SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 232B vs Asv RC 50
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 232B and the Asv RC 50. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 232B36.5 kW (49.0 HP)
Asv RC 5037.3 kW (50.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 232B3021.4 kg (6661 lbs)
Asv RC 502812.3 kg (6200 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 232B Compact Track Loaders | Asv RC 50 Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Radial |
| Years Made | 2004-2009 | — |
| Horsepower | 36.5 kW (49.0 HP) | 37.3 kW (50.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 499.9 kg (1100 lbs) | 603.3 kg (1330 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 793.8 kg (1750 lbs) | 861.8 kg (1900 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3021.4 kg (6661 lbs) | 2812.3 kg (6200 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 1587.6 kg (3500 lbs) | 1723.7 kg (3800 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 1742.2 kg (3841 lbs) | — |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 1841.1 kg (4059 lbs) | — |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.1 km (6.9 mph) | 9.7 km (6.0 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 59.1 LPM (15.6 GPM) | 65.9 LPM (17.4 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 213.7 Bar (3100 psi) | 210 Bar (3000 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 55.0 L (14.5 gal) | 30.3 L (8.0 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | Perkins |
| Engine Model | 3024 C | 404 C-22 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Rated Speed | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Indirect injection | Indirect injection |
| Emissions | Tier 2 | — |
| Compression Ratio | 23.3:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-2-3 |
| Gross Power | 38.8 kW (52.0 HP) | 37.3 kW (50.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 2196 cc (134 cu in.) | 2216 cc (135.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.4 cm (3.3 in.) | 8.4 cm (3.3 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) | 7.5 L (2.0 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.0 L (2.1 gal) | 10.6 L (2.8 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65.0 L (17.2 gal) | 56.8 L (15.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 195.3 cm (77.0 in.) | 195.6 cm (77.0 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 301.3 cm (119.0 in.) | 292.1 cm (115.0 in.) |
| Width | 152.4 cm (60.0 in.) | 152.4 cm (60.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 343.7 cm (135.0 in.) | — |
| Dump Height | 224.3 cm (88.0 in.) | — |
| Dump Reach | 76.6 cm (30.0 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 14.5 cm (6.0 in.) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 28 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 50 ° | — |
| Front Tire | 10×16.5 | — |
| Rear Tire | 10×16.5 | — |
| Peak Torque | — | 143 N∙m (105 ft-lb) |
| Track Width | — | 38.1 cm (15.0 in.) |
| Track Length | — | 150.0 cm (59.0 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.