October 7, 2003

SSL & MTL B-Series Marketing Bulletin

Caterpillar is pleased to announce the availability of the B-Series Skid Steer Loaders
and Multi Terrain Loaders. The B-Series is a direct replacement to all A-Series Skid
Steer and Multi Terrain Loaders with the exception of the 228, which has been
discontinued. We are adding the 268B Vertical Lift High Flow keeping Cat’s SSL and
MTL Product Line at 15 models. These new machines further increase the reliability,
productivity and product offering to meet the continual growing needs of our customers
in multiple applications.
 Marketing Strategy

The key design changes consist of Tier II Complaint Engines with more performance
and horse power, improved operator environment, more high flow options, and improved
serviceability and reliability.

Reliability: The B-Series SSL’s and MTL’s have improved the current reliable machines
in the field through the following points:
x Reduction in potential leak points with hydraulic lines
x Simplified hose routings providing increased protection
x Reduction of required parts
x Simplified electrical harness and routings
x Isolation switch on door to prevent damage

Productivity: The new design brings changes in the cab, engine and hydraulics to
directly increase the productivity of the machines. All cabs have a new contoured door
giving better visibility, cup holder option, air conditioner option on all models except the
216B and 232B, redesigned armrest, and a socket for your mobile phone. All changes
in the cab make the operating environment more comfortable and the operator more
productive.

B-Series Models
Units 216B 226B 226B HF 232B 236B 242B 242B HF 246B 248B 252B 262B 268B

Performance
kg 636 680 680 795 795 910 910 910 910 1020 1135 1135
Rated Operated Capacity (SAE) (lb) (1400) (1500) (1500) (1750) (1750) (2000) (2000) (2000) (2000) (2250) (2500) (2500)
kg 1270 1360 1360 1590 1590 1820 1820 1820 1820 2040 2270 2270
Tipping Load (lb) (2800) (3000) (3000) (3500) (3500) (4000) (4000) (4000) (4000) (4500) (5000) (5000)
kg 1390 1520 1500 1745 2115 1745 1735 2115 2085 2375 2375 2360
Breakout Force - Lift (lb) (3057) (3341) (3306) (3841) (4657) (3841) (3818) (4657) (4593) (5230) (5230) (5193)
kg 1720 1855 1855 1840 2490 1840 1840 2490 2490 2500 2500 2500
Breakout Force - Tilt (lb) (3787) (4084) (4084) (4059) (5484) (4059) (4059) (5484) (5484) (5508) (5508) (5508)
km/h 12.5 12.6 12.6 11.0 12.2 11.9 11.9 12.3 12.3 11.0 11.5 11.5
Travel Speed (mph) (7.8) (7.9) (7.9) (6.9) (7.6) (7.4) (7.4) (7.7) (7.7) (6.9) (7.2) (7.2)
km/h 18.6 18.6 18.6 17.6 17.6 17.6
Travel Speed w/ 2-speed (mph) N/a n/a n/a n/a (11.6) n/a n/a (11.8) (11.8) (11) (11) (11)

Weight & Dimensions

kg 2590 2650 2680 3030 3181 3088 3130 3242 3323 3570 3570 3630
Operating Weight (lb) (5709) (5834) (5903) (6661) (7007) (6802) (6895) (7142) (7321) (7861) (7861) (7995)
mm 991 991 991 1092 1143 1092 1092 1143 1143 1219 1219 1219
Wheelbase (in) (39) (39) (39) (43) (45) (43) (43) (45) (45) (48) (48) (48)
mm 2845 2845 2845 3023 3100 3048 3048 3100 3100 3225 3225 3225
Hinge Pin Height @ Max Lift (in) (112) (112) (112) (119) (122) (120) (120) (122) (122) (127) (127) (127)
mm 508 508 508 762 533 762 762 533 533 838 838 838
Reach @ Max Lift (in) (20) (20) (20) (30) (21) (30) (30) (21) (21) (33) (33) (33)
Max Dump Angle deg 40 40 40 50 40 50 50 40 40 51 51 51

Engine
Horsepower (net) hp 49 57 57 49 70 57 57 78 76 70 78 76
# of Cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Hydraulic System
l/m 59 59 98 59 83 59 98 83 123 83 83 123
Hydraulic Flow (gpm) (15.6) (15.6) (26) (15.6) (22) (15.6) (26) (22) (32.5) (22) (22) (32.5)
Hydraulic Pressure psi 3100 3335 3335 3100 3335 3335 3335 3335 4060 3335 3335 4060
Hydraulic Horsepower hp 28.2 30.4 50.6 28.2 42.8 30.4 50.6 42.8 77.0 42.8 42.8 77.0
 257B
Units 247B 257B HF 267B 277B 287B

