Caterpillar 226B3 specifications
Skid-steer loader · B3 Series
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 5,822 lb / 2,641 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Caterpillar B3 Series Specalog AEHQ6131-03. Model availability varies by region.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
5,822 lb / 2,641 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
60 in / 1,525 mmPublished
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
56–61 hp / 42.0–45.5 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 56 hp / 42 kWNet power (SAE 1340 / ISO 9249)
- 61 hp / 45.5 kWGross power (SAE J1995)
- Rated operating capacity
1,500–1,600 lb / 680–726 kg
basis not stated
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 1,500 lb / 680 kgPublishedRated operating capacity
- 1,600 lb / 726 kgPublishedRated operating capacity with optional counterweight
The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.
Details and evidence for rated operating capacity- Tipping load
3,000 lb / 1,360 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
16 gpm / 61 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- High hydraulic flow
27 gpm / 104 L/min
High Flow
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,335 psi / 23,000 kPa
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader hydraulic pressure · standard
- 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader hydraulic pressure · high flow
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Caterpillar B3 Series Specalog AEHQ6131-03. Model availability varies by region.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
Operating weight
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating weight Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 2641 kg / 5,822 lb PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 226B3 · Operating weight | 5,822 lb / 2,641 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle width over tires Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Dimensions are shared across the two models in the drawing. Published: 1525 mm / 60 in | 60 in / 1,525 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Dimensions are shared across the two models in the drawing. Published: 1950 mm / 77 in | 77 in / 1,950 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Dimensions are shared across the two models in the drawing. Published: 3233 mm / 127 in | 127 in / 3,233 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Dimensions are shared across the two models in the drawing. Published: 2519 mm / 99 in | 99 in / 2,519 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Net power (SAE 1340 / ISO 9249) Rating basis as printed in Specalog AEHQ6131-03. Published: 42 kW / 56 hp PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 226B3 · Net power (SAE 1340 / ISO 9249) | 56 hp / 42 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Gross power (SAE J1995) Rating basis as printed in Specalog AEHQ6131-03. Published: 45.5 kW / 61 hp PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 226B3 · Gross power (SAE J1995) | 61 hp / 45.5 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 680 kg / 1,500 lb PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 226B3 · Rated operating capacity | 1,500 lb / 680 kgPublished |
Rated operating capacity with optional counterweight Rated operating capacity with the optional counterweight installed. Published: 726 kg / 1,600 lb | 1,600 lb / 726 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load Dirt bucket, open ROPS, one speed, manual quick coupler, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 1360 kg / 3,000 lb PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 226B3 · Tipping load | 3,000 lb / 1,360 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader hydraulic flow · standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 61 L/min / 16 gal/min PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 226B3 · Loader hydraulic flow · standard | 16 gpm / 61 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader hydraulic flow · high flow High-flow option on 226B3. Published: 104 L/min / 27 gal/min PDF p. 8 · B3 Series skid steer loaders · Specifications · 226B3 · Loader hydraulic flow · high flow | 27 gpm / 104 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader hydraulic pressure · standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,335 psi | 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Loader hydraulic pressure · high flow High-flow option on 226B3. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,335 psi | 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Power and hydraulic ratings use the cited Specalog edition. Cat’s Edition 49 handbook rounds some power figures differently.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: 216B3 and 226B3 Skid Steer Loaders
AEHQ6131-03 · Inspected .
Viewer pages 8 and 9 give the engine, hydraulics, working capacity and machine dimensions.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-11-08: second comparison of every figure by Claude: the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row by script, and every cited table cell read again from the rendered page by separate readers who did not see the transcription; the New Holland viewer pages read by eye. No independent human review.