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Caterpillar

268B

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
7,994 lb
Max Speed
7.3 mph
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight7,994 lb
Max Speed7.3 mph
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.1 gal
Tire Size12x16.5 10PR
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side2.2 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5,508 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,700 lb
Tipping Load5,613 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,750 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder5,192 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat 3044C DIT
Aspirationturbocharged
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Stroke5 in
Bore4 in
Gross Power - SAE J199582.0 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/126977.0 hp
Engine Power - ISO 1439680.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134976.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power76.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC77.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight7,995 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity33.1 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure4,061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure4,061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow33.0 gal/min
Hydraulic FlowHigh Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power78.2 hp
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33.0 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4,060 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance8 in
Wheelbase49 in
Width Over Tires73 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump33 in
Length with Bucket on Ground142 in
Length with Bucket143 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump96 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket86 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear67 in
Length w/o Bucket115 in
Length - without Bucket114 in
Wheel Base48 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift127 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Maximum Overall Height160 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump95 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump33 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler52 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket86 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel52 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear67 in
Vehicle Width over Tires72 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle41 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift14 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FOPSSAE 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)

Loader

Loader specifications
Operating Load Rating2,698 lb
Tipping Angle5,399 °
Breakout Force5,507 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System2.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank23.8 gal
Chain Box - Each Side2.1 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System14.0 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward7.2 mph
Travel Speed Reverse7.2 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option11.0 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option11.0 mph

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