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•Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
•Wider opening door for easier machine entry
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
•Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist
Key Specs
The Cat® 232D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.
•Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
•Wider opening door for easier machine entry
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
•Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 60.2 HP 44.9 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 58.9 HP 44 kW |
| Displacement | 134.3 in³ 2.2 l |
| Stroke | 3.9 in 100 mm |
| Bore | 3.3 in 84 mm |
| Net Flywheel Power | 58.9 HP 44 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 135 ft·lbf 183 N·m |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 59.6 HP 44.4 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.2† Cat C2.2† |
| Note | †Engine meeting Brazil Mar-1 emission standards emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim. †Engine meeting Brazil Mar-1 emission standards emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim. |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1900 lb 865 kg |
| Tipping Load | 3800 lb 1725 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 3928 lb 1782 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2000 lb 910 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). |
| Operating Weight | 6514 lb 2955 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). |
| Wheel Base | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 79.9 in 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 58.9 in 1497 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Departure Angle | 27.9° 27.9° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 47.4° 47.4° |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 25.7 in 653 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 59.6 in 1513 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 99.3 in 2523 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 49.2 in 1249 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8.4 in 214 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 127.3 in 3233 mm |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 8.8 in 224 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 88.2° 88.2° |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 88.7 in 2254 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 118.1 in 3001 mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 43.4 in 1102 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 150.9 in 3832 mm |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 77.8 in 1976 mm |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3336 psi 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 26 gal/min 99 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 50.9 HP 38 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 18 gal/min 69 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3336 psi 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 35.5 HP 26.5 kW |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 11.1 mile/h 17.8 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.6 mile/h 12.3 km/h |
| Cooling System | 3.2 gal (US) 12 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6 gal (US) 10 l |
| Fuel Tank | 15.1 gal (US) 57 l |
| Hydraulic System | 11.9 gal (US) 45 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9 gal (US) 34 l |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 1.8 gal (US) 7 l |
| Inside Cab* | 83 dB(A) 83 dB(A) |
| Outside Cab** | 101 dB(A) 101 dB(A) |
| Note (2) | **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
| Note (1) | *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. |
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