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 |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 226 skid steer weigh?
- A Caterpillar 226 skid steer has an operating weight of 5,645 lb (2,560.6 kg).
- How much can a Caterpillar 226 skid steer lift?
- A Caterpillar 226 skid steer has a rated operating capacity of 1,500 lb (680.4 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 226 skid steer have?
- A Caterpillar 226 skid steer is powered by a 3034 engine producing 55 hp (41 kW).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 226 skid steer?
- A Caterpillar 226 skid steer has a ground clearance of 8 in (203.2 mm).
- How long is a Caterpillar 226 skid steer?
- A Caterpillar 226 skid steer has an overall length of 10.6 ft (3,233 mm) with the bucket on the ground.
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.