Caterpillar 228 Skid Steer Loader Specs

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 228 ➔

The Caterpillar 228 Skid Steer Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for various construction and landscaping tasks. With a net flywheel power of 41 horsepower and a loader operating load rating of 1500 pounds, this compact loader can handle heavy loads with ease. Equipped with a hydraulic system flow capacity of 30.2 gallons per minute and an operational weight of 6070 pounds, the Caterpillar 228 offers efficiency and performance on the job site. Explore its dimensions, engine specifications, and operating capabilities to see how this skid steer loader can enhance your productivity.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 228 Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of ROPS	77.00 in (195.58 cm) - Starting 2001
Approx. Machine Weight	5,843.00 lbs (2,650.34 kg) - Starting 1999
B Length to coupler	99.00 in (251.46 cm) - Starting 2001
Bore	3.80 in (9.65 cm) - Starting 2001
Bucket overall width	62.00 in (157.48 cm) - Starting 2001
C Length with bucket on ground	127.00 in (322.58 cm) - Starting 2001
Capacity at 50% with counter- weight	1,600.00 lbs (725.75 kg) - Starting 1999
D Maximum overall height	146.00 in (370.84 cm) - Starting 2001
Displacement	183.00 cu in (2,998.84 cu cm) - Starting 2001
E Ground clearance	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2001
Engine Model	3034 - Starting 2001
F Departure angle	26 deg - Starting 2001
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	39.9 deg - Starting 2001
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack	96.7 deg - Starting 2001
Flywheel Power: Gross	58.00 hp (43.25 kw) - Starting 2001
Flywheel Power: Net	54.00 hp (40.27 kw) - Starting 2001
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.00 US gal (65.00 L) - Starting 2001
G Wheelbase	39.00 in (99.06 cm) - Starting 2001
Ground Clearance	7.60 in (19.30 cm) - Starting 2001
H Bumper overhang from axle	38.00 in (96.52 cm) - Starting 2001
Height to Top of Cab	77.00 in (195.58 cm) - Starting 1999
Hinge pin height at carry position	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic Pump Capacity	30.00 US gpm (114.00 L/min) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	14.50 US gal (55.00 L) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	9.20 US gal (35.00 L) - Starting 2001
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump	85.00 in (215.90 cm) - Starting 2001
K Clearance at maximum lift/level	85.00 in (215.90 cm) - Starting 2001
L Hinge pin height at maximum lift	112.00 in (284.48 cm) - Starting 2001
Length to Coupler	99.00 in (251.46 cm) - Starting 1999
M Reach at level liftarm/bucket	50.00 in (127.00 cm) - Starting 2001
Maximum floor angle - at carry position	27.7 deg - Starting 2001
Net Power	54.00 hp (40.27 kw) - Starting 1999
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2001
Product Identification Prefix	6BZ - Starting 1999
Rated Engine RPM	2600 rpm - Starting 2001
Rated operating capacity	1,500.00 lbs (680.39 kg) - Starting 2001
Rated Operating Capacity at 50%	1,500.00 lbs (680.39 kg) - Starting 1999
Speeds Reverse - Dump	1.4 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Lower (Empty, Float Down)	2.5 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Raise	2.6 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Total	6.5 - Starting 2001
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm) - Starting 2001
Top Travel Speed km/h (mph	11.5 (7.0 - Starting 1999
Tread Width	49.00 in (124.46 cm) - Starting 2001
Width Over Tires	60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2001
Years Built	1999 - 2003

Cab

Caterpillar 228 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 228 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	84.00 in (213.36 cm)
Ground Clearance	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Height	6.33 ft (1.93 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.40 ft (1.95 m)
Length	8.83 ft (2.69 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	22.05 in (56.01 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	80.63 in (204.80 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Weight	5,843.00 lbs (2,650.34 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	5.01 ft (1.53 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 228 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	3034
Gross Power	58.00 hp (43.25 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	41.00 hp (30.57 kw)
Net Power	54.00 hp (40.27 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2600 rpm
Stroke	4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 228 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	30.20 gpm (114.31 lpm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 228 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow	Standard flow
Loader Hydraulic Flow	30.00 gpm (113.55 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3300 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 228 Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity	0.6 cu yd
Operating Load Rating	1,500.00 lbs (680.39 kg)
Tipping Angle	2800 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 228 Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	3,129.00 lbs (1,419.29 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	3,907.00 lbs (1,772.19 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 228 Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	17.20 gal (65.10 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)
Operating Weight	6,070.00 lbs (2,753.31 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 228 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	1.80 gal (6.81 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 228 Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	5,843.00 lbs (2,650.34 kg)