Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 926 ➔

The Caterpillar 926 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. As part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup, the 926 is built for use in aggregate yards, road work, site preparation, and industrial material movement. It typically features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain configured for loader productivity and maneuverability. The model is commonly used where efficient loading, short-cycle operation, and reliable performance are required. Caterpillar 926 wheel loaders are available in multiple configurations depending on production year and market, with specifications varying by series and attachment options.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity	2.5 - 6.5 — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine Power	165 (123) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power Net	165.00 hp (123.04 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C7.1 — Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight	27,972.00 lbs (12,687.90 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year
OperatingWeight	27,972.00 lbs (12,687.90 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tip Load	19,337.00 lbs (8,771.13 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed	25 / 25 mph — Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev)	25 / 25 mph — Starting 2025 Model Year

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 926 Wheel 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 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.99 tons). — Starting 2026 Model Year

Axles

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Axles specifications
Front	Fixed; Locking differential (standard) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear	Oscillating ± 11 degrees; Open differential (standard); Limited slip differential (optional) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Buckets

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Buckets specifications
Bucket Capacities	1.9-5 m3 (2.5-6.5 yd3) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Cab

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Cab specifications
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II — Starting 2026 Model Year
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008 — Starting 2026 Model Year

Dimensions

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Height	10.33 ft (3.15 m)
Length	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Weight	19,400.00 lbs (8,799.70 kg)
Width	7.50 ft (2.29 m)

Dimensions With Bucket - High Lift

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Dimensions With Bucket - High Lift specifications
Articulation Angle	40 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Carry Height - Bucket Pin	1.92 ft (0.59 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Clearance - Bucket at 45°*	11.08 ft (3.38 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Clearance - Level Bucket**	13.33 ft (4.06 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Clearance - Load over Height**	11.67 ft (3.56 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Departure Angle	33 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Dig Depth**	5.30 in (13.46 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Dump Angle at Full Lift	49 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Bucket Pin**	14.42 ft (4.40 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Ground Clearance**	1.33 ft (0.41 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Ground to Axle Center**	2.25 ft (0.69 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Ground to Beacon**	12.17 ft (3.71 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Ground to Cab**	10.92 ft (3.33 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Overall**	18.25 ft (5.56 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Hitch to Front Axle	4.92 ft (1.50 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Overall*	26.50 ft (8.08 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Rear Axle to Bumper	6.42 ft (1.96 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Wheel Base	9.83 ft (3.00 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight	28,787.00 lbs (13,057.58 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rack Angle at Carry	47 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rack Angle at Full Lift	51 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reach - Bucket at 45°*	4.17 ft (1.27 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires	9.33 ft (2.84 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Outside of Tires	17.75 ft (5.41 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	20.42 ft (6.22 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Bucket	8.33 ft (2.54 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Over Tires	8.33 ft (2.54 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Tread Center	6.33 ft (1.93 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Dimensions With Bucket - Standard Lift

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Dimensions With Bucket - Standard Lift specifications
Articulation Angle	40 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Carry Height - Bucket Pin	1.25 ft (0.38 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Clearance - Bucket at 45°*	9.42 ft (2.87 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Clearance - Level Bucket**	11.75 ft (3.58 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Clearance - Load over Height**	11.00 ft (3.35 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Departure Angle	33 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Dig Depth**	3.90 in (9.91 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Dump Angle at Full Lift	50 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Bucket Pin**	12.83 ft (3.91 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Ground Clearance**	1.33 ft (0.41 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Ground to Axle Center**	2.25 ft (0.69 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Ground to Beacon**	12.17 ft (3.71 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Ground to Cab**	10.92 ft (3.33 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Overall**	16.67 ft (5.08 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Hitch to Front Axle	4.92 ft (1.50 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Overall*	24.25 ft (7.39 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Rear Axle to Bumper	6.42 ft (1.96 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Wheel Base	9.83 ft (3.00 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight	27,972.00 lbs (12,687.90 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rack Angle at Carry	41 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rack Angle at Full Lift	53 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reach - Bucket at 45°*	3.08 ft (0.94 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires	9.33 ft (2.84 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Outside of Tires	17.75 ft (5.41 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	19.33 ft (5.89 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Bucket	8.33 ft (2.54 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Over Tires	8.33 ft (2.54 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Tread Center	6.33 ft (1.93 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Engine

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore	4.00 in (10.16 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement	427.00 cu in (6,997.29 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model	Cat C7.1* — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Gross Torque - Engine Speed	1400 r/min — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396	601 ft·lbf — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995	608 ft·lbf — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249	595 ft·lbf — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349	593 ft·lbf — Starting 2026 Model Year
Performance Mode	Automatic — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Engine Power - ISO 14396	168.00 hp (125.28 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)	170 mhp — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed	1800 r/min — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Gross Power - SAE J1995	170.00 hp (126.77 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Gross Power - SAE J1995 (DIN)	172 mhp — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed	167 mhp — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed	165.00 hp (123.04 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed	165.00 hp (123.04 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Loader Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump (at Maximum Lift Height)	1.5 s — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 s — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	5.5 s — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time	9.6 s — Starting 2026 Model Year
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter	1.30 in (3.30 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter	2.40 in (6.10 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke	28.70 in (72.90 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump	40.00 gpm (151.40 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow*	40.00 gpm (151.40 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow*	40.00 gpm (151.40 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump	3771 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder	4061 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure	3771 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure	4061 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter	5.50 in (13.97 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter	3.00 in (7.62 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke	20.30 in (51.56 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	7.90 gal (29.90 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	5.00 gal (18.93 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Crankcase	5.30 gal (20.06 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axles	6.90 gal (26.12 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank	51.50 gal (194.93 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	42.30 gal (160.11 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Tank	23.80 gal (90.08 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Axles	6.60 gal (24.98 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission - Gear Box	2.20 gal (8.33 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Sound

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Sound specifications
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)	101 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)	68 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Steering

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Steering specifications
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump	34.00 gpm (128.69 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump	3500 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Cycle Times (Full Left to Full Right) - Maximum RPM: 90 RPM Steering Wheel Speed	2.4 s — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Cycle Times (Full Left to Full Right) - Minimum RPM: Pump Flow Limited	2.8 s — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Cylinder - Bore Diameter	2.80 in (7.11 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter	1.60 in (4.06 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Cylinder - Stroke	17.20 in (43.69 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Sustainability

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Sustainability specifications
Recyclability	95% — Starting 2026 Model Year

Tires

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Tires specifications
Other Choices Include	20.5 R25, radial (L-2), 20.5 R25, radial (L-5), 20.5-25 12PR (L-2), 20.5-25 12PR (L-3), 20.5-25 16PR (L-5), 17.5 R25, radial (L-2), 17.5 R25, radial (L-3), 17.5 R25, radial (L-5), 550/65 R25 radial (L-3), Skidder/Agriculture — Starting 2026 Model Year
Standard Size	20.5 R25, radial (L-3) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Transmission

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Forward and Reverse - Range 1*	1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward and Reverse - Range 2	8.00 mph (12.87 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward and Reverse - Range 3	17.00 mph (27.36 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Forward and Reverse - Range 4	25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Weights

Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	27,972.00 lbs (12,687.90 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight - High Lift	28,767.00 lbs (13,048.51 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year