Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Specs

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 226B III ➔

The Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader boasts impressive dimensions and engine power, making it a reliable and robust machine for various construction and landscaping tasks. With a net power of 56 horsepower and operating weight of 5822 lbs, this loader offers a maximum dump angle of 40 degrees and a tipping load of 3000 lbs. Equipped with a Cat C2.2 T engine and hydraulic system with a maximum flow of 27 gpm, the 226B III delivers exceptional performance and efficiency on the job site.

Cab

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii	SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Rops	SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.00 in (20.32 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	85.40 in (216.92 cm)
Departure Angle	26 degrees
Ground Clearance	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.40 ft (1.95 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 Dump Angle	40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	146.00 in (370.84 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	51.00 in (129.54 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	81 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	19.89 in (50.52 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket	77.00 in (195.58 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler	47.00 in (119.38 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear	59.00 in (149.86 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	76.54 in (194.41 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	59.14 in (150.22 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Wheel Base	3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Wheelbase	3.24 ft (0.99 m)
Width Over Tires	5.01 ft (1.53 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm)
Displacement	134.00 cu in (2,195.87 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C2.2T
Gross Power	61.00 hp (45.49 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	61.00 hp (45.49 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	56.00 hp (41.76 kw)
Net Power	56.00 hp (41.76 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec	56.00 hp (41.76 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	56.00 hp (41.76 kw)
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	16.00 gpm (60.56 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow
Hydraulic Power (1)	31.10 hp (23.19 kw)
Hydraulic Power (2)	50.60 hp (37.73 kw)
Hydraulic Power - Calculated	50.60 hp (37.73 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow (1)	16.00 gpm (60.56 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Flow (2)	27.00 gpm (102.20 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	27.00 gpm (102.20 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	4,083.00 lbs (1,852.02 kg)
Operating Load Rating	1,500.00 lbs (680.39 kg)
Tipping Angle	3000 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	4,083.00 lbs (1,852.02 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	1,500.00 lbs (680.39 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	1,600.00 lbs (725.75 kg)
Tipping Load	3,000.00 lbs (1,360.78 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	85 amps
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Fuel Capacity	15.40 gal (58.29 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Operating Speed	7.90 mph (12.71 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	5,822.00 lbs (2,640.82 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward	7.90 mph (12.71 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	7.90 mph (12.71 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 226B III 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	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank	15.40 gal (58.29 l)
Hydraulic System	14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 226B III Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	5,822.00 lbs (2,640.82 kg)

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