Loader
| Tipping Load |
3000 lb (1360 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity, 50% |
1500 lb (680 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity, 35% |
1050 lb (476 kg) |
| ROC w/ Optional Counterweight |
1600 lb (726 kg) |
| Bucket Breakout Force |
3903 lbf (17.4 kN) |
| Boom Breakout Force |
3136 lbf (13.9 kN) |
| Bucket Width |
62 in (1576 mm) |
| Bucket Capacity |
0.47 yd3 (0.36 m3) |
| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump |
85 in (2169 mm) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump |
20 in (505 mm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift |
112 in (2854 mm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position |
9 in (239 mm) |
| Maximum Working Height |
146 in (3709 mm) |

Dimensions
| Length w/ Bucket |
127 in (3233 mm) |
| Length w/o Bucket |
99 in (2519 mm) |
| Wheelbase |
38.8 in (986 mm) |
| Width over Tires (10×16.5) |
60 in (1525 mm) |
| Height to Top of Cab w/ ROPS |
77 in (1950 mm) |
| Ground Clearance |
8 in (195 mm) |
| Bumper Overhang (Rear axle) |
38 in (967 mm) |
| Turning Radius, Front (w/ bucket) |
76.4 in (1940 mm) |
| Turning Radius, Front (w/o bucket) |
47.2 in (1199 mm) |
| Turning Radius, Rear |
58.5 in (1485 mm) |
Dimensions shown are based on standard CAT 226 equipped with 10×16.5 tires and 62 in (1576 mm) GP Bucket.
Engine Details
| Number of Cylinders |
4 |
| Engine Make |
Caterpillar |
| Engine Model |
CAT 3034C DIT |
| Displacement |
183 cu in (3 L) |
| Bore |
3.82 in (97 mm) |
| Stroke |
3.94 in (100 mm) |
| Gross Power |
58 hp (43 kw) |
| Net Power |
41 hp (30.6 kw) |
| Power Measured @ |
2600 rpm |
| Fuel System |
Direct injection |
| Air Cleaner |
Dry type air filter with two elements |
| Aspiration |
Naturally aspirated |
| Emission Standards |
US EPA Tier 1 |

Operational Specs
| Operating Weight |
5645 lb (2560 kg) |
| Operating Voltage |
12 V |
| Alternator |
55 amps |
| Battery |
12 V, 52 Ah, RC: 110 min, CCA 650, 24 BCI |
| Starter |
12 V, 3.6 hp (2.7 kW) |
| Tire Size |
10×16.5, 6PR |

Transmission
| Type |
Hydrostatic transmission |
| Max Travel Speed |
6.9 mph (11.1 km/h) |
| Hydrostatic Pumps |
Two variable displacement hydrostatic pumps |
| Parking Brake |
Parking brake is spring-applied and hydraulically released |

Operator Environment
| Cab Type |
Rear-tilting cab (pneumatically assisted strut) with ROPS + FOPS |
| Operator Seat |
Adjustable fore/aft static seat with a retractable seat belt |
| Suspension Seat |
Optional |
| Cold Weather Package |
Optional (heater, engine coolant heater and deluxe cab features) |
| Instrument Panel |
Two instrument panels with warning LED read-outs and gauges in upper corners of the cab to further enhance visibility |
| ROPS |
SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994 |
| FOPS |
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I |
| FOPS Level Ii |
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional) |

Hydraulic System
| Pump Type |
Two-section, fixed displacement gear pump |
| Pump Flow Capacity |
15.1 gal/min (57 L/min) |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure |
3300 psi (23000 kPa) |
| Hydraulic Oil Filtration |
5-micron, spin-on filter with a restriction indicator |

Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
17 gal (65 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter) |
2.4 gal (9 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity |
2.6 gal (10 L) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity (w/ tank) |
14.5 gal (55 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
9.2 gal (35 L) |
| Chain Box Fluid Capacity (Each side) |
1.6 gal (6 L) |

Buckets for CAT 226
| Bucket Type |
Width |
Capacity |
| General Purpose (Standard Bucket) |
62 in (1576 mm) |
0.47 yd3 (0.36 m3) |
| General Purpose |
68 in (1730 mm) |
0.52 yd3 (0.40 m3) |
| General Purpose |
74 in (1883 mm) |
0.58 yd3 (0.44 m3) |
| General Purpose |
80 in (2036 mm) |
0.63 yd3 (0.48 m3) |
| General Purpose |
86 in (2188 mm) |
0.82 yd3 (0.63 m3) |
| Industrial Performance |
68 in (1730 mm) |
0.68 yd3 (0.52 m3) |
| Industrial Performance |
74 in (1883 mm) |
0.75 yd3 (0.57 m3) |
| Industrial Performance |
80 in (2036 mm) |
0.81 yd3 (0.62 m3) |
| Industrial Performance |
86 in (2188 mm) |
0.88 yd3 (0.67 m3) |
| Industrial Performance |
92 in (2340 mm) |
0.94 yd3 (0.72 m3) |
| Light Material |
74 in (1883 mm) |
0.90 yd3 (0.69 m3) |
| Light Material |
80 in (2036 mm) |
0.98 yd3 (0.75 m3) |
| Low Profile |
56 in (1421 mm) |
0.39 yd3 (0.30 m3) |
| Low Profile |
62 in (1586 mm) |
0.44 yd3 (0.34 m3) |
| Low Profile |
68 in (1740 mm) |
0.48 yd3 (0.37 m3) |
| Low Profile |
74 in (1893 mm) |
0.54 yd3 (0.41 m3) |
| Low Profile |
80 in (2045 mm) |
0.58 yd3 (0.44 m3) |
| Utility Bucket |
62 in (1576 mm) |
0.56 yd3 (0.43 m3) |
| Utility Bucket |
74 in (1883 mm) |
0.68 yd3 (0.52 m3) |
| Utility Bucket |
68 in (1730 mm) |
0.63 yd3 (0.48 m3) |
| Industrial Grapple |
62 in (1576 mm) |
|
| Industrial Grapple |
68 in (1730 mm) |
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| Industrial Grapple |
74 in (1883 mm) |
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| Industrial Grapple |
80 in (2036 mm) |
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Broom Attachments
| Model |
Overall Width |
Sweeping Width |
Brush Diameter |
| Cat BU115 Utility Broom |
71.3 in (1810 mm) |
59.4 in (1510 mm) |
26 in (660 mm) |
| Cat BA118C Hydraulic Angle Broom |
103.8 in (2637 mm) |
83.4 in (2119 mm) |
32.1 in (815 mm) |

Snow Blowers for Cat 226
| Model |
Intake Width |
Overall Width |
Weight |
| Cat SR321 Snowblower |
76.5 in (1942 mm) |
85.9 in (2181 mm) |
1016 lb (518 kg) |
| Cat SR118 Snowblower |
63.5 in (1614 mm) |
73.9 in (1877 mm) |
955 lb (478 kg) |