Performance
kg 620 733 739 921 937 1144
Rated Operated Capacity (35%) (lb) (1367) (1615) (1627) (2030) (2065) (2520)
kg 885 1048 1055 1320 1340 1634
Rated Operated Capacity (50%) (lb) (1950) (2310) (2324) (2900) (2950) (3600)
kg 1173 2099 2110 2630 2680 3270
Tipping Load (lb) (3907) (4622) (4648) (5800) (5900) (7200)
kg 1420 1670 1660 2114 2114 2375
Breakout Force - Lift (lb) (3127) (3683) (3656) (4657) (4657) (5230)
kg 1695 1695 1695 2490 2490 2500
Breakout Force - Tilt (lb) (3734) (3732) (3732) (5484) (5484) (5508)
km/h 12.2 11.4 11.4 11.2 11.2 11.2
Travel Speed (mph) (7.6) (7.1) (7.1) (7.0) (7.0) (7.0)
Travel Speed w/ 2-speed mph n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Weight & Dimensions

kg 3027 3430 3430 4255 4255 4665
Operating Weight (lb) (6668) (7559) (7559) (9371) (9371) (10275)
mm 1500 1500 1500 2060 2060 1855
Length of Track on Ground (in) (59) (59) (59) (81) (81) (73)
kpa 26.2 29.6 29.6 21.4 21.4 26.2
Ground Pressure (psi) (3.8) (4.3) (4.3) (3.1) (3.1) (3.8)
mm 2845 3023 3023 3073 3073 3250
Hinge Pin Height @ Max Lift (in) (112) (119) (119) (121) (121) (128)
mm 635 787 787 686 686 838
Reach @ Max Lift (in) (25) (31) (31) (27) (27) (33)
Max Dump Angle deg 40 50 50 40 40 51

Engine

Horsepower (net) hp 57 57 57 70 78 78

# of Cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 4

Hydraulic System
lpm 71 71 118 100 100
Hydraulic Flow (gpm) (15.6) (15.6) (26) (22) (22) 100 (22)
Hydraulic Pressure psi 3335 3335 3335 3335 3335 3335
Hydraulic Horsepower hp 30.4 30.4 50.6 42.8 42.8 42.8

Key Features and Benefits:

Performance:
x Caterpillar Tier II Compliant Engines: All models, with the exception of the
216B and 232B, have been given new Caterpillar turbo charged engines. The
226B, 242B, 247B, and 257B will have a 2.2-liter 3024CT turbocharged engine
and the remaining product line will have a 3.3-liter 3044CDIT turbocharged
engine.
 Model B-Series A-Series HP B-Series HP HP
Engine Increase
SSL
216B 3024C 48 49 2%
226B 3024C T 54 57 6%
232B 3024C 48 49 2%
236B 3044C DIT 59 70 19%
242B 3024C T 54 57 6%
246B 3044C DIT 74 78 6%
248B 3044C DIT 74 76 3%
252B 3044C DIT 59 70 19%
262B 3044C DIT 74 78 5%
268B 3044C DIT N/A 76
MTL
247B 3024C T 54 57 6%
257B 3024C T 59 57 (3%)
267B 3044C DIT 59 70 19%
277B 3044C DIT 74 78 5%
287B 3044C DIT 74 78 5%

