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Skid Steer Loaders
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.
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
67.1 hp/50.1 kW
Rated Operating Capacity
1900 lb/865 kg
Operating Weight
6514 lb/2955 kg
Wheel Base
41.5 in/1054 mm
Key Features
Quiet and Comfortable 
Maximum Performance
Making Your Job Easier
Optimized Machine Capability
Sustainability
Specifications
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Imperial
Engine 
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
67.1 hp
50.1 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349
65.8 hp
49.1 kW
Displacement
134.3 in³
2.2 l
Stroke
3.9 in
100 mm
Bore
3.3 in
84 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
153 ft·lbf
208 N·m
Net Flywheel Power
65.8 hp
49.1 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249
66.5 hp
49.6 kW
Engine Model
Cat C2.2 CRDI
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity
1900 lb
865 kg
Tipping Load
3800 lb
1725 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
3928 lb
1782 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).
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
2000 lb
910 kg
Weights
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).
Dimensions
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°
Maximum Dump Angle
47.4°
Length - Without Bucket
99.3 in
2523 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
88.7 in
2254 mm
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
8.8 in
224 mm
Maximum Overall Height
150.9 in
3832 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
59.6 in
1513 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).
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
8.4 in
214 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground
127.3 in
3233 mm
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
35.2 in
894 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
77.8 in
1976 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
49.2 in
1249 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
118.1 in
3001 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
25.7 in
653 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
88.2°
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
43.4 in
1102 mm
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
26 gpm
99 L/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
35.5 hp
26.5 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3336 psi
23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
18 gpm
69 L/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3336 psi
23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
50.9 hp
38 kW
Cab
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
7.6 mile/h
12.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
11.1 mile/h
17.8 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
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
Noise Level
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.
Inside Cab*
83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**
101 dB(A)
Note (1)
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
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.
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 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
Equipment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Downloads
232D3 Product Brochure 
Advanced Display User Guide for Skid Steer, Compact Track, and Multi Terrain Loaders - D/D2/D3 Series
226D3/232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3/272D3/272D3 XE Product Brochure
Retrofit Options and Accessories Guide for Compact Track, Skid Steer and Multi Terrain Loaders
Cat® Attachment for D3 Series Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders
Advanced Display User Guide for Skid Steer, Compact Track, and Multi Terrain Loaders - D/D2/D3 Series
226D3/232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3/272D3/272D3 XE Product Brochure
Retrofit Options and Accessories Guide for Compact Track, Skid Steer and Multi Terrain Loaders
Cat® Attachment for D3 Series Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders
Overall Width
51.8 in/1316 mm
Maximum Load Rating
1999.6 lb/907 kg
Width
68 in/1730 mm
Capacity
0.4 yd³/0.33 m³
Width
74 in/1883 mm
Capacity
0.5 yd³/0.37 m³
Width
80.1 in/2035 mm
Capacity
0.5 yd³/0.41 m³
Width
86 in/2187 mm
Capacity
0.6 yd³/0.45 m³
Width
68 in/1730 mm
Capacity
0.7 yd³/0.56 m³
Width
74 in/1883 mm
Capacity
0.8 yd³/0.62 m³
Width
80 in/2035 mm
Capacity
0.9 yd³/0.66 m³
Width
86 in/2188 mm
Capacity
0.9 yd³/0.72 m³
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
1699.3 lb/ft/2304 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Direct Drive
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
3037.3 lb/ft/4118 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Single Planetary Reduction
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
5034.6 lb/ft/6826 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Drive
