Caterpillar, Peoria, Ill., has introduced four new C-Series skid steer loaders – the 246C, 256C, 262C and 272C. With rated operating capacity of 3,250 pounds, the 272C is the largest capacity skid steer loader Caterpillar has produced. The vertical lift 272C is joined by the smaller 262C, which has an operating capacity of 2,700 pounds. The 246C and 256C are both radial lift machines with rated operating capacities of 2,150 pounds and 2,350 pounds, respectively. The C-Series delivers greater lift and tilt forces when compared to equivalent B-Series models, due to the strategically placed hydraulic cylinders. The Cat 3044C DIT engine powers the 272C at 90 net horsepower making it the most powerful skid steer Caterpillar has ever offered. Both the 262C and 256C deliver 82 net horsepower, and the 246C generates 73 net horsepower. The Caterpillar high-flow, high-pressure hydraulic system, High Flow XPS, is available on all C-Series skid steers. The C-Series also features an electro-hydraulic joystick control of the hydrostatic drive system and electronic torque management for smooth operation and high productivity.