Caterpillar 262D3 specifications
Skid-steer loader · D3
Documented market: North America included; document states Am N, EU, APD, ANZP – HRC. Applicability and evidence
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
8,296 lb / 3,763 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
66 in / 1,676 mmPublished
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
72.9–74.3 hp / 54.4–55.4 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWGross Power (SAE J1995:2014): 246D3/262D3
- 72.9 hp / 54.4 kWNet Power (SAE 1349:2011)*: 246D3/262D3
- 73.7 hp / 54.9 kWNet Power (ISO 9249:2007)*: 246D3/262D3
- Rated operating capacity
2,700 lb / 1,225 kg
50% of tipping load
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
- 2,700 lb / 1,225 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load: 262D3
- 3,055 lb / 1,390 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight: 262D3
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
5,400 lb / 2,455 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- High hydraulic flow
32 gpm / 121 L/min
High Flow XPS
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,336–4,061 psi / 23,000–28,000 kPa
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Standard and High Flow XPS pressure rows are retained separately.
- 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublishedMaximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- North America included; document states Am N, EU, APD, ANZP – HRC.
- 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: 262D3 Configuration is defined in the model dimension-page footnote. The model row is indented under Operating Weight. Published: 3763 kg / 8296 lb PDF p. 10 · Weights*: Operating Weight · Metric / US customary · 262D3 | 8,296 lb / 3,763 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle Width over Tires Vehicle width for the stated track or tire configuration; not bucket width. Published: 1676 mm / 66 in | 66 in / 1,676 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to Top of Cab Height to Top of Cab. All dimensions are approximate; the source does not call this a dimension with all attachments removed. Published: 2110 mm / 83.1 in | 83.1 in / 2,110 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with Bucket on Ground Length with Bucket on Ground. All dimensions are approximate; the source does not call this a dimension with all attachments removed. Published: 3714 mm / 146.2 in PDF p. 16 · Dimensions* · 262D3 · Length with Bucket on Ground | 146.2 in / 3,714 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without Bucket Length without Bucket. All dimensions are approximate; the source does not call this a dimension with all attachments removed. Published: 2995 mm / 117.9 in | 117.9 in / 2,995 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported · Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014): 246D3/262D3 Gross/net ratings and their printed standards are kept separate. Horsepower type is not inferred. The model row is indented under Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014). Published: 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp PDF p. 10 · Engine: Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) · Metric / US customary · 246D3/262D3 | 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power (SAE 1349:2011)*: 246D3/262D3 Gross/net ratings and their printed standards are kept separate. Horsepower type is not inferred. The model row is indented under Net Power (SAE 1349:2011)*. Published: 54.4 kW / 72.9 hp PDF p. 10 · Engine: Net Power (SAE 1349:2011)* · Metric / US customary · 246D3/262D3 | 72.9 hp / 54.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)*: 246D3/262D3 Gross/net ratings and their printed standards are kept separate. Horsepower type is not inferred. The model row is indented under Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)*. Published: 54.9 kW / 73.7 hp PDF p. 10 · Engine: Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)* · Metric / US customary · 246D3/262D3 | 73.7 hp / 54.9 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load: 262D3 50% tipping-load basis; no optional counterweights. The model row is indented under Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load. Published: 1225 kg / 2700 lb | 2,700 lb / 1,225 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight: 262D3 Optional-counterweight total; this row does not repeat a rating percentage. No increment added. The model row is indented under Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight. Published: 1390 kg / 3055 lb | 3,055 lb / 1,390 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping Load: 262D3 Base configuration without optional counterweights. The model row is indented under Tipping Load. Published: 2455 kg / 5400 lb PDF p. 11 · Operating Specifications*: Tipping Load · Metric / US customary · 262D3 | 5,400 lb / 2,455 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Flow Standard hydraulic configuration. The source writes gal/min without defining gallon type. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gal/min | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow High Flow XPS hydraulic configuration. The source writes gal/min without defining gallon type. Published: 121 L/min / 32 gal/min | 32 gpm / 121 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported · Standard and High Flow XPS pressure rows are retained separately.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure Standard hydraulic configuration. Loader hydraulic pressure, not hydrostatic drive pressure. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,336 psi | 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow XPS hydraulic configuration. Loader hydraulic pressure, not hydrostatic drive pressure. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4,061 psi | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Document edition does not establish a model-year or serial-number range. Published unit pairs are retained without calculated replacements.
Source footnotes
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires on a 242D3 and Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires on a 262D3, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Applies to operating weight, machine width, height, length with bucket, length without bucket / attachment, rated operating capacity (2 rows), tipping load.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler/aftertreatment and cooling fan.
Applies to engine power (2 rows).
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: 226D3/232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3/272D3/272D3 XE Skid Steer Loaders
AEHQ8261-03 (08-2022) · Inspected .
Official PDF downloaded; visually inspected pp. 6, 10-11, 13, 15-16 and 24 for the 226D3, 232D3 and 262D3.
Am N is included in the publication footer. The printed SAE net-power heading omits J; the transcription retains that label.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-10-31: second comparison of every figure against its cited page, column and row by Claude, with the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row, and the multi-model tables read again and rendered. No independent human review.