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Coast Hi Lift rents, sells and services Caterpillar
Skid Steers, including the 216B/226B, 232B/242B, 236B/246B/248B and 252B/262B
and 268B. Skid-steer and compact track loaders have become widely used for a number
of reasons: their small size and maneuverability allow operators to use them in
tight spaces; being light, they can be towed behind a full-size pickup truck;
and with the wide array of attachments available, they are extremely versatile.
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| Features
of the Caterpillar Skid Steers |  | Operator
Station: | | Operator
comfort and ease of operation are designed into the operator's station from every
aspect, including ergonomic features such
as low-effort joystick controls and an adjustable contoured seat. |
| | | High Performance
Power Train: |  | The Caterpillar 3044C DIT engine provides high
engine horsepower and torque, allowing part-throttle operation for lower sound
levels and lower fuel consumption. Anti-stall feature maximizes power to the drive
train and work tools without stalling the engine. |
| | | Advanced
Hydraulic System: |  | The hydraulic
system in the Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader is designed for maximum power and reliability. More
hydraulic power means better overall performance. Fewer components mean fewer
hydraulic connections and reduced chance of leaks. |
| | | Serviceability: |  | The Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader offers quick and
easy routine maintenance and service. The rear door opens 90 degrees and the
cooling package tilts up out of the way for unparalleled access to the engine
compartment. The cab also tilts up for easy access. |
The
Caterpillar 216B, 226B, 236B, 246B and 248B Skid Steer Loaders feature
increased engine power and breakout force as well as improvements in operator
comfort and machine reliability and serviceability. The 248B uses the new Caterpillar
XPS hydraulic system, a load sensing, pressure compensating system that can deliver
maximum power regardless of engine speed. For customers requiring a smaller machine
to operate hydraulically powered work tools, a high-flow option is now available
on the 226B.
Power:
Four of the five B-Series radial lift machines have new Caterpillar
engines, and all five have engine power increases ranging from 2 percent
to more than 18 percent. All of the engines are U.S. EPA Tier 2 compliant. Each
new B-Series machine puts that power to work for faster digging and material handling.
The Caterpillar 248B is the most versatile of the radial lift machines
with a rated operating capacity of 2,000 pounds (907 kg) and net engine power
of 76 horsepower (57 kW). The 248B joins the all-new 268B in its use of the high
performance high flow XPS hydraulic system. A variable displacement piston pump
provides hydraulic flow and pressure up to 33 gpm (125 L/min) and 4,060 psi (28
000 kPa). The load sensing system can provide high hydraulic power whether the
engine is at low or high idle. The standard auxiliary hydraulic circuit powers
work tools such as cold planers, wheel saws, hammers, compactors and brooms.
Hydraulic
systems of the Cat B-Series design reduce the number of potential leak
points and improves reliability and cleanliness. A 5-micron spin-on filter keeps
hydraulic oil clean, and a high-efficiency hydraulic oil cooler allows the machines
to work smoothly in high ambient temperatures.
Ergonomic
Features of the new Caterpillar Skid Steers include
the proven anti-stall system and pilot hydraulic joystick controls that make Caterpillar
Skid Steer Loaders easy to operate. B-Series improvements include a deluxe
joystick design that incorporates positive-action buttons to control work tool
hydraulic or electrical functions. An ergonomically-designed arm bar is
rounded and sculpted to provide superior operator comfort, and the redesigned
gauge panels are easy to read. The
B-Series operator cab offers a new door option with 25 percent more glass that
improves sight lines to the working area. The new door also incorporates a new
loader lock-out function that prevents loader arm movement when the door is open.
A standard convex rearview mirror gives the operator a wider view behind the machine,
and the lights are now adjustable 10-degrees up and down as well as side-to-side
to suit the task and the operator's preference.
Ease
of Service is designed into each B-Series machine. The rear service
door opens 90 degrees for easy access to both sides of the in-line-mounted engine.
The loader is configured for straightforward access to the oil filter and air
cleaner as well as fluid level check points. The cooling fan and air conditioning
compressor are hydraulically driven to eliminate the maintenance required by belt
drives. A higher alternator rating and battery rating improve reliability, as
does a simplified wiring harness. For access to hydraulic pumps, motors and valves,
an individual can tilt the cab rearward by using a single tool. A self-latching
mechanism holds the cab in place. |
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