Caterpillar 247B Series 3
The Caterpillar 247B Series 3 is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 6,997 lb (3,173.79 kg), a 56 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 2,149.51 lb (975 kg), and a tipping load of 4,300 lb (1,950.5 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld →◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders
Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 247B Series 3 sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 7,000 lb lighter than 84% (n=182)
- Engine power 56 hp less powerful than 87% (n=167)
- Rated operating capacity 2,150 lb lower-rated than 67% (n=156)
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01 Engine Specification
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | C2.2T | |
| Gross Power | 62hp | 46.3kw |
| Net Power | 56hp | 41.8kw |
| Displacement | 134cu in | 2.2L |
| Bore | 3.3in | 83.9mm |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 99.1mm |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 62hp | 46.3kw |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.2 T | |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec | 56hp | 41.8kw |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 56hp | 41.8kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 6997lb | 3173.8kg |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.7gal | 10L |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2gal | 65L |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.7gal | 10L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.6gal | 55L |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 85amps | |
| Max Speed - Low Range | 7mph | 11.3km/h |
03 Power Train Specification
| Travel Speed Forward | 7mph | 11.3km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed Reverse | 7mph | 11.3km/h |
04 Loader Specification
| Breakout Force | 4060lb | 1841.6kg |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Load | 2149.6lb | 975kg |
05 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 6997lb | 3173.8kg |
|---|
06 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow | 16.2gal/min | 61L/min |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335psi | 22994kPa |
07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Power | 31hp | 23.2kw |
|---|---|---|
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 16 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow | Standard |
08 Operating Specifications Specification
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 2150lb | 975.3kg |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 1505lb | 682.7kg |
| Ground Contact Area | 1770in2 | 1.2m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 4 psi | |
| Tipping Load | 4300lb | 1950.5kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4060lb | 1841.6kg |
09 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 17gal | 64.4L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5gal | 54.9L |
10 Cab Specification
| Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I | |
| Fops Level Ii | SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II |
11 Dimensions Dimensions
| Width Over Tracks | 5.5ft in | 1676mm |
|---|---|---|
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.53ft in | 1990mm |
| Ground Clearance | 10in | 254mm |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.01ft in | 2134mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 2.06ft in | 625mm |
| Length - Track On Ground | 59in | 1498.6mm |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 129in | 3276.6mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 99in | 2514.6mm |
| Length With Out Bucket | 8.27ft in | 2518mm |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 84in | 2133.6mm |
| Departure Angle | 41 degrees | |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 82.49in | 2095mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear | 54.22in | 1377mm |
| Vehicle Width | 66in | 1676.4mm |
| Length With Bucket | 10.78ft in | 3285mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8.7in | 220.98mm |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 40 degrees | |
| Maximum Overall Height | 150in | 3810mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 53in | 1346.2mm |
| Overall Length - Track | 75in | 1905mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 82 degrees | |
| Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump | 25in | 635mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 82in | 2082.81mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 52in | 1320.8mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 54in | 1371.6mm |
12 Undercarriage Dimensions
| Length Of Track On Ground | 4.92ft in | 1499mm |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Contact Area | 1770in2 | 1.15m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 4psi | 27.58kPa |
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.