Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 262D is a compact skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, material handling, and site preparation tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's D Series and is known for its vertical lift design, which provides increased reach and lift height for loading trucks and handling palletized materials. The 262D typically features a diesel engine, hydraulic attachment capability, and a sealed, pressurized cab option for operator comfort. Common applications include grading, digging, lifting, and attachment work with buckets, forks, and augers. The Caterpillar 262D is widely used in utility, agricultural, and general construction environments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Wheelbase	49.20 in (124.97 cm) - Starting 2015
B Length without bucket	117.90 in (299.47 cm) - Starting 2015
Blade surface height at level lift arms	58.80 in (149.35 cm) - Starting 2015
Blade surface height at maximum height	124.30 in (315.72 cm) - Starting 2015
Blade surface height at minimum lift	3.60 in (9.14 cm) - Starting 2015
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm) - Starting 2015
Breakout force - lift	5,273.00 lbs (2,391.80 kg) - Starting 2015
Breakout force - tilt	6,499.00 lbs (2,947.90 kg) - Starting 2015
Breakout force, tilt cylinder	7,355.00 lbs (3,336.18 kg) - Starting 2015
C Length with bucket on ground	146.20 in (371.35 cm) - Starting 2015
Carriage height above blade top	36.50 in (92.71 cm) - Starting 2015
Carriage overall width without step	45.70 in (116.08 cm) - Starting 2015
Carriage step additional width	4.20 in (10.67 cm) - Starting 2015
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket	116.60 in (296.16 cm) - Starting 2015
D Height to top of cab	83.10 in (211.07 cm) - Starting 2015
Dig depth with level bucket	-0.50 in (-1.27 cm) - Starting 2015
Displacement	203.00 cu in (3,326.58 cu cm) - Starting 2015
Dump	2.3 - Starting 2015
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump	91.00 in (231.14 cm) - Starting 2015
E Maximum overall height	157.80 in (400.81 cm) - Starting 2015
Engine Model	C3.3B DIT - Starting 2015
ENGINE POWER	73.00 hp (54.44 kw) - Starting 2019
F Bucket pin height at maximum lift	124.90 in (317.25 cm) - Starting 2015
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	-50.3 deg - Starting 2015
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back	84.6 deg - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Gross (SAE J1995)	74.30 hp (55.41 kw) - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)	73.20 hp (54.59 kw) - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)#	71.80 hp (53.54 kw) - Starting 2016
Front clearance circle radius (with bucket)	88.90 in (225.81 cm) - Starting 2015
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.80 US gal (94.00 L) - Starting 2015
G Bucket pin height at carry position	7.90 in (20.07 cm) - Starting 2015
Ground Clearance	8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2015
H Reach at maximum lift and dump	30.90 in (78.49 cm) - Starting 2015
Hinge pin height at maximum lift	124.90 in (317.25 cm) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Pressure, Standard	3,335.00 psi (23,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Pressure, XPS	4,061.00 psi (28,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard	23.00 US gpm (86.00 L/min) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS	32.00 US gpm (121.00 L/min) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	13.70 US gal (52.00 L) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	10.30 US gal (39.00 L) - Starting 2015
J Clearance at maximum lift and dump	93.70 in (238.00 cm) - Starting 2015
K Ground clearance	8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2015
L Departure angle	26 deg - Starting 2015
Lower (Empty, Float Down)	4.0 - Starting 2015
M Bumper overhang behind rear axle	42.60 in (108.20 cm) - Starting 2015
Maximum floor angle at minimum lift	26.6 deg - Starting 2015
Maximum overall height	161.10 in (409.19 cm) - Starting 2015
N Maximum dump angle	51 deg - Starting 2015
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2015
O Vehicle width over tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2015
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 LOAD	2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg) - Starting 2016
Operating weight	8,085.00 lbs (3,667.30 kg) - Starting 2015
OPERATING WIDTH	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2019
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine	166.90 in (423.93 cm) - Starting 2015
Overall length with bucket on ground	149.30 in (379.22 cm) - Starting 2015
P Turning radius from center - machine rear	71.10 in (180.59 cm) - Starting 2015
Q Turning radius from center - coupler	55.20 in (140.21 cm) - Starting 2015
R Turning radius from center - bucket	85.90 in (218.19 cm) - Starting 2015
Raise	4.6 - Starting 2015
Rated bucket capacity	0.52 cu yd (0.40 cu m) - Starting 2015
Rated Engine RPM	2400 rpm - Starting 2015
Rated operating capacity	2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg) - Starting 2015
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%)	2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg) - Starting 2019
Reach at level lift arm/bucket	53.50 in (135.89 cm) - Starting 2015
Reach at maximum lift/dump	31.30 in (79.50 cm) - Starting 2015
S Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground	50.90 in (129.29 cm) - Starting 2015
Shank front face reach at level lift arms	29.00 in (73.66 cm) - Starting 2015
Shank front face reach at maximum height	26.50 in (67.31 cm) - Starting 2015
Shank front face reach at minimum lift	16.60 in (42.16 cm) - Starting 2015
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm) - Starting 2015
Struck capacity	0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m) - Starting 2015
T Rack back angle at maximum height	84 deg - Starting 2015
Tipping load	5,256.00 lbs (2,384.08 kg) - Starting 2015
Total	10.9 - Starting 2015
Tread Width, Standard	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2015
Two Speed Forward	0.00-11.00 mph (0.00-17.70 kph)
U Bucket pin reach at maximum lift	15.50 in (39.37 cm) - Starting 2015
Width	68.50 in (173.99 cm) - Starting 2015
Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2015

