260 Skid Steer Loader

Overview

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.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

13% More Torque

than the previous model

More Lift Height

and greater lift and tilt breakout forces

Larger Cab

featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit

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Specifications

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	74 hp
Engine Model	Cat C2.8T (turbo)
Net Power - ISO 9249	73 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	74 hp
Displacement	171 in³
Stroke	4.3 in
Bore	3.5 in
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	221 lb/ft
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.

Rated Operating Capacity	3160 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3394 lb
Tipping Load	6321 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	9372 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	5948 lb
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 Weight	8523 lb
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).

Wheel Base	49.2 in
Height - Top of Cab	81.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	66.5 in
Ground Clearance	7.9 in
Departure Angle	23°
Maximum Dump Angle	46°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	132.5 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	12.6 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	96.2 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	135 in
Length - Without Bucket	116.4 in
Maximum Overall Height	155.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	44.1 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	97°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	21.7 in
Roll Back Angle	28°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	82.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	53.8 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	71.8 in
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).

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	20 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	39 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	58 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp

ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	7.7 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	11.1 mile/h

Chain Box - Each Side	2.4 gal (US)
Cooling System	3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	31 gal (US)
Hydraulic System	9.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)

Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)
Note (1)	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
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.
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.