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Caterpillar 262D3
Configuration: One-speed, standard-flow hydraulics, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low-profile bucket, Cat PC 12x16.5 tires, no optional counterweight (doc baseline).
20 sourced values · Sources: Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | 3,714 mm |
| B | Overall height | 2,110 mm |
| C | Wheelbase | 1,249 mm |
| D | Ground clearance | 226 mm |
| E | Overall width | 1,676 mm |
| F | Track gauge / tread | Not published |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,763 kg | Published: 3,763 kg Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24Per doc: 75 kg operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 x 16.5 tires, standard flow. |
Dimensions
Undercarriage / tires
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undercarriage type | Wheeled, skid steer | Published: Wheeled, skid steer Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Number of axles | 2 | Published: 2 Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24Two chain-driven axles (skid steer layout). |
| Wheels (count) | 4 | Published: 4 Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Tire size | Cat PC 12 x 16.5 | Published: Cat PC 12 x 16.5 Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24Configuration tire per dimension footnote. |
Axle loads
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Axle load, front (unladen/operating) | Not published | Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published. |
| Axle load, rear (unladen/operating) | Not published | Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published. |
Engine
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine model | Cat C3.3B (turbo) | Published: Cat C3.3B (turbo) Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Net power | Not captured | — |
| Gross power | 55.4 kW | Published: 55.4 kW Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24SAE J1995:2014 (74.3 hp). Net SAE J1349: 53.6 kW. |
| Displacement | 3.3 L | Published: 3.3 L Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Rated speed | Not captured | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pump / aux flow | 86 L/min | Published: 86 L/min Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24Standard flow. High Flow XPS: 121 L/min. |
| System / relief pressure | ≈ 23 MPa | Published: 23,000 kPa Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24Loader hydraulic pressure, standard flow. High Flow XPS max 28,000 kPa. |
Performance
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rated / lift capacity | 1,225 kg | Published: 1,225 kg Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24At 50% tipping load (2,700 lb). With optional counterweight 1,390 kg. |
| Tipping load | 2,455 kg | Published: 2,455 kg Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Lift / hinge-pin height | 3,172 mm | Published: 3,172 mm Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24Bucket pin height at maximum lift (vertical lift path). |
| Breakout / digging force | ≈ 32.7 kN | Published: 7,355 lbf Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24Tilt cylinder; doc prints 3336 kg / 7,355 lb. |
| Max travel speed | 12.5 km/h | Published: 12.5 km/h Cat 232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3 Skid Steer Loaders specalog AEHQ8262-02 (12-2023). Retrieved 2026-10-24One speed. Two-speed option 17.7 km/h. |
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