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Caterpillar 268B Specifications

The Cat 268B skid steer loader driveline system components: a 201.2 cu.in (3.3L) Caterpillar 3044C DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged water-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 76 hp (57 kW), and 1-speed or 2-speed transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 33 gal/min (125 l/min). The system relief pressure is 4060 psi (280 bar). The Cat 268B is equipped with wet disc brakes, 100HS roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The skid steer loader has a boom lifting force of 5193 lbs (2355 kg) and bucket breakout force of 5508 lbs (2498 kg). The rated operating capacity is 2700 lbs (1225 kg), and tipping load is 5615 lbs (2545 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model ...................... Cat 3044C DIT
Engine Type ...................... 4-cycle water-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ...................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) ...................... 201.2 (3.31)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.70 (94.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 4.72 (120.0)
Aspiration ...................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 76.0 (57.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 82.0 (61.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 2500
Compression Ratio ...................... 17:1
Firing Order ...................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ...................... Direct injection
Lubrication System ...................... Forced circulation
Cooling System ...................... Forced water cooling by centrifugal pump
Air Cleaner ...................... Dual element, radial seal
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 23.7 (90.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 10.6 (10.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 11.1 (10.5)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ...................... 90

Drive Train

Drive System Type ...................... Hydrostatic, four wheel chain drive
Number of Gears (Std) ...................... Single
Number of Gears (Opt) ...................... Two (high/low)
Chain Drive Type ...................... 100 HS continuous roller chain
Brakes Type ...................... Wet multi disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 12x16.5
Rear Tire Size ...................... 12x16.5
Chaincase Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 8.5 (8.0)
Maximum Speed (Std), mph (kph) ...................... 7.2 (11.6)
Maximum Speed (Opt), mph (kph) ...................... 11.1 (17.8)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ...................... Load sensing
Hydraulic Pump Type ...................... Variable displacement piston
Pump Flow (High XPS), gpm (Lpm) ...................... 33.0 (125.0)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) ...................... 280 (4060)
Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 9.2 (35.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 14.0 (53.0)
Number of Valves ...................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) ...................... 2700 (1225)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) ...................... 5615 (2545)
Boom Lifting Force, lbs (kg) ...................... 5193 (2355)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ...................... 5508 (2498)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 48.4 (1230)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) ...................... 81.3 (2065)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) ...................... 159.8 (4060)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 114.1 (2900)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) ...................... 142.3 (3615)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 72 (1830)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) ...................... 126.3 (3210)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) ...................... 8.4 (215)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg ...................... 51
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) ...................... 95.2 (2420)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) ...................... 32.6 (830)
Rollback Angle At Ground Level, deg ...................... 29
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg ...................... 87
Departure Angle, deg ...................... 26
Bucket Width, in (mm) ...................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 7.7 (195)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 85.8 (2180)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 7260 (3300)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 7995 (3625)

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