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Introducing the Next Generation Cat® Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders
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Skid Steer Loaders
The Cat® 260 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
74 hp/55 kW
Rated Operating Capacity
3160 lb/1434 kg
Operating Weight
8523 lb/3866 kg
Wheel Base
49.2 in/1249 mm
Key Features
High Performance Power Train
Redesigned Operator Station
Ventilated and Heated High-Back Air Ride Seat
Three Levels of Auxiliary Hydraulic Performance
Electronically Controlled Cat C2.8T Engine
Ride Control
Advanced Touchscreen Monitor
Advanced Joysticks
Ground-Level Access
Cat Attachments
Specifications
Metric
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Imperial
Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
74 hp
55 kW
Displacement
171 in³
2.8 l
Stroke
4.3 in
110 mm
Bore
3.5 in
90 mm
Engine Model
Cat C2.8T (turbo)
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995
221 lb/ft
300 N·m
Net Power - ISO 9249
73 hp
55 kW
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity
3160 lb
1434 kg
Tipping Load
6321 lb
2867 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
9372 lb
4251 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
3388 lb
1540 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
5948 lb
3121 kg
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Weights
Operating Weight
8523 lb
3866 kg
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Dimensions
Wheel Base
49.2 in
1249 mm
Height - Top of Cab
81.9 in
2100 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
66.5 in
1690 mm
Ground Clearance
7.9 in
201 mm
Departure Angle
23°
Maximum Dump Angle
46°
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS (Open Roll Over Protection System), 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
132.5 in
3365 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
21.7 in
552 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground
135 in
3575 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
53.8 in
1367 mm
Roll Back Angle
28°
Maximum Overall Height
155.8 in
4160 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
44.1 in
1120 mm
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
12.6 in
320 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
96.2 in
2646 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
97°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
8 in
203 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
82.7 in
2102 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
71.8 in
1823 mm
Length - Without Bucket
116.4 in
2956 mm
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
80.7 hp
60.2 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
58 hp
45.4 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
34 gpm
129 L/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3500 psi
24130 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi
28000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
24130 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
20 gpm
86 L/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
39 hp
34.6 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
30 gpm
113 L/min
Cab
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II
ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
11.1 mile/h
17.9 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
7.7 mile/h
12.4 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
Chain Box - Each Side
2.4 gal (US)
9 l
Cooling System
3 gal (US)
11.5 l
Engine Crankcase
2.1 gal (US)
8 l
Fuel Tank
31 gal (US)
117.5 l
Hydraulic System
9.7 gal (US)
36.8 l
Hydraulic Tank
6.9 gal (US)
26 l
Noise Level
Outside Cab**
101 dB(A)
Note (1)
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Inside Cab*
83 dB(A)
Note (3)
**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Note (2)
*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.
Sustainability
Recyclability
93%
Equipment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment