Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 926 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction work. As part of Caterpillar's compact wheel loader range, the 926 combines articulated steering, a front-mounted loader arm, and a bucket attachment for efficient loading and transport of loose materials. It is commonly used in aggregate yards, landscaping, agriculture, waste handling, and municipal applications. Typical features include a diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, and operator cab controls for visibility and productivity. The Caterpillar 926 is valued for versatility, maneuverability, and compatibility with multiple work tools.
| Bucket Capacity | 2.5 - 6.5 (1.9 - 5) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 2.5 - 6.5 (1.9 - 5) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 165 (123) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Engine Power Net hp (kW) | 165 (123) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine type | Cat C7.1 Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 27,972 (12,688) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 27,972 (12,688) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| OperatingWeight lbs. (kg) | 27,972 (12,688) Starting 2026 Model Year |
| Tip Load | 19,337 (8,771) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Tip Load lbs. (kg) | 19,337 (8,771) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Travel Speed | 25 / 25 mph Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) | 25 / 25 mph Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Breakout Force | 24,234.50 lbs (10,992.60 kg) |
| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m) |
| Bucket Capacity - struck | 1.80 cu yd (1.38 cu m) |
| Bucket Width | 7.80 ft (2.38 m) |
| Dump Clearance at Max Raise | 9.10 ft (2.77 m) |
| Ground Clearance | 1.00 ft (0.30 m) |
| Height - Top of Cab | 10.50 ft (3.20 m) |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 11.90 ft (3.63 m) |
| Length with Bucket on Ground | 21.70 ft (6.61 m) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 3.30 ft (1.01 m) |
| Wheelbase | 9.50 ft (2.90 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 7.70 ft (2.35 m) |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Displacement | 317.40 cu in (5,201.27 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | 3204 |
| Net Power | 104.60 hp (78.00 kw) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Power Measured @ | 2400 rpm |
| Dump Time | 1.6 seconds |
| Lower Time | 3.6 seconds |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 40.20 gpm (152.16 lpm) |
| Raise Time | 5.9 seconds |
| Relief Valve Setting | 2500 psi |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 50 amps |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 3.70 gal (14.00 l) |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 6.70 gal (25.36 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 39.70 gal (150.26 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 24.40 gal (92.35 l) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
| Operating Weight | 20,498.60 lbs (9,298.02 kg) |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 30 degrees |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 6.70 gal (25.36 l) |
| Static Tipping Weight | 15,220.80 lbs (6,904.05 kg) |
| Tire Size | 15.5-25 12 PR (L-2) |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.00 gal (34.07 l) |
| Turning Radius | 16.80 ft (5.12 m) |
| Max Speed - Forward | 18.90 mph (30.42 kph) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 20.10 mph (32.35 kph) |
| Number of Forward Gears | 4 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 4 |
| Transmission Type | powershift |