Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 262C2 is a skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, material handling, and general site work. It is part of Caterpillar's compact equipment lineup and is known for its vertical lift design, which supports loading and lifting tasks that require greater reach at full height. The 262C2 is commonly used with buckets, forks, grapples, and other hydraulic attachments. It features a compact frame for maneuverability in confined areas and is typically selected for versatility across job sites. The model is associated with Caterpillar's diesel-powered skid steer loader range and is used in commercial and industrial applications.
| A Height to top of ROPS | 83.00 in (210.82 cm) - Starting 2013 |
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| Approx. Machine Weight | 7,968.00 lbs (3,614.23 kg) - Starting 2012 |
| B Length to coupler | 117.00 in (297.18 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Blade surface height at level lift arms | 63.30 in (160.78 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Blade surface height at maximum height | 123.20 in (312.93 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Blade surface height at minimum lift | 3.50 in (8.89 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Bore | 3.70 in (9.40 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Breakout force - lift | 5,229.00 lbs (2,371.84 kg) - Starting 2013 |
| Breakout force - tilt | 6,473.00 lbs (2,936.11 kg) - Starting 2013 |
| Bucket overall width | 72.00 in (182.88 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| C Length with bucket on ground | 145.00 in (368.30 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Capacity at 50% with counter- weight | 2,945.00 lbs (1,335.83 kg) - Starting 2012 |
| Carriage height above blade top | 36.60 in (92.96 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Carriage overall width without step | 45.60 in (115.82 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Carriage step additional width | 4.20 in (10.67 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket | 119.80 in (304.29 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| D Maximum overall height | 160.00 in (406.40 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Dig depth with level bucket | 1.10 in (2.79 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Displacement | 201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump | 94.90 in (241.05 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| E Ground clearance | 8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Engine Model | C3.4 DIT - Starting 2013 |
| F Departure angle | 26 deg - Starting 2013 |
| Floor angle at maximum lift/dump | 39.2 deg - Starting 2013 |
| Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back | 84.9 deg - Starting 2013 |
| Flywheel Power: Gross | 74.00 hp (55.18 kw) - Starting 2013 |
| Flywheel Power: Net | 73.00 hp (54.44 kw) - Starting 2013 |
| Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) | 99.10 in (251.71 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.00 US gal (98.00 L) - Starting 2013 |
| G Wheelbase | 49.00 in (124.46 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Ground Clearance | 8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| H Bumper overhang from axle | 43.00 in (109.22 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Height to Top of Cab | 82.80 in (210.31 cm) - Starting 2012 |
| Hinge pin height at carry position | 7.80 in (19.81 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Hinge pin height at maximum lift | 127.30 in (323.34 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty - Bucket, Standard (Optional) - Dump | 2.50 sec (2.50 Seconds) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty - Bucket, Standard (Optional) - Lower (Empty, Float Down) | 4.70 sec (4.60 Seconds) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty - Bucket, Standard (Optional) - Raise | 4.50 sec (4.70 Seconds) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty - Bucket, Standard (Optional) - Total | 11.70 sec (11.80 Seconds) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Pressure - Standard | 3,335.00 psi (23,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Pressure - XPS | 4,061.00 psi (28,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Pump Capacity - Standard | 22.00 US gpm (84.00 L/min) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Pump Capacity - XPS | 33.00 US gpm (125.00 L/min) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank) | 15.00 US gal (57.00 L) - Starting 2013 |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 11.00 US gal (42.00 L) - Starting 2013 |
| J Clearance at maximum lift/dump | 96.00 in (243.84 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| K Floor angle at maximum lift/dump | 50 deg - Starting 2013 |
| L Floor angle at maximum lift/rack | 85 deg - Starting 2013 |
| Length to Coupler | 117.30 in (297.94 cm) - Starting 2012 |
| M Clearance at maximum lift/level | 120.00 in (304.80 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Maximum floor angle - at carry position | 26 deg - Starting 2013 |
| Maximum floor angle at minimum lift | 26.4 deg - Starting 2013 |
| Maximum overall height | 161.00 in (408.94 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| N Hinge pin height at maximum lift | 127.00 in (322.58 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Net Power | 73.00 hp (54.44 kw) - Starting 2012 |
| No. Cylinders | 4 - Starting 2013 |
| O Reach at level lift arm/bucket | 51.00 in (129.54 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| One Speed Forward | 0.00-7.70 mph (0.00-12.39 kph) |
| One Speed Reverse | 0.00-7.70 mph (0.00-12.39 kph) |
| Operating weight | 8,051.00 lbs (3,651.88 kg) - Starting 2013 |
| Optional | 60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Overall length at minimum lift, level tine | 160.00 in (406.40 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Overall length with bucket on ground | 146.50 in (372.11 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Product Identification Prefix | TMW - Starting 2012 |
| Rated bucket capacity | 0.50 cu yd (0.38 cu m) - Starting 2013 |
| Rated Engine RPM | 2500 rpm - Starting 2013 |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg) - Starting 2013 |
| Rated Operating Capacity at 50% | 2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg) - Starting 2012 |
| Reach at level lift arm/bucket | 52.30 in (132.84 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Reach at maximum lift/dump | 33.10 in (84.07 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Shank front face reach at level lift arms | 29.10 in (73.91 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Shank front face reach at maximum height | 27.40 in (69.60 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Shank front face reach at minimum lift | 16.10 in (40.89 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Stroke | 4.70 in (11.94 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Struck capacity | 0.35 cu yd (0.27 cu m) - Starting 2013 |
| Tipping load | 5,152.00 lbs (2,336.91 kg) - Starting 2013 |
| Top Travel Speed km/h (mph | 19.3 (12.0 - Starting 2012 |
| Tread Width: Standard | 54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Two Speed Forward | 0.00-12.00 mph (0.00-19.31 kph) |
| Two Speed Reverse | 0.00-12.00 mph (0.00-19.31 kph) |
| Width | 68.50 in (173.99 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Width Over Tires | 66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2013 |
| Years Built | 2012 - 2013 |