Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 262B is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's B-series compact equipment line and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility work. The 262B features a vertical lift design, which supports improved reach and lift height for truck loading and pallet handling. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary capability, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined spaces. The model is compatible with a range of attachments, making it suitable for multi-purpose jobsite operation.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of ROPS	80.00 in (203.20 cm) - Starting 2006
Approx. Machine Weight	7,861.00 lbs (3,565.69 kg) - Starting 2004
B Length to coupler	113.00 in (287.02 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at level lift arms	66.70 in (169.42 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at maximum height	123.00 in (312.42 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at minimum lift	3.10 in (7.87 cm) - Starting 2006
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm) - Starting 2006
Bucket overall width	68.00 in (172.72 cm) - Starting 2006
C Length with bucket on ground	141.00 in (358.14 cm) - Starting 2006
Capacity at 50% with counter- weight	2,750.00 lbs (1,247.38 kg) - Starting 2004
Carriage height above blade top	36.40 in (92.46 cm) - Starting 2006
Carriage overall width without step	45.00 in (114.30 cm) - Starting 2006
Carriage step additional width	4.25 in (10.79 cm) - Starting 2006
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket	119.40 in (303.28 cm) - Starting 2006
D Maximum overall height	160.00 in (406.40 cm) - Starting 2006
Dig depth with level bucket	0.63 in (1.60 cm) - Starting 2006
Displacement	201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm) - Starting 2006
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump	94.30 in (239.52 cm) - Starting 2006
E Ground clearance	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2006
Engine Model	3044C DIT - Starting 2006
F Departure angle	27 deg - Starting 2006
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	51 deg - Starting 2006
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack	87 deg - Starting 2006
Flywheel Power: Net	76.00 hp (56.67 kw) - Starting 2006
Front clearance circle radius (w/bucket)	88.00 in (223.52 cm) - Starting 2006
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.80 US gal (90.00 L) - Starting 2006
G Wheelbase	48.00 in (121.92 cm) - Starting 2006
Gross	80.00 hp (59.66 kw) - Starting 2006
Ground Clearance	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2006
H Bumper overhang from axle	40.00 in (101.60 cm) - Starting 2006
Height to Top of Cab	81.00 in (205.74 cm) - Starting 2004
Hinge pin height at carry position	8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2006
Hinge pin height at maximum lift	127.00 in (322.58 cm) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic Pump Capacity	22.00 US gpm (83.00 L/min) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	14.00 US gal (53.00 L) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	9.20 US gal (35.00 L) - Starting 2006
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump	96.00 in (243.84 cm) - Starting 2006
K Clearance at maximum lift/level	120.00 in (304.80 cm) - Starting 2006
L Hinge pin height at maximum lift	126.00 in (320.04 cm) - Starting 2006
Length to Coupler	114.00 in (289.56 cm) - Starting 2004
M Reach at level lift arm/bucket	64.00 in (162.56 cm) - Starting 2006
Maximum floor angle - at carry position	27 deg - Starting 2006
Maximum overall height	162.60 in (413.00 cm) - Starting 2006
Net Power	78.00 hp (58.17 kw) - Starting 2004
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2006
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine	163.20 in (414.53 cm) - Starting 2006
Overall length with bucket on ground	144.40 in (366.78 cm) - Starting 2006
Product Identification Prefix	PDT - Starting 2004
Rated bucket capacity	0.52 cu yd (0.40 cu m) - Starting 2006
Rated Engine RPM	2600 rpm - Starting 2006
Rated operating capacity	2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg) - Starting 2006
Rated Operating Capacity at 50%	2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg) - Starting 2004
Reach at level lift arm/bucket	52.40 in (133.10 cm) - Starting 2006
Reach at maximum lift/dump	30.70 in (77.98 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at level lift arms	29.00 in (73.66 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at maximum height	26.40 in (67.06 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at minimum lift	15.20 in (38.61 cm) - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Dump	2.2 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Lower (Empty, Float Down)	3.6 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Raise	4.8 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Total	10.6 - Starting 2006
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm) - Starting 2006
Struck capacity	0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m) - Starting 2006
Top Travel Speed km/h (mph	11.6/17.8 (7.2/11.0 - Starting 2004
Tread Width	60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2006
Width	68.00 in (172.72 cm) - Starting 2006
Width Over Tires	72.00 in (182.88 cm) - Starting 2006
Years Built	2004 - 2007

Cab

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
Rops	SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.40 in (21.34 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.54 ft (3.21 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	13.60 in (34.54 cm)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	41.00 in (104.14 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump	7.95 ft (2.42 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	95.00 in (241.30 cm)
Ground Clearance	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Height	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.92 ft (2.11 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.77 ft (2.06 m)
Length	13.33 ft (4.06 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	142.00 in (360.68 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	114.00 in (289.56 cm)
Length W/O Bucket	9.53 ft (2.90 m)
Length With Bucket	11.87 ft (3.62 m)
Maximum Overall Height	160.00 in (406.40 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	52.00 in (132.08 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	33.00 in (83.82 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	32.64 in (82.91 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket	86.00 in (218.44 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler	52.00 in (132.08 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear	67.00 in (170.18 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	85.83 in (218.01 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	66.78 in (169.62 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	72.00 in (182.88 cm)
Weight	7,861.00 lbs (3,565.69 kg)
Wheel Base	4.00 ft (1.22 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 262B Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3044C DIT
Engine Power - Iso 14396	80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Gross Power	82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power	79.20 hp (59.06 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec	78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard flow
Hydraulic Flow (2)	Standard
Hydraulic Power	42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	21.40 gpm (81.00 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335.87 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	5,507.20 lbs (2,498.03 kg)
Operating Load Rating	2,698.50 lbs (1,224.02 kg)
Tipping Angle	5399.2 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	5,229.36 lbs (2,372.00 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	5,508.00 lbs (2,498.39 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	2,750.00 lbs (1,247.38 kg)
Tipping Load	5,612.96 lbs (2,546.00 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side	2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Fuel Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.10 gal (53.37 l)
Max Speed	7.30 mph (11.75 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operational Weight	7,859.50 lbs (3,565.01 kg)
Tire Size	12x16.5 10PR

Power Train

Caterpillar 262B Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option	11.00 mph (17.70 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option	11.00 mph (17.70 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 262B 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	2.60 gal (9.84 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 262B Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	7,861.00 lbs (3,565.69 kg)