The Cat® 250 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.
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 74 hp / 55 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 73 hp / 55 kW |
| Displacement | 171 in³ / 2.8 l |
| Stroke | 4.3 in / 110 mm |
| Bore | 3.5 in / 90 mm |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73 hp / 55 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 | 221 lb/ft / 300 N·m |
| Note | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.8T (turbo) |
| Operating Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2689 lb / 1220 kg |
| Tipping Load | 5378 lb / 2440 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 6784 lb / 3077 kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 5948 lb / 2698 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2916 lb / 1325 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Weights | |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 7829 lb / 3551 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheel Base | 43.1 in / 1094 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 81.9 in / 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66 in / 1677 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in / 195 mm |
| Departure Angle | 23° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 46° |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 135 in / 3430 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 110.2 in / 2800 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 124 in / 3150 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 32.8 in / 833 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 51 in / 1296 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 64.9 in / 1649 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 155.8 in / 3957 mm |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 3 in / 75 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.9 in / 200 mm |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 97° |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 96.2 in / 2443 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 79.7 in / 2024 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 17.6 in / 448 mm |
| Roll Back Angle | 28° |
| Hydraulic System | |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi / 28000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gpm / 112 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 gpm / 76 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gpm / 113 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 58 hp / 43 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 39 hp / 29 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi / 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 71 hp / 53 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi / 23000 kPa |
| Cab | |
|---|---|
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 (Optional) |
| Power Train | |
|---|---|
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 8 mile/h / 12.9 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 10.5 mile/h / 16.9 km/h |
| Service Refill Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Chain Box - Each Side | 2.2 gal (US) / 8.3 l |
| Cooling System | 3 gal (US) / 11.5 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.1 gal (US) / 8 l |
| Fuel Tank | 24.9 gal (US) / 94.4 l |
| Hydraulic System | 9.7 gal (US) / 36.8 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 6.9 gal (US) / 26 l |
| Sustainability | |
|---|---|
| Recyclability | 94% |
| Noise Level | |
|---|---|
| Note (2) | *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. |
| Outside Cab** | 101 dB(A) |
| Inside Cab* | 83 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| Note (3) | **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
| Air Conditioning System (if equipped) | |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes. |
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