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.
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 74 hp / 55 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 74 hp / 55 kW |
| Displacement | 171 in³ / 2.8 l |
| Stroke | 4.3 in / 110 mm |
| Bore | 3.5 in / 90 mm |
| Note | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. |
| Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 | 221 lb/ft / 300 N·m |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73 hp / 55 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.8T (turbo) |
| Operating Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacity | 3160 lb / 1434 kg |
| Tipping Load | 6321 lb / 2867 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 9372 lb / 4251 kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 5948 lb / 3121 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 3388 lb / 1540 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° |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 132.5 in / 3365 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8 in / 203 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 96.2 in / 2646 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 155.8 in / 4160 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 135 in / 3575 mm |
| 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). |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 82.7 in / 2102 mm |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 12.6 in / 320 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 44.1 in / 1120 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 116.4 in / 2956 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 21.7 in / 552 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 53.8 in / 1367 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 71.8 in / 1823 mm |
| Roll Back Angle | 28° |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 97° |
| Hydraulic System | |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi / 24130 kPa |
| 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 - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 gpm / 86 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gpm / 113 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 - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 80.7 hp / 60.2 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 39 hp / 34.6 kW |
| 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 - One Speed | 7.7 mile/h / 12.4 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 11.1 mile/h / 17.9 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 | |
|---|---|
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| 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. |
| Inside Cab* | 83 dB(A) |
| 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. |
| Outside Cab** | 101 dB(A) |
| 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% |
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