Caterpillar 226B3 Skid Steer Specifications

The Cat 226B3 skid steer loader is powered by 134.1 cu.in (2.2L) Caterpillar C2.2T 4-cycle 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 56 hp (42 kW) at 3000 rpm. The Caterpillar 226B3 is equipped with 1-speed hydrostatic transmission, radial-lift loader boom, 80HS continuous roller chains, and 10x16.5 tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 16 gpm (61 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 1500 lbs (680 kg) and tipping load of 3000 lbs (1360 kg). The lift height is 112.4 inches (2855 mm) to hinge pin, and dump height is 85.4 inches (2170 mm).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Caterpillar C2.2T
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle liquid cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 134.1 (2.19)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.31 (84.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 3.94 (100.0)
Aspiration .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 56.0 (42.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 61.0 (45.5)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 3000
Compression Ratio .................... 23.3:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Direct Injection
Air Cleaner .................... Dual element, radial seal
Valve Lash, in (mm) .................... 0.008 (0.20)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 15.4 (58.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.6 (10.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.6 (10.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 85

Drive Train

Drive System Type .................... Hydrostatic transmission, 4-wheel chain drive
Number of Gears .................... Single
Chain Drive Type .................... 80HS continuous roller chain
Brakes Type .................... Wet multi disc
Front Tire Size .................... 10x16.5
Rear Tire Size .................... 10x16.5
Chaincase Capacity, qts (L) .................... 6.4 (6.0)
Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 7.9 (12.7)
Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 7.9 (12.7)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow (Standard), gpm (Lpm) .................... 16.0 (61.0)
Pump Flow (High Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 27.0 (104.0)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) .................... 230 (3335)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 9.2 (35.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 14.5 (55.0)
Number of Valves .................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) .................... 1500 (680)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 3000 (1360)
Boom Lifting Force, lbs (kg) .................... 3168 (1437)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 4083 (1852)
Loader Boom Type .................... Radial-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 39 (990)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 77 (1950)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 146 (3710)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 99.2 (2520)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 127.4 (3235)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 60 (1520)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 112.4 (2855)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) .................... 7.8 (200)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 40
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 85.4 (2170)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 20 (505)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 81
Departure Angle, deg .................... 26
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 7.7 (195)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 76.5 (1945)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 5290 (2405)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 5820 (2640)