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Skid Steers
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Skid Steers
248
Skid Steer Loader
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Work Tools
Choose from a wide variety of tools designed specifically
for Skid Steer Loaders.
■ stump grinders
■ trenchers
horsepower, the Cat 248 allows optimal fit, even after years of use.
operation of complex hydromechanical ■ Rugged design with a large contact
work tools such as cold planers and area absorbs loads and minimizes
stump grinders. stress.
■ Lubricated vertical pins are chrome-
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Operator’s Station
Ergonomic design provides a comfortable working environment.
■ Armrest
■ Dome light
■ Instrument panels
Power Train
Caterpillar Hystat power train delivers aggressive performance and easy operation.
Caterpillar 3034 turbocharged engine High-strength, prestressed chains run Reliability is built in and factory tested
provides high engine horsepower and in an oil bath for continuous to ensure years of trouble-free
robust flywheel torque. lubrication. Chain wear adjustment is operation. The hydraulic system is
provided via slots in the axle housings. cleaned to a level exceeding industry
Closed-loop, high-output hydrostatic
standards, and the machine is
system and exclusive anti-stall system Each drive axle is forged, induction
dynamometer tested to deliver the
deliver maximum torque to the wheels. hardened and sealed for long life.
performance and reliability customers
Parking brake is spring-applied and expect from Caterpillar.
hydraulically released.
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Integral Quick Coupler
Mechanical quick coupler enables quick, easy work tool change.
Serviceability
Quick access and superior design make the 248 easy to maintain.
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Engine Cab Power Train, Axles and
Caterpillar 3034 turbocharged, Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) Brakes
watercooled, four-stroke cycle, four- and Falling Objects Protective Structure Dual, closed-loop, axial piston
cylinder diesel. (FOPS). hydrostatic pumps driven directly off
engine. Pumps provide pressure and flow
Ratings at 2600 rpm kW hp ■ ROPS meets SAE J1040 MAY94 and
to two fixed displacement motors.
Gross power 60 80 ISO 3471:1994
■ FOPS meets SAE J1043 SEP87 and Travel speed with 12 x 16.5 tires:
Net power 55 74
ISO 3449:1992 Level I km/h mph
Dimensions ■ FOPS Level II (optional) meets SAE Forward/reverse 12.1 7.5
Bore 97 mm 3.82 in J231 JAN81 and ISO 3449:1992
Stroke 100 mm 3.94 in Level II Features
■ Single, hydraulically operated joystick
Net power rating per SAE J1349, ISO controls speed and direction
9249, EEC 80/1269. ■ Forged, induction-hardened axles are
40°
541 mm
1' 9" 3965 mm
13' 0" 2097 mm
6' 11"
1623 mm
3099 mm 5' 4"
10' 2"
1357 mm
4' 5"
2092 mm
6' 10"
2398 mm 1730 mm
7' 10" 5' 8"
26°
235 mm 257 mm
9" 10" 1318 mm
4' 4"
1038 mm 1134 mm
3' 5" 3' 9"
2800 mm
9' 2"
3515 mm
11' 6"
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248 Skid Steer Loader
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