At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Current documented generation; confirm serial/PIN · North America
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/skid-steers/caterpillar/260/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current 260 product page
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 260
- Generation / record
- Current 260 product page
- Product status
- Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross engine power | 74 hp | 55 kW | SAE J1995:2014Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Rated operating capacity (50% tipping load) | 3,160 lb | 1,434 kg | Reference build; no optional counterweightManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Operating weight | 8,523 lb | 3,866 kg | OROPS, standard flow, 12 × 16.5 tires and 80 in bucketManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Length — with bucket on ground | 11 ft 8.7 in | 3,575 mm | Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Vehicle width over tires | 5 ft 6.5 in | 1,690 mm | Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height — top of cab | 6 ft 10.7 in | 2,100 mm | Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Bucket pin height — maximum lift | 11 ft 0.5 in | 3,365 mm | Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Reach at maximum lift and dump | 1 ft 9.7 in | 552 mm | Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Clearance at maximum lift and dump | 8 ft 8.2 in | 2,646 mm | Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 201 mm | Published 66-inch tire package and bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The reference specifies standard flow, tires and bucket, with no optional counterweight. A cab or high-flow sale package needs its own mass and equipment check.
A vertical-lift skid steer reference for loading and attachment work where a wheeled carrier fits the surface.
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Optional-counterweight capacity must not be presented as the standard machine's rating. Identify the hardware and its effect on the delivered package.
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The dimensional sources identify S66 geometry while the record is S66-2. Confirm the exact revision and installed options before treating the illustration as configuration evidence.
ExploreConfiguration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Lift path & counterweights | Vertical-lift geometry and optional counterweight change lift performance. | Current 260 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Hydraulic package | Standard-flow and high-flow packages must be identified before powered-tool selection. | Current 260 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Cab & tires | The published weight basis uses OROPS, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires and no optional counterweight. | Current 260 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 260 inspection priorities
- Inspect tires and rims, coupler lock, lift linkage and auxiliary connections; verify the actual cab and counterweight state.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Compare tire wear, surface travel and tool readiness with a CTL alternative using the same work schedule.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Skid-steer buckets and forks
Verify mounting interface, attachment weight, load centre.
Open attachment researchPowered compact-loader attachments
Verify flow, pressure, case drain, electrical controls.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this 260's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.260 Skid Steer Loader
United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
