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
30% Additional Capacity in a New Line of Buckets
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
SMART
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility •Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments - INDUSTRY FIRSTS - Attachment recognition - Tailors controls - Grade Assist
Quiet and Comfortable
Maximum Performance
Making Your Job Easier
Optimized Machine Capability
Sustainability
The industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides the operator with a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Continuing the industry leading trend, the D3 Series also includes as standard, seat mounted adjustable joystick controls for operator comfort.
High performance power train provides maximum performance and production capability through the Electronic Torque Management system, standard two speed travel and an electronic hand/foot throttle with decel pedal capability.
Cat® “Intelligent Leveling” system provides industry leading technology, integration, and available features such as dual direction self level, work tool return to dig, and work tool positioner.
Maximize machine capability and control with the available Advanced Display, providing on-screen adjustments for implement response, hystat response and creep control. Also features multi-language functionality with customizable layouts, security system and rearview camera.
The Cat® C2.2 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester). Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
Cat® Extended Life Coolant and long-life HYDO Advanced hydraulic fluids not only reduce downtime but help decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
Boost productivity with Cat technologies like work tool positioner, return to dig, and Cat Smart Attachments.
Save fuel and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions with efficiency features such as foot throttle pedal and cooling system demand fan.
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
910 kg
2000 lb
Weights
Operating Weight
2955 kg
6514 lb
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
1054 mm
41.5 in
Height - Top of Cab
2029 mm
79.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires
1497 mm
58.9 in
Ground Clearance
170 mm
6.7 in
Departure Angle
27.9°
Maximum Dump Angle
47.4°
Length - Without Bucket
2523 mm
99.3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
2254 mm
88.7 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
224 mm
8.8 in
Maximum Overall Height
3832 mm
150.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
1513 mm
59.6 in
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
214 mm
8.4 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground
3233 mm
127.3 in
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
894 mm
35.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
1976 mm
77.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
1249 mm
49.2 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
3001 mm
118.1 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
653 mm
25.7 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
88.2°
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
1102 mm
43.4 in
Cab
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
12 l
3.2 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
10 l
2.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
45 l
11.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
34 l
9 gal (US)
Chain Box - Each Side
7 l
1.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
99 l/min
26 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
26.5 kW
35.5 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
23000 kPa
3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
69 l/min
18 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
23000 kPa
3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
38 kW
50.9 hp
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
12.3 km/h
7.6 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
17.8 km/h
11.1 mile/h
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.
