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Caterpillar 262C Skid Steer Loader

The Caterpillar 262C is a skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and material handling applications. It features a vertical lift design for improved reach and lift height, making it suitable for loading trucks, pallet handling, and site cleanup. The 262C is part of Caterpillar's compact equipment line and is commonly used with a wide range of attachments, including buckets, forks, augers, and grapples. Known for maneuverability in confined spaces, the machine is built for versatility on job sites where compact size and lifting performance are important. It is a tracked or wheeled compact loader depending on configuration.


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Cab

FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position7.80 in (19.81 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift14.70 in (37.34 cm)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle42.80 in (108.71 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump96.40 in (244.86 cm)
Departure Angle26 degrees
Ground Clearance8.80 in (22.35 cm)
Height - Top of Cab6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Length - With Bucket on Ground145.00 in (368.30 cm)
Length - Without Bucket117.00 in (297.18 cm)
Length w/o Bucket10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Length with Bucket12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Maximum Dump Angle50 degrees
Maximum Overall Height160.40 in (407.42 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel50.50 in (128.27 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump30.70 in (77.98 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump30.70 in (77.98 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket85.30 in (216.66 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler54.60 in (138.68 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Rear68.10 in (172.97 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket97.80 in (248.41 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear56.80 in (144.27 cm)
Vehicle Width over Tires66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Wheel Base4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Wheelbase4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Width Over Tires5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Bore3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine ModelCat C3.4 DIT
Engine Power - ISO 1439683.00 hp (61.89 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J199584.00 hp (62.64 kw)
Net Flywheel Power82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/126983.00 hp (61.89 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC83.00 hp (61.89 kw)
Net Power - SAE 134982.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Number of Cylinders4
Power Measured @2500 rpm
Stroke4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi
Pump Flow Capacity22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure3335 psi

Loader

Breakout Force7315 psi
Bucket Capacity0.60 cu yd (0.46 cu m)
Operating Load Rating2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg)
Operating Width66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Tipping Angle5400 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7,315.00 lbs (3,318.03 kg)
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Capacity26.00 gal (98.41 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Max Speed7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Operating Voltage12 volts
Operating Weight7,968.00 lbs (3,614.23 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,945.00 lbs (1,335.83 kg)
Tipping Load5,400.00 lbs (2,449.40 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option12.00 mph (19.31 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box - Each Side2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Cooling System3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Crankcase2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank26.00 gal (98.41 l)
Hydraulic System15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Hydraulic Tank11.00 gal (41.64 l)

Weights

Operating Weight7,968.00 lbs (3,614.23 kg)
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