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Caterpillar 256C Skid Steer Loader

An industry-first sealed and pressurized cab, increased rated operating capacity, higher horsepower and superior performance help you get more done and increase your bottom line.


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Engine
Engine ModelCat C3.4 DIT
Net Flywheel Power82 hp / 61 kW
Gross Power84 hp / 63 kW
Gross Power SAE J199584 hp / 63 kW
Engine Power ISO 1439683 hp / 62 kW
Net Power EEC 80/126983 hp / 62 kW
Net Power EEC ISO 924983 hp / 62 kW
Net Power SAE 134982 hp / 61 kW
Displacement201 in3 / 3.3 L
Stroke4.7 in / 120 mm
Bore3.7 in / 94 mm

Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity2350 lb / 1066 kg
Rated Operating Capacity w/Optional Counterweight2566 lb / 1164 kg
Tipping Load4700 lb / 2132 kg
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder7328 lb / 3324 kg

Weights
Operating Weight7665 lb / 3477 kg

Dimensions
Wheelbase48.8 in / 1240 mm
Length w/Bucket on Ground145.4 in / 3692 mm
Length w/o Bucket117.2 in / 2979 mm
Height to Top of Cab82.8 in / 2104 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires66 in / 1676 mm
Max Overall Height157.4 in / 3998 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift122.9 in / 3122 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.7.8 in / 200 mm
Reach at Max Lift and Dump23.6 in / 600 mm
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump95.5 in / 2425 mm
Ground Clearance8.8 in / 225 mm
Departure Angle26°
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle42.9 in / 1089 mm
Maximum Dump Angle40°
Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear68.1 in / 1730 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler54.6 in / 1386 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket85.3 in / 2167 mm
Max. Reach w/Arms-Parallel54.6 in / 1388 mm
Rack Back Angle at Max Height85°
Bucket Pin Reach at Max Lift2.3 in / 58 mm

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic FlowStandard
Hydraulic FlowHigh Flow XPS
Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi / 28000 kPa
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi / 23000 kPa
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min / 84 L/min
Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min / 125 L/min
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp / 31.9 kW

Power Train
Travel Speed Forward7.7 mph / 12.5 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7.7 mph / 12.5 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option12 mph / 19.3 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option12 mph / 19.3 km/h
XDP Option Speed (with tires)6.5 mph / 10.4 km/h
XDP Option Speed (with VTS tracks)4.8 mph / 7.8 km/h

Service Refill Capacities
Chain box, each side2.6 gal / 10 L
Cooling System3.7 gal / 14 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal / 10 L
Fuel Tank26 gal / 98 L
Hydraulic System15 gal / 57 L
Hydraulic Tank11 gal / 42 L

 
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MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228