- Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 262D ➔
The Caterpillar 262D is a compact skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and material handling applications. It features a vertical lift path for improved reach and lift height, making it suitable for loading trucks, pallet handling, and site cleanup. The 262D is part of Caterpillar's D Series and is commonly equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine, hydraulic attachment capability, and a sealed, pressurized cab option. Its compact frame supports maneuverability in confined work areas while maintaining strong breakout force and operating performance. The Caterpillar 262D is used with buckets, forks, augers, and other skid steer attachments.
General Specifications
| ENGINE POWER HP (KW) | 73 (54) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| OPERATING LOAD LBS. (KG) | 2,700 (1,225) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| OPERATING WIDTH IN. (CM) | 66 (168) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50% | 2,700 (1,225) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Air Conditioning System
| 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.
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Cab
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I
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| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 Level II
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| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.90 in (20.07 cm)
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 10.50 ft (3.20 m)
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| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 15.50 in (39.37 cm)
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| Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle | 42.60 in (108.20 cm)
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| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 7.90 ft (2.41 m)
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| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 93.70 in (238.00 cm)
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| Departure Angle | 26 degrees
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| Ground Clearance | 8.90 in (22.61 cm)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 7.00 ft (2.13 m)
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| Hinge pin height - fully raised | 124.90 in (317.25 cm)
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| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 146.20 in (371.35 cm)
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| Length - Without Bucket | 117.90 in (299.47 cm)
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| Length w/o Bucket | 9.90 ft (3.02 m)
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| Length with Bucket | 12.20 ft (3.72 m)
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| Maximum Dump Angle | 51 degrees
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| Maximum Overall Height | 157.80 in (400.81 cm)
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| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 50.90 in (129.29 cm)
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| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 84 degrees
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| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 30.90 in (78.49 cm)
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 31.00 in (78.74 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Bucket | 85.90 in (218.19 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Coupler | 55.20 in (140.21 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Rear | 71.10 in (180.59 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket | 85.90 in (218.19 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - machine rear | 71.10 in (180.59 cm)
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| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66.00 in (167.64 cm)
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| Wheel Base | 4.10 ft (1.25 m)
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| Wheelbase | 4.10 ft (1.25 m)
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Engine
| Bore | 3.70 in (9.40 cm)
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| Displacement | 203.00 cu in (3,326.58 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (Turbo)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74.30 hp (55.41 kw)
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| Max Torque | 195.50 lbs ft (265.06 nm)
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| Net Flywheel Power | 72.90 hp (54.36 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC | 73.70 hp (54.96 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 72.90 hp (54.36 kw)
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| Stroke | 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
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| Torque Measured @ | 1500 rpm
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Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard
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| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS
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| Pump Flow Capacity | 32.00 gpm (121.12 lpm)
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Loader
| Operating Load Rating | 2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg)
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| Operating Width | 66.00 in (167.64 cm)
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps
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| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 7,355.00 lbs (3,336.18 kg)
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| Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side | 3.40 gal (12.87 l)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 3.70 gal (14.00 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 24.90 gal (94.25 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 13.80 gal (52.23 l)
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| Max Speed | 7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
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| Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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| Operating Weight | 8,011.60 lbs (3,634.01 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity | 2,700.00 lbs (1,224.70 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2,950.00 lbs (1,338.10 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 5,400.00 lbs (2,449.40 kg)
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| Tire Size | 12 × 16.5
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Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
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| Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option | 11.00 mph (17.70 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse | 7.70 mph (12.39 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option | 11.00 mph (17.70 kph)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Chain Box - Each Side | 3.30 gal (12.49 l)
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| Cooling System | 3.70 gal (14.00 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 3.00 gal (11.36 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 24.80 gal (93.87 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 13.70 gal (51.85 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 10.30 gal (38.99 l)
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 8,011.00 lbs (3,633.73 kg)
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