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Caterpillar 256C

The Caterpillar 256C is a skid steer loader with an operating weight of 7,566 lb (3,432 kg), a 82 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 2,350 lb (1,066 kg), and a tipping load of 4,700 lb (2,131.89 kg).

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Operating weight
7,566lb
3,432kg
Engine power
82hp
61kW
Net Power
Rated operating capacity
2,350lb
1,066kg
Tipping load
4,700lb † — value reconstructed from related published figures
2,131.89kg
Bucket capacity
0.5yd³
0.4m³

◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · skid steer loaders

Among 360 skid steer loaders , the Caterpillar 256C sits above the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 7,570 lb heavier than 70% (n=334)
  • Engine power 82 hp more powerful than 82% (n=335)
  • Rated operating capacity 2,350 lb higher-rated than 71% (n=288)

◇Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

2083C225D3692A3124B
Side elevation
2083C1676E
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 4
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3044C DIT
Gross Power 85hp 63kw
Net Power 82hp 61kw
Power Measured @ 2500rpm
Displacement 201cu in 3.3L

02 Operational Specification

Operational Weight 7566lb 3432kg
Fuel Capacity 26gal 98L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3.7gal 14L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 2.6gal 10L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15gal 57L
Max Speed 7.7mph 12.5km/h
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side 2.6gal 10L

03 Loader Specification

Breakout Force 7328lb 3324kg
Operating Load Rating 2350lb 1066kg
Bucket Capacity 0.5yd3 0.4m3

04 Hydraulic Specification

Pump Flow Capacity 22gal/min 84L/min
Relief Valve Pressure 3335psi 23000kPa

05 Dimensions Dimensions

Length With Bucket 12.12ft in 3692mm
Width Over Tires 5.5ft in 1676mm
Ground Clearance 8.81in 225mm
Height To Top Of Cab 6.83ft in 2083mm
Wheelbase 4.07ft in 1240mm
Length W/O Bucket 10.25ft in 3124mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.96ft in 2425mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 23.6in 600mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear 57.7in 1466mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket 95.8in 2433mm

Data notes

†

Derived value. tipping load was not published directly in a usable form by the source. It was reconstructed from related published figures and accepted only after validating against the expected relationship between specifications for this machine class.

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.