x Hydraulic System: The new product line will offer additional high flow options.
This option will be offered on the 226B, 242B and 257B. The high flow system
mentioned before is different to the current 248B high flow machine. This option
is a gear pump system allowing us to directly compete against our competitors
high flow offering.
The 248B piston pump system will remain the same as today, however we might
call it the High Flow XPS or “Extra Pressure System” (awaiting for nomenclature
approval) in order to differentiate it from the other high flow option on the 226B,
242B and 257B. The XPS system is the premium machine with significantly
more flow and pressure providing the best productivity and power in the market.
The same “Extra Pressure System” will be used in the new 268B, which is a
combination of the 262B size, weight and features, with the premium high flow
system.
o High Flow System (available for 226B, 242B and 257B): This system uses
an additional gear pump mounted on the end of the pump stack to provide
additional flow beyond the standard flow pump. This system increases the
available flow from 15.7 gpm @ 3335 psi to 26 gpm @ 3335 psi and will be
available from the factory as an optional attachment and as a field-installed
kit. Machines ordered with this system will be equipped with High Flow
couplers, standard flow couplers, case drain, secondary aux and work tool
electric.
o High Flow XPS system delivers high flow/high pressure auxiliary hydraulic
flow through a load sensing variable displacement piston pump. It allows
operation at lower speeds to overcome tough, difficult situations that would
stall other systems. This system will provide for auxiliary flow of 32.5 GPM
and 4060 Psi resulting in 77 hydraulic HP to run the demanding work tools.
In addition, there are no longer lines extending above the loader arms.
 x Electrical System: This system has been improved with a new location for the
fuse box, improved alternator ratings, and a simplified wiring harness to improve
serviceability.
o The Fuse Box is now located on the panel between the seat and the floor.
This allows easy access and provides ET functionality while sitting in the cab
seat.
o The Alternator provides ample current during peak demand to keep the new,
more compact 650 CCA maintenance-free batteries and an optional 850 CCA
battery fully charged. The following chart dictates the new alternator offering.

Amperage Model
65 216B and 232B
85 226B, 242B, 247B and 257B
90 236B, 246B, 248B, 252B, 262B, 268B, 267B, 277B and
287B

o A simplified Electrical Wiring Harness improves machine reliability.

Ease of operation:
x Operator Station: New design operator station will bring changes to increase
comfort, visibility, and performance.
o The new Joystick Handles provide more comfort and control. With the
press of a button on the joystick, continuous hydraulic flow can be activated.
An auxiliary hydraulic flow toggle is located on the right joystick for precise
control of flow to the work tool. 2-Speed is activated by a trigger on the left
joystick. The new joystick handles, with more electrical and hydraulic flow
options located on them, provide the operator with control when operating
complex work tools. The new joysticks will be installed on machines ordered
with high flow, high flow XPS (248B, 268B), or proportional flow (all other
orders will receive A-Series style joysticks).
o The pull-down Armrest has been redesigned and molded to allow the
operator’s arms to rest in a more comfortable position.
o A redesigned Front Door (if equipped) has greatly increased visibility with
25% more glass allowing clear line of sight to all work tools. A Loader
Lockout Switch, standard on all new doors, disables the loader arm and tilt
functions while the cab door is open. The new door design allows for easier
entry and exit with a decrease in the stepping height, it’s easier to close from
the seat, and it allows for more forward headroom. A new B series door kit
will be available to retrofit to A series machines.
o Removable, sliding Side Windows (if equipped) allows for easy cleaning of
windows and provides the customer options of having the windows in or out.
o A standard Rear View Mirror offers significantly improved rearward visibility
by providing a panoramic view to the back and sides of the machine.
o An Auxiliary Pressure Relief Button has been added as standard equipment
to the instrument panel allowing for easier disconnection of work tool lines
under pressure.
o An optional Cup Holder is located next to the operator for added
convenience. The cup holder is included in MA11 all weather package.
 o An Electrical 12 VDC Power Socket is located next to the left joystick pod on
the panel between the seat and the floor for added convenience to charge a
cell phone, run laptops, etc.
o A new White-Faced Fuel Gauge is now easier to read.
o The Air Filter Restriction Indicator is now a warning light on the instrument
panel in the cab to tell the operator when the air filter needs to be serviced.
o Air conditioner attachment will be available in the all B-Series SSL’s and
MTL’s models, with the exception of the 216B and 232B. The A/C
compressor is hydraulically driven and will produce less engine heat. Lower
maintenance costs are expected from this belt-free system since it will not
require belt tensioning or replacement. Compressor life is increased due to
the fact that a valve instead of a clutch activates this system.
x Dual Self Leveling system will be offered on the vertical lift machines (232B,
242B, 252B, 262B, and 268B). This option allows the operator to raise and lower
the lift arms without worrying about keeping the work tool and load level. Note:
This option may not be available at first shipment.

Versatility:
x The Two Speed option only offered on the previously 236, 246, 252 and 262 is
now available on the 248B and 268B as an option. Two-speed option allows the
customer to increase productivity in an application when low rim pull and high
travel speed are desired.
x A Custom Paint option is available for all SSL & MTL’s and is included in the
price lists. The conditions for a custom color are:
1. An additional cost will be charged.
2. A paint chip or paint specification number to match the color is required.
3. The rear door, cylinders, and cab [wheels and axles for SSL’s] would all
be black.
4. Lead-time is 8 to 10 weeks from receipt of order.
5. Once ordered the custom colored machine order cannot be cancelled.
x Dedicated Dual Directional Controls (Case style pattern) provides an
alternative control pattern while maintaining the precision and feel of Cat’s pilot
operated joystick controls. Anti-Stall feature is maintained with this control
option. Find below the diagram, which shows us the different joystick functions.
This option is offered as a kit for 236B, 246B, 252B and 262B.