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.

Cab

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Fops Level Ii	ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Rops	ISO 3471:2008

Dimensions

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.90 in (20.07 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.41 ft (3.17 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	15.50 in (39.37 cm)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	42.60 in (108.20 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump	7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	93.70 in (238.00 cm)
Departure Angle	26 degrees
Ground Clearance	8.90 in (22.61 cm)
Height	6.92 ft (2.11 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.93 ft (2.11 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.93 ft (2.11 m)
Hinge Pin Height - Fully Raised	124.89 in (317.22 cm)
Length	12.17 ft (3.71 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	146.20 in (371.35 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	117.90 in (299.47 cm)
Length W/O Bucket	9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Length With Bucket	12.19 ft (3.72 m)
Maximum Dump Angle	51 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	157.81 in (400.84 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	50.90 in (129.29 cm)
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat PC 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	84 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	30.90 in (78.49 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	30.95 in (78.61 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket	85.90 in (218.19 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler	55.20 in (140.21 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear	71.10 in (180.59 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	85.87 in (218.11 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	71.07 in (180.52 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Weight	8,011.00 lbs (3,633.73 kg)
Wheel Base	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Wheelbase	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Width	5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement	203.00 cu in (3,326.58 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Gross Power	74.30 hp (55.41 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	74.30 hp (55.41 kw)
Max Torque	195.50 lbs ft (265.06 nm)
Net Flywheel Power	72.90 hp (54.36 kw)
Net Power	72.90 hp (54.36 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec	73.70 hp (54.96 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	72.90 hp (54.36 kw)
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	32.00 gpm (121.12 lpm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power - Calculated (1)	44.00 hp (32.81 kw)
Hydraulic Power - Calculated (2)	76.00 hp (56.67 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow (1)	23.00 gpm (87.06 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Flow (2)	32.00 gpm (121.12 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure (1)	3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure (2)	4061 psi

Noise Level

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Noise Level specifications
Inside Cab*	81 dB(A)
Note (1)	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2)	*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (3)	**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	7,355.00 lbs (3,336.18 kg)
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat PC 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacity	2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	2,950.00 lbs (1,338.10 kg)
Tipping Load	5,400.00 lbs (2,449.40 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side	3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Fuel Capacity	24.90 gal (94.25 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	13.80 gal (52.23 l)
Max Speed	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operational Weight	8,011.60 lbs (3,634.01 kg)
Tire Size	12 × 16.5

Power Train

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option	11.00 mph (17.70 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option	11.00 mph (17.70 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	3.30 gal (12.49 l)
Cooling System	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Crankcase	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Tank	24.80 gal (93.87 l)
Hydraulic System	13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Hydraulic Tank	10.30 gal (38.99 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 262D Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat PC 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight	8,011.00 lbs (3,633.73 kg)