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Caterpillar 216

The Caterpillar 216 is a skid steer loader with an operating weight of 5,490 lb (2,490.3 kg), a 48 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 1,400 lb (635.03 kg), and a tipping load of 2,800 lb (1,270.06 kg).

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Operating weight
5,490lb
2,490.3kg
Engine power
48hp
35.8kW
Net Power
Rated operating capacity
1,400lb
635.03kg
Tipping load
2,800lb
1,270.06kg
Bucket capacity
0.5yd³
0.4m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · skid steer loaders

Among 360 skid steer loaders , the Caterpillar 216 sits below the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 5,490 lb lighter than 79% (n=334)
  • Engine power 48 hp less powerful than 77% (n=335)
  • Rated operating capacity 1,400 lb lower-rated than 81% (n=288)

Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

1950C196D3314A2519B
Side elevation
1950C1829E
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 4
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3024C
Gross Power 51hp 38.1kw
Net Power 48hp 35.8kw
Power Measured @ 3000rpm
Displacement 134cu in 2.2L
Bore 3.4in 84.1mm
Stroke 4in 100.1mm
Engine Model Cat 3024C
Net Flywheel Power 48hp 35.8kw

02 Operational Specification

Operational Weight 5740lb 2603.7kg
Fuel Capacity 17.2gal 65L
Max Speed 7mph 11.3km/h
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 14.6gal 55L
Operating Speed 7mph 11.3km/h

03 Loader Specification

Operating Load Rating 1400lb 635.1kg
Bucket Capacity 0.5yd3 0.4m3

04 Weights Specification

Operating Weight 5490lb 2490.3kg

05 Hydraulic Specification

Pump Flow Capacity 15.2gal/min 57.2L/min

06 Hydraulic System Specification

Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3100 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 14.7 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow Standard flow

07 Service Refill Capacities Specification

Cooling System 2.4gal 9.1L
Fuel Tank 17gal 64.4L
Hydraulic Tank 9.2gal 34.9L
Engine Crankcase 2.1gal 8L
Hydraulic System 14.5gal 54.9L
Chain Box - Each Side 1.6gal 6.1L

08 Cab Specification

Rops SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
Fops SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)

09 Dimensions Dimensions

Length With Bucket 10.88ft in 3314mm
Width Over Tires 6.01ft in 1829mm
Ground Clearance 7.7in 195.58mm
Height To Top Of Cab 6.4ft in 1950mm
Wheelbase 3.24ft in 986mm
Length W/O Bucket 8.27ft in 2519mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.12ft in 2168mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 21.5in 546mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 9.31in 236.22mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 85.4in 2169.16mm
Length - Without Bucket 99in 2514.6mm
Maximum Overall Height 146in 3708.4mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle 38in 965.2mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 20in 508mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket 79.38in 2016mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground 127in 3225.8mm
Vehicle Width Over Tires 60in 1524mm

10 Operating Specifications Dimensions

Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 3612lb 1638.38kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 2873lb 1303.18kg
Rated Operating Capacity 1400lb 635.03kg
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight 1500lb 680.39kg
Tipping Load 2800lb 1270.06kg

Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.