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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 268B

The Caterpillar 268B is a 3.6 t-class skid steer loader with a 76.5 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skid Steer Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7995 lb3626.5 kg
03Selected published values79
Published highlights
  • Length With Bucket: 11.87 ft / 3616 mm
  • Width Over Tires: 6.01 ft / 1829 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 8 in / 203.2 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 6.77 ft / 2063 mm
Typical use

Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 268B include published breakout force of 5507.2 lb / 2498 kg, published operating weight of 7995 lb / 3626.5 kg, published engine power of 82 hp / 61.2 kw. 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 (11.87 ft / 3616 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (6.01 ft / 1829 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (8 in / 203.2 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 Bucket11.87 ft3616 mm
Width Over Tires6.01 ft1829 mm
Ground Clearance8 in203.2 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.77 ft2063 mm
Wheelbase4.03 ft1228 mm
Length W/O Bucket9.53 ft2902 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.95 ft2421 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump32.64 in829 mm
Length - Without Bucket114 in2895.6 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel52 in1320.8 mm
Maximum Overall Height160 in4064 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.4 in213.36 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.59 in0.27 m
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift13.6 in345.44 mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle41 in1041.41 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump95 in2413 mm
Height - Top Of Cab6.92 in0.18 m
Length - With Bucket On Ground142 in3606.8 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear67 in1701.8 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket85.83 in2180 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear66.78 in1696 mm
Vehicle Width Over Tires72 in1828.8 mm
Wheel Base4 ft0.11 m
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump33 in838.2 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket86 in2184.4 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler52 in1320.8 mm
02

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight2750 lb1247.38 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder5191.88 lb2355 kg
Rated Operating Capacity2700 lb1224.7 kg
Tipping Load5612.96 lb2546 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5508 lb2498.39 kg
03

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3044C DIT3044C DIT
Gross Power82 hp61.2 kw
Net Power76.5 hp57 kw
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199582 hp61.2 kw
Engine Power - Iso 1439680 hp59.7 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/126977 hp57.5 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec77 hp57.5 kw
Net Power - Sae 134976 hp56.7 kw
Net Flywheel Power76 hp56.7 kw
04

Operational

Operational Weight7994 lb3626 kg
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal90 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.1 gal53 L
Max Speed7.3 mph11.6 km/h
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side2.2 gal8 L
Tire Size12x16.5 10PR12x16.5 10PR
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
05

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward7.2 mph11.6 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7.2 mph11.6 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option11 mph17.8 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option11 mph17.8 km/h
06

Loader

Breakout Force5507.2 lb2498 kg
Operating Load Rating2698.5 lb1224 kg
Tipping Angle5399.2 degrees5399.1211 degrees
07

Weights

Operating Weight7995 lb3626.5 kg
08

Hydraulic

Pump Flow Capacity33.1 gal/min125 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure4061.1 psi28000 kPa
09

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Power78.2 hp58.3 kw
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4060 psi4060 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061.06 psi4061.06 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow33.02 gal/min33.02 gal/min
Hydraulic FlowHigh Flow XPSHigh Flow XPS
10

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System2.6 gal9.9 L
Fuel Tank23.8 gal90.1 L
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal34.9 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System14 gal53 L
Chain Box - Each Side2.1 gal8 L
11

Cab

RopsSAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FopsSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level ISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
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