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Overview

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.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

15% Additional Space for More Operator Comfort

• 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

Specifications

Gross Power - SAE J1995:201467.1 hp
Net Power - SAE 134965.8 hp
Displacement134.3 in³
Stroke3.9 in
Bore3.3 in
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995153 ft·lbf
Net Flywheel Power65.8 hp
Net Power - ISO 924966.5 hp
Engine ModelCat C2.2 CRDI
Rated Operating Capacity1900 lb
Tipping Load3800 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3928 lb
NoteOperating 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 Counterweight2000 lb
Operating Weight6514 lb
NoteOperating 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).
Wheel Base41.5 in
Height - Top of Cab79.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires58.9 in
Ground Clearance6.7 in
Departure Angle27.9°
Maximum Dump Angle47.4°
Length - Without Bucket99.3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump88.7 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift8.8 in
Maximum Overall Height150.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear59.6 in
NoteOperating 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 Position8.4 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground127.3 in
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle35.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket77.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground49.2 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift118.1 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump25.7 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height88.2°
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler43.4 in
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)35.5 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow18 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)50.9 hp
ROPSISO 3471:2008
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level I
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed7.6 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option11.1 mile/h
Cooling System3.2 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank15.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System11.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank9 gal (US)
Chain Box - Each Side1.8 gal (US)
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 ConditioningThe 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.

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