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Caterpillar 248
The Caterpillar 248 is a skid steer loader built by Caterpillar. Most units reaching the used market were built around 2002. It is common in the North American used market. About 39% of units have an enclosed cab, 6% of those with air conditioning. Units are offered in many configurations (consistency score 68). Typical hours at resale: 2,000–5,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Type | Skid Steer Loaders |
| Category | Skid Steer Loader |
| Size class | 1750-2250 lb |
| Built around | 2002 |
| Used-market presence | common |
| Hours at resale | 2,000–5,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 39% of units |
| Air conditioning | 6% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 68 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | OROPS 61% EROPS 37% EROPS w AC 2% |
|---|---|
| Hydraulics | Auxiliary 67% Standard 33% |
| Hydraulic flow | Standard 75% High Flow 25% |
Other Caterpillar 248 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 248B | 1750-2250 lb | 2005 | known | 51% |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat 863 | Bobcat | 1750-2250 lb | 1999 | very common | 5% |
| Bobcat T190 | Bobcat | 1750-2250 lb | 2005 | very common | 13% |
| Bobcat 873 | Bobcat | 1750-2250 lb | 1999 | very common | 8% |
| Bobcat S250 | Bobcat | 1750-2250 lb | 2004 | common | 18% |
| John Deere 260 | John Deere | 1750-2250 lb | 2000 | common | 6% |
| Case 90XT | Case | 1750-2250 lb | 1999 | common | 11% |
| Case 85XT | Case | 1750-2250 lb | 1999 | common | 5% |
| Takeuchi TL130 | Takeuchi | 1750-2250 lb | 2005 | common | 12% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.