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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 262C

The Caterpillar 262C is a skid steer loader of about 3.6 t, built around the 3044C DIT engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skid Steer Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7968 lb3614.3 kg
03Selected published values86
Published highlights
  • Length With Bucket: 12.08 ft / 3692 mm
  • Width Over Tires: 5.5 ft / 1676 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 8.81 in / 223.52 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 6.83 ft / 2083 mm
Typical use

Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 262C include published bucket capacity of 0.6 yd3 / 0.4 m3, published breakout force of 7315 lb / 3318 kg, published operating weight of 7968 lb / 3614.3 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (12.08 ft / 3692 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (5.5 ft / 1676 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (8.81 in / 223.52 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Length With Bucket12.08 ft3692 mm
Width Over Tires5.5 ft1676 mm
Ground Clearance8.81 in223.52 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.83 ft2083 mm
Wheelbase4.07 ft1240 mm
Length W/O Bucket10.25 ft3124 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump8.03 ft2450 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump30.7 in781 mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground145 in3683 mm
Length - Without Bucket117 in2971.8 mm
Maximum Dump Angle50 degrees50 degrees
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel50.5 in1282.7 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 degrees85 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump30.7 in779.78 mm
Maximum Overall Height160.4 in4074.16 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position7.8 in198.12 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.59 in0.27 m
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift14.7 in373.38 mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle42.8 in1087.12 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump96.4 in2448.56 mm
Departure Angle26 degrees26 degrees
Height - Top Of Cab6.9 in0.18 m
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket97.8 in2486 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear56.8 in1443 mm
Vehicle Width Over Tires66 in1676.4 mm
Wheel Base4.07 ft0.11 m
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket85.3 in2166.62 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler54.6 in1386.84 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear68.1 in1729.74 mm
02

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight2945 lb1335.83 kg
Tipping Load5400 lb2449.4 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7315 lb3318.03 kg
Rated Operating Capacity2700 lb1224.7 kg
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3044C DIT3044C DIT
Gross Power84 hp62.7 kw
Net Power82 hp61 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199584 hp62.7 kw
Engine Power - Iso 1439683 hp61.9 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/126983 hp61.9 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec83 hp61.9 kw
Net Power - Sae 134982 hp61.2 kw
Net Flywheel Power82 hp61.2 kw
04

Operational

Operational Weight7968 lb3614 kg
Fuel Capacity26 gal98 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15 gal57 L
Max Speed7.7 mph12.5 km/h
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side2.6 gal10 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
05

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward7.7 mph12.4 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7.7 mph12.4 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option12 mph19.4 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option12 mph19.4 km/h
Xdp Option Speed - With Tires6.5 mph10.5 km/h
Xdp Option Speed - With Vts Tracks4.8 mph7.8 km/h
06

Loader

Breakout Force7315 lb3318 kg
Operating Load Rating2700 lb1225 kg
Tipping Angle5400 degrees5400 degrees
Bucket Capacity0.6 yd30.4 m3
07

Weights

Operating Weight7968 lb3614.3 kg
08

Hydraulic

Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min84 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335 psi23000 kPa
09

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1)StandardStandard
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi4061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPSHigh Flow XPS
10

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System3.7 gal14.1 L
Fuel Tank26 gal98.5 L
Hydraulic Tank11 gal41.7 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System15 gal56.8 L
Chain Box - Each Side2.6 gal9.9 L
11

Cab

RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level ISAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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