Specification sheet Skid Steer Loader Ref caterpillar-226-skid-steer-loader
Caterpillar 226
The Caterpillar 226 is a skid steer loader with an operating weight of 5,645 lb (2,560.6 kg), a 55 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 1,500 lb (680.39 kg), and a tipping load of 3,000 lb (1,360.78 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
5,645lb
2,560.6kg
Engine power
55hp
41.02kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
1,500lb
680.39kg
Tipping load
3,000lb
1,360.78kg
Bucket capacity
0.5yd³
0.4m³
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · skid steer loaders
Among 360 skid steer loaders , the Caterpillar 226 sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 5,650 lb lighter than 75% (n=334)
- Engine power 55 hp less powerful than 66% (n=335)
- Rated operating capacity 1,500 lb lower-rated than 77% (n=288)
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01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
| Engine Model | 3034 | |
| Gross Power | 58hp | 43.3kw |
| Net Power | 55hp | 41.1kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2600rpm | |
| Displacement | 183cu in | 3L |
| Bore | 3.9in | 97.1mm |
| Stroke | 4in | 100.1mm |
| Engine Model | Cat 3034C | |
| Net Flywheel Power | 41hp | 30.6kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operational Weight | 5830lb | 2644.5kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9gal | 60L |
| Max Speed | 6.9mph | 11.1km/h |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.6gal | 55L |
| Operating Speed | 6.9mph | 11.1km/h |
03 Loader Specification
| Operating Load Rating | 1500lb | 680.4kg |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | 0.5yd3 | 0.4m3 |
04 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 5645lb | 2560.6kg |
|---|
05 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow Capacity | 15.2gal/min | 57.2L/min |
|---|
06 Hydraulic System Specification
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3300 psi | |
|---|---|---|
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 15.1 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow | Standard flow |
07 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 17gal | 64.4L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.4gal | 9.1L |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5gal | 54.9L |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 1.6gal | 6.1L |
08 Cab Specification
| Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I | |
| Fops Level Ii | SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional) |
09 Dimensions Dimensions
| Length With Bucket | 10.61ft in | 3233mm |
|---|---|---|
| Width Over Tires | 6.01ft in | 1829mm |
| Ground Clearance | 8in | 203.2mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.4ft in | 1950mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.24ft in | 986mm |
| Length W/O Bucket | 8.27ft in | 2519mm |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.12ft in | 2169mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 21.5in | 546mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 9in | 228.6mm |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 85in | 2159mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 99in | 2514.6mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 146in | 3708.4mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle | 38in | 965.2mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 20in | 508mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 79.38in | 2016mm |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 127in | 3225.8mm |
| Vehicle Width Over Tires | 60in | 1524mm |
10 Operating Specifications Dimensions
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 3903lb | 1770.38kg |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 3136lb | 1422.47kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1500lb | 680.39kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight | 1600lb | 725.75kg |
| Tipping Load | 3000lb | 1360.78kg |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.