117.8" PDF p. 1011 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 246D · B Length without bucket | 117.8 in / 2,993 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross (SAE J1995) Flywheel rating for the model column. Published: 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp PDF p. 974 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 246D · Gross (SAE J1995) | 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)* Meets Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB, Japan 2011 (Tier 4 Interim) emission standards. Published: 54.6 kW / 73.2 hp PDF p. 974 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 246D · Net (SAE 1349)* | 73.2 hp / 54.6 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)† Meets Tier 4 Interim, Stage IIIA, Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards OR Tier 2, Stage II, Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards. The handbook gives the same emissions description for its dagger and hash rows; use the symbol to identify the reading. Published: 54.0 kW / 72.4 hp PDF p. 974 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 246D · Net (SAE 1349)† | 72.4 hp / 54.0 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)# Meets Tier 4 Interim, Stage IIIA, Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards OR Tier 2, Stage II, Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards. The handbook gives the same emissions description for its dagger and hash rows; use the symbol to identify the reading. Published: 53.6 kW / 71.8 hp PDF p. 974 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 246D · Net (SAE 1349)# | 71.8 hp / 53.6 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
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| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity 1,676 mm dirt bucket, 12 × 16.5 tyres, open ROPS. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 975 kg / 2150 lb PDF p. 1011 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 246D · Rated operating capacity | 2,150 lb / 975 kgPublished |
Tipping load
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| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load 1,676 mm dirt bucket, 12 × 16.5 tyres, open ROPS. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 1950 kg / 4300 lb PDF p. 1011 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 246D · Tipping load | 4,300 lb / 1,950 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gpm PDF p. 974 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 246D · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
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| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS XPS hydraulic system. Published: 121 L/min / 32 gpm PDF p. 974 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 246D · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS | 32 gpm / 121 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pressure, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3335 psi PDF p. 974 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 246D · Hydraulic Pressure, Standard | 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Hydraulic Pressure, XPS XPS hydraulic system. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4061 psi PDF p. 974 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 246D · Hydraulic Pressure, XPS | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- The handbook identifies this machine by model. Production years and serial limits are unspecified.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49
SEBD0351-49 · Edition 49 · Inspected .
Manufacturer-authored handbook distributed by Cat dealer MacAllister Machinery. Citations use the PDF viewer page. Section 15 gives the skid-steer specification and dimension tables.
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.