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Caterpillar

226B III

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
5,822 lb
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight5,822 lb
Fuel Capacity15.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage85 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side1.6 gal
Operating Speed7.9 mph
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder4,083 lb
Rated Operating Capacity1,500 lb
Tipping Load3,000 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight1,600 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C2.2 T
Displacement134 in³
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Stroke4 in
Bore3 in
Gross Power - SAE J199561.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134956.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power56.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC56.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight5,822 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity16.0 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow27.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance8 in
Wheelbase40 in
Width Over Tires61 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump20 in
Length with Bucket on Ground127 in
Length with Bucket128 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump86 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket77 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear59 in
Length w/o Bucket100 in
Length - without Bucket99 in
Wheel Base40 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift113 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Maximum Overall Height146 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump85 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump20 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket77 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler47 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel51 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear59 in
Maximum Dump Angle40 °
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height81 °
Departure Angle26 °
Vehicle Width over Tires60 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle38 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Loader

Loader specifications
Operating Load Rating1,500 lb
Tipping Angle3,000 °
Operating Width60 in
Breakout Force4,083 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System2.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank15.4 gal
Chain Box - Each Side1.6 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System14.5 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward7.9 mph
Travel Speed Reverse7.9 mph

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