At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/skid-steers/caterpillar/262d3/ · 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 262D3 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 262D3
- Generation / record
- Current 262D3 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 | 74.3 hp | 55.4 kW | SAE J1995:2014Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Rated operating capacity (50% tipping load) | 2,700 lb | 1,225 kg | Standard reference configurationManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Tipping load | 5,400 lb | 2,455 kg | Published operating-specification basisManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Operating weight | 8,296 lb | 3,763 kg | Manufacturer reference buildManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Length — with bucket on ground | 12 ft 2.2 in | 3,714 mm | Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Vehicle width over tires | 5 ft 6 in | 1,676 mm | Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height — top of cab | 6 ft 11.1 in | 2,110 mm | Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Bucket pin height — maximum lift | 10 ft 4.9 in | 3,172 mm | Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Reach — maximum lift and dump | 2 ft 6.9 in | 786 mm | Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Clearance at maximum lift and dump | 7 ft 9.7 in | 2,380 mm | Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 226 mm | Manufacturer reference tire package and bucket-on-ground configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
Optional-counterweight capacity must not be presented as the standard machine's rating. Identify the hardware and its effect on the delivered package.
A vertical-lift skid steer reference where standard versus counterweighted capacity can change the shortlist.
Alternatives worth comparing
These are research paths, not interchangeable configurations or a ranked winner.Caterpillar 260 Skid Steer Loader
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.
ExploreBobcat S66-2 Skid Steer Loader
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 | Optional counterweight raises the published rated operating capacity above the standard basis. | Current 262D3 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Hydraulic package | Standard- and high-flow hydraulic equipment require separate verification. | Current 262D3 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Cab & tires | Cab, tire and coupler choices change operating weight and attachment fit. | Current 262D3 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 262D3 inspection priorities
- Inspect counterweight mounting if present, rear frame, tires, coupler and loader-arm pins; confirm attachment controls.
- 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 actual usable configuration and condition with the 260 reference; a newer designation does not establish a like-for-like equipment package.
- 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 262D3'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.262D3 Skid Steer Loader
United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
