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Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Specs

The Caterpillar 226 is a compact skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction tasks. Part of Caterpillar's skid steer lineup, the 226 features a rigid frame, lift arms, and a small turning radius for operation in confined spaces. It is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility work. The machine is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic attachment capability, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on specification. The Caterpillar 226 is recognized for its maneuverability, attachment versatility, and suitability for light to medium-duty jobsite applications.


Cab

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
Rops SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 9.34 ft (2.85 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle 38.00 in (96.52 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.12 ft (2.17 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 85.00 in (215.90 cm)
Ground Clearance 8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Height 6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Height - Top Of Cab 6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 6.40 ft (1.95 m)
Length 10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground 127.00 in (322.58 cm)
Length - Without Bucket 99.00 in (251.46 cm)
Length W/O Bucket 8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Length With Bucket 10.61 ft (3.23 m)
Maximum Overall Height 146.00 in (370.84 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 21.50 in (54.61 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket 79.38 in (201.63 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires 60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Weight 5,822.00 lbs (2,640.82 kg)
Wheel Base 3.24 ft (0.99 m)
Wheelbase 3.24 ft (0.99 m)
Width 5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Width Over Tires 6.01 ft (1.83 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore 3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Displacement 183.00 cu in (2,998.84 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model Cat 3034C
Gross Power 58.00 hp (43.25 kw)
Net Flywheel Power 41.00 hp (30.57 kw)
Net Power 55.00 hp (41.01 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2600 rpm
Stroke 4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity 15.20 gpm (57.53 lpm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow Standard flow
Loader Hydraulic Flow 15.10 gpm (57.15 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3300 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity 0.5 cu yd
Operating Load Rating 1,500.00 lbs (680.27 kg)
Tipping Angle 2710 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 3,136.00 lbs (1,422.22 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 3,903.00 lbs (1,770.07 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity 1,500.00 lbs (680.27 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight 1,600.00 lbs (725.62 kg)
Tipping Load 3,000.00 lbs (1,360.54 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity 15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Max Speed 6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Operating Speed 6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Operational Weight 5,830.00 lbs (2,643.99 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side 1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Cooling System 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Engine Crankcase 2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Fuel Tank 17.00 gal (64.35 l)
Hydraulic System 14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 226 Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight 5,645.00 lbs (2,560.09 kg)
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