Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader Specs

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 262 ➔

The Caterpillar 262 is a compact skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction work. As part of Caterpillar's skid steer loader lineup, the 262 is built for maneuverability in confined spaces and is commonly used on job sites, landscaping projects, agriculture, and municipal applications. It features a lift-arm design for attachment versatility, allowing use with buckets, forks, grapples, and other hydraulic tools. The Caterpillar 262 is known for its compact footprint, operator visibility, and compatibility with a wide range of worksite attachments, making it a practical machine for multi-purpose earthmoving and material handling tasks.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of ROPS	80.00 in (2,080.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Approx. Machine Weight	7,655.00 lbs (3,472.00 kg) - Starting 2001
B Length to coupler	113.00 in (2,910.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Bore	3.80 in (97.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Bucket overall width	68.00 in (1,730.00 mm) - Starting 2001
C Length with bucket on ground	141.00 in (3,616.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Capacity at 50% with counter- weight	2,550.00 lbs (1,156.00 kg) - Starting 2001
D Maximum overall height	160.00 in (4,078.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Displacement	183.00 cu in (3.00 L) - Starting 2001
Engine Model	3034 T - Starting 2001
F Departure angle	27 deg - Starting 2001
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	51 deg - Starting 2001
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack	87 deg - Starting 2001
Flywheel Power: Gross	80.00 hp (60.00 kW) - Starting 2001
Flywheel Power: Net	74.00 hp (55.20 kW) - Starting 2001
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.80 US gal (90.00 L) - Starting 2001
G Wheelbase	48.00 in (1,228.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Ground clearance	9.00 in (235.00 mm) - Starting 2001
H Bumper overhang from axle	40.00 in (1,043.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Height to Top of Cab	83.00 in (2,098.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic Pump Capacity	22.00 US gpm (83.00 L/min) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	14.00 US gal (53.00 L) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	9.20 US gal (35.00 L) - Starting 2001
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump	96.00 in (2,435.00 mm) - Starting 2001
K Clearance at maximum lift/level	120.00 in (3,039.00 mm) - Starting 2001
L Hinge pin height at maximum lift	126.00 in (3,227.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Length to Coupler	114.00 in (2,902.00 mm) - Starting 2001
M Reach at level liftarm/bucket	64.00 in (1,603.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Maximum floor angle - at carry position	27 deg - Starting 2001
Maximum Forward Speed	7.50 mph (12.10 km/h) - Starting 2001
Net Power	74.00 hp (55.00 kW) - Starting 2001
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2001
Product Identification Prefix	CED - Starting 2001
Rated Engine RPM	2600 rpm - Starting 2001
Rated operating capacity	2,500.00 lbs (1,134.00 kg) - Starting 2001
Rated Operating Capacity at 50%	2,500.00 lbs (1,134.00 kg) - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Dump	2.0 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Lower (Empty, Float Down)	2.8 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Raise	2.8 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse - Total	7.6 - Starting 2001
Stroke	3.90 in (100.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Tread Width	60.00 in (1,514.00 mm) - Starting 2001
Width Over Tires	72.00 in (1,829.00 mm) - Starting 2001

Cab

Caterpillar 262 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 262 Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	9.60 in (24.38 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.65 ft (3.25 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	41.00 in (104.14 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump	7.99 ft (2.44 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	98.20 in (249.43 cm)
Ground Clearance	9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Height	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.89 ft (2.10 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.83 ft (2.08 m)
Length	13.33 ft (4.06 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	142.40 in (361.70 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	114.30 in (290.32 cm)
Length W/O Bucket	9.55 ft (2.91 m)
Length With Bucket	11.87 ft (3.62 m)
Maximum Overall Height	161.00 in (408.94 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	32.50 in (82.55 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	30.71 in (78.00 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	89.14 in (226.42 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	72.00 in (182.88 cm)
Weight	7,861.00 lbs (3,565.69 kg)
Wheel Base	4.03 ft (1.23 m)
Wheelbase	4.03 ft (1.23 m)
Width	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Width Over Tires	6.01 ft (1.83 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 262 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	80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Net Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2600 rpm
Stroke	4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow	Standard flow
Loader Hydraulic Flow	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3300 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity	0.6 cu yd
Operating Load Rating	2,500.00 lbs (1,133.98 kg)
Tipping Angle	4779.6 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	5,020.00 lbs (2,277.04 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	5,212.00 lbs (2,364.13 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	2,500.00 lbs (1,133.98 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	2,550.00 lbs (1,156.66 kg)
Tipping Load	5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.10 gal (53.37 l)
Max Speed	7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
Operating Speed	7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
Operational Weight	3,552.00 lbs (1,611.16 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Cooling System	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Engine Crankcase	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Fuel Tank	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Hydraulic System	14.00 gal (52.99 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 262 Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	7,655.00 lbs (3,472.25 kg)