LH Forward RH Forward
Boom Lower/float detent

Bucket Dump
Bucket Rack
Boom Raise

Dedicated Dual
Control Pattern
LH Reverse RH Reverse
Ordering Guide:

Serial Number Prefix

216B RRL 232B SCH 247B MTL

226B MJH 242B BXM 257B SLK
236B HEN 252B SCP 267B CYC
246B PAT 262B PDP 277B MDH
248B SCL 287B ZSA
268B LBA

Production:
All B-Series Skid Steer Loaders and Multi Terrain Loaders are designed and assembled
in Sanford, NC. B-Series production will start in December 2003 with first shipments
expected to begin in early January.

Availability:
Effective immediately, orders for the B Series MTL and SSL will be accepted on a first-
come, first-served basis.

Pricing:
The Price List and all other price related information are now available on the LACD
Infocast website. https://caco.cat.com/public/. Please contact your district sales
representative for other price related information.

Work Tools:
A-Series fabricated and standard flow work tools are compatible with B-Series SSL’s
and MTL’s (and vice versa).

Training:
We strongly recommend to contact your district sales representative to schedule training
at your dealerships.

Support Materials:

o Sales Support Materials

Title Media No. Available

Specalogs
Skid Steer Loaders
216B/226B/232B/242B AEHQ5564 December 2003
236B/246B/248B AEHQ5565 December 2003
252B/262B/268B AEHQ5566 December 2003
Multi Terrain Loaders
247B/257B AEHQ5567 December 2003
267B/277B/287B AEHQ5568 December 2003
Product Bulletins
Skid Steer Loaders
216B TEJB5043 December 2003
226B TEJB5047 December 2003
232B TEJB5064 December 2003
242B TEJB5076 December 2003
236B TEJB5079 December 2003
246B TEJB5080 December 2003
248B TEJB5081 December 2003
252B TEJB6005 December 2003
262B TEJB6006 December 2003
268B TEJB6007 December 2003
Multi Terrain Loaders
247B TEJB6009 December 2003
257B TEJB6010 December 2003
267B TEJB6011 December 2003
277B TEJB6018 December 2003
287B TEJB6040 December 2003

Videos January 2004

Product Brochures January 2004
Bid Specifications January 2004
Machine Spec Comparison January 2004
Field reference guide January 2004

o Product Support Materials

Title Media No.

SSL
Parts Manual 236, 246, 252, and 262 SEBP3769
Parts Manual 216, 226, 232 and 242 SEBP3770
Parts Manual 248 and 268 SEBP3928
Service Manual 236, 246, 252, and 262 RENR6445
Service Manual 216, 226, 232, and 242 RENR4890
Service Manual 248 and 268 RENR8740
Operation and Maintenance 236, 246, 252 and 262 SEBU7731
Operation and Maintenance 216, 226, 232 and 242 SEBU7731
Operation and Maintenance 248 and 268 SEBU7731

MTL
Parts Manual 247 and 257 SEBP3931
Parts Manual 267, 277 and 287 SEBP3930
Service Manual 247 and257 RENR4870
Service Manual 267, 277 and 287 RENR4880
Operation and Maintenance 247, 257, 267, 277 and 287 SEBU7732
Parts availability / recommended parts stocking list:
The inventory levels will be at a 30-day supply for 95% of the serviced stock part
numbers or the next acceptable level part number will be in stock by First Ship. A 90-
day supply of 100% of the maintenance parts will be stocked at the appropriate
distribution centers.

Warranty:
12-month unlimited hour warranty.

NPI Coordination Kit details:

Complete NPI kits will be available 30 days prior to first production.

Additional Information:
For questions regarding availability of the B-Series Skid Steer Loaders and Multi Terrain
Loaders, please contact your account coordinator

For additional sales information, contact:

Pablo de la Iglesia (305) 476-6922 LACD Sr. Marketing Consultant
Sergio Scaglione (305) 476-6869 LACD General Construction Manager

For additional product support information, contact:

Peter Wriedt (305) 476-6839 LACD Service Engineer
David Kist (305) 476-6816 LACD C.P.I. Manager