CAT 226 Skid Steer Loader
Information
Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | 226, 226B, 226B2, 226B3, 226D, 226D3 |
| Weight | 2.6t |
| Class | Wheeled |
Equipment Overview
The Cat 226 is a skid steer loader built for comfort, performance, and smart operation, current as the 226D3 in Caterpillar’s skid steer loader range. It delivers 67.1 hp and a 705 kg rated operating capacity, with its radial lift design giving impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.
Power comes from a Cat C2.2 CRDI turbo diesel engine meeting Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards, delivering 208 N·m of peak torque through a hydrostatic transmission and four-wheel chain drive. Cat’s “Intelligent Leveling” system offers dual-direction self level, work tool return to dig, and work tool positioner, and SMART technology with attachment recognition automates complex attachments and tailors machine controls.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C2.2 CRDI, 2.2 L |
| Power Output | 67.1 hp (50.1 kW) gross; 65.8 hp (49.1 kW) net |
| Max Torque | 208 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Emission Standard | US EPA Tier 4 Final; EU Stage V |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, single or two-speed, four-wheel chain drive |
| Drive Type | 4-wheel skid steer |
| Operating Weight | 2,653 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 705 kg (750 kg with counterweight) |
| Tipping Load | 1,410 kg |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow | 69 L/min standard (99 L/min high-flow), 23,000 kPa |
| Max Travel Speed | 12.3 km/h (17.8 km/h two-speed) |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,234 mm (with bucket on ground) |
| Width | 1,497 mm (over tyres) |
| Height | 2,028 mm (top of cab) |
| Wheelbase | 1,054 mm |
| Turning Radius | 1,977 mm (from centre, to bucket) |
Typical Applications
- General construction and landscaping
- Agriculture and utility work
- Road construction support
- Attachment-driven site work
