Key Specs
The Cat® 226D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its radial lift design, delivers impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power.
•Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
•Wider opening door for easier machine entry
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
•Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 67.1 hp 50.1 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 65.8 hp 49.1 kW |
| Displacement | 134.3 in³ 2.2 l |
| Stroke | 3.9 in 100 mm |
| Bore | 3.3 in 84 mm |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.2 CRDI Cat C2.2 CRDI |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 153 ft·lbf 208 N·m |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 66.5 hp 49.6 kW |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1550 lb 705 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 1650 lb 750 kg |
| Tipping Load | 3100 lb 1410 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 3927 lb 1781 kg |
| Note | * Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). * Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). |
| Operating Weight | 5849 lb 2653 kg |
| Note | * Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). * Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). |
| Wheel Base | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 127.3 in 3234 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 99.4 in 2524 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 79.8 in 2028 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 58.9 in 1497 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 143.8 in 3652 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 110.9 in 2818 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8.5 in 215 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 21 in 533 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 81.8 in 2077 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in 175 mm |
| Departure Angle | 27.9° 27.9° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 46.7° 46.7° |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 88.9° 88.9° |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 35.2 in 8944 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 77.8 in 1977 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 59.6 in 1513 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 43.5 in 1104 mm |
| Note | * Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). * Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, single speed, 1576 mm (62 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, C1 cab (OROPS, mechanical seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted). |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3336 psi 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3336 psi 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 33.5 hp 26.5 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 50.9 hp 38 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 18 gal/min 69 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 26 gal/min 99 l/min |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.6 mile/h 12.3 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 11.1 mile/h 17.8 km/h |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 1.8 gal (US) 7 l |
| Cooling System | 3.2 gal (US) 12 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6 gal (US) 10 l |
| Fuel Tank | 15.1 gal (US) 57 l |
| Hydraulic System | 11.9 gal (US) 45 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9 gal (US) 34 l |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. |
| Outside Cab*** | 102 dB(A) 102 dB(A) |
| Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) 83 dB(A) |
| Note (3) | ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| Note (2) | **The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. **The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. |
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