Specification sheet Skid Steer Loader Ref caterpillar-248-skid-steer-loader
Caterpillar 248
The Caterpillar 248 is a skid steer loader with an operating weight of 7,338 lb (3,328.5 kg), a 74 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 2,000 lb (907.19 kg), and a tipping load of 4,000 lb (1,814.37 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
7,338lb
3,328.5kg
Engine power
74hp
55.19kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
2,000lb
907.19kg
Tipping load
4,000lb
1,814.37kg
Bucket capacity
0.6yd³
0.5m³
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · skid steer loaders
Among 360 skid steer loaders , the Caterpillar 248 sits above the median for its class:
- Operating weight 7,340 lb heavier than 65% (n=334)
- Engine power 74 hp more powerful than 69% (n=335)
- Rated operating capacity 2,000 lb higher-rated than 56% (n=288)
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01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
| Engine Model | 3034T | |
| Gross Power | 80hp | 59.7kw |
| Net Power | 74hp | 55.2kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2600rpm | |
| Displacement | 183cu in | 3L |
| Bore | 3.9in | 97.1mm |
| Stroke | 4in | 100.1mm |
| Engine Model | Cat 3034C | |
| Net Flywheel Power | 55hp | 41.1kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operational Weight | 7530lb | 3415.6kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8gal | 90L |
| Max Speed | 7.6mph | 12.1km/h |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.1gal | 53L |
| Operating Speed | 7.6mph | 12.1km/h |
03 Loader Specification
| Operating Load Rating | 2000lb | 907.2kg |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | 0.6yd3 | 0.5m3 |
04 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 7338lb | 3328.5kg |
|---|
05 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow Capacity | 33.1gal/min | 125L/min |
|---|
06 Hydraulic System Specification
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4200 psi | |
|---|---|---|
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 33 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow | Standard flow |
07 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 23.8gal | 90.1L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 1.8gal | 6.9L |
| Hydraulic System | 13.7gal | 51.9L |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 2gal | 7.6L |
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 | 11.54ft in | 3515mm |
|---|---|---|
| Width Over Tires | 6.01ft in | 1829mm |
| Ground Clearance | 9in | 228.6mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.87ft in | 2092mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.73ft in | 1134mm |
| Length W/O Bucket | 9.19ft in | 2800mm |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.87ft in | 2398mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 23.39in | 594mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 120in | 3048mm |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 94in | 2387.6mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 110in | 2794mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 156in | 3962.4mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle | 41in | 1041.41mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 21.3in | 541.02mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 86.5in | 2197mm |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 138in | 3505.2mm |
| Vehicle Width Over Tires | 66in | 1676.4mm |
10 Operating Specifications Dimensions
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 5261lb | 2386.35kg |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 4308lb | 1954.08kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2000lb | 907.19kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight | 2100lb | 952.55kg |
| Tipping Load | 4000lb | 1814.37kg |
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.