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Cat 226D3 and 232D3: wheeled compact loaders.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
226D3
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
67.1 hp
Operating Weight
5,849 lb
232D3
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
67.1 hp
Operating Weight
6,514 lb
226D3 and 232D3 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
Cat226D3 and 232D32226D3 and 232D3
Engine
Specification226D3232D3
Gross Power - SAE J1995:201467.1 hp67.1 hp
Net Power - SAE 134965.8 hp65.8 hp
Displacement134.3 in³134.3 in³
Stroke3.9 in3.9 in
Bore3.3 in3.3 in
Engine ModelCat C2.2 CRDICat C2.2 CRDI
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995153 ft·lbf153 ft·lbf
Net Power - ISO 924966.5 hp66.5 hp
Specification232D3
Net Flywheel Power65.8 hp
Operating Specifications
Specification226D3232D3
Rated Operating Capacity1,550 lb1,900 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight1,650 lb2,000 lb
Tipping Load3,100 lb3,800 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3,927 lb3,928 lb
Weights
Specification226D3232D3
Operating Weight5,849 lb6,514 lb
Dimensions and weight
Specification226D3232D3
Wheel Base41.5 in41.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground127.3 in127.3 in
Length - Without Bucket99.4 in99.3 in
Height - Top of Cab79.8 in79.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires58.9 in58.9 in
Maximum Overall Height143.8 in150.9 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift110.9 in118.1 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.5 in8.4 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump21 in25.7 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump81.8 in88.7 in
Ground Clearance6.9 in6.7 in
Departure Angle27.9°27.9°
Maximum Dump Angle46.7°47.4°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height88.9°88.2°
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle35.2 in35.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket77.8 in77.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground50.7 in49.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear59.6 in59.6 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler43.5 in43.4 in
Specification232D3
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift8.8 in
Cab
Specification226D3232D3
ROPSISO 3471:2008ISO 3471:2008
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level IISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
Specification226D3232D3
Chain Box - Each Side1.8 gal (US)1.8 gal (US)
Cooling System3.2 gal (US)3.2 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal (US)2.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank15.1 gal (US)15.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System11.9 gal (US)11.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank9 gal (US)9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Specification226D3232D3
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,336 psi3,336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,336 psi3,336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)50.9 hp50.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow18 gpm18 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26 gpm26 gpm
Specification232D3
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)35.5 hp
Power Train
Specification226D3232D3
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed7.6 mph7.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option11.1 mph11.1 mph
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
Specification226D3232D3
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnesThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes
Noise Level
Specification226D3
Outside Cab***102 dB(A)
Inside Cab**83 dB(A)
Specification232D3
Inside Cab*83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**101 dB(A)
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
226D3 and 232D327
Ratios
Figure226D3232D3
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight11.410.2
Hydraulic horsepower from the listed flow and pressure35.0 hp35.0 hp
Rated operating capacity as a share of tipping load50%50%
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.23 gal0.23 gal

Cat 226D3 and 232D3: wheeled compact loader

226D3 and 232D3: owner reports

Related account: “Switch parts, an oil leak and primer pump power”; “Cold starting, lost ignition power and hydraulics”: 216 to 232B.

226D3 and 232D3: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forumswheeled compact loaderCat and the 226D3, 232D3. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead2
Used market for the 226D3 and 232D3 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderCat wheeled compact loader51
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
226D3412021 to 2026$15,000$64,300$36,0002,750
232D3102021 to 2025$24,000$56,296$41,903767
226D3 and 232D3: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionCat together with the wheeled compact loader 226D3, 232D3No matching recall in this search

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Evidence classDocument, classification and recorded date
Manufacturer
  • Manufacturer: Cat 226D3 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer
  • Manufacturer: Cat 232D3 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads
Used-market listings
Federal agency data

Cat 226D3 and 232D3: Configuration records

226D3
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance6.9 in
Wheel Base41.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground127.3 in
Length - Without Bucket99.4 in
Height - Top of Cab79.8 in
Vehicle Width over Tires58.9 in
Maximum Overall Height143.8 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift110.9 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.5 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump21 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump81.8 in
Departure Angle27.9°
Maximum Dump Angle46.7°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height88.9°
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle35.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket77.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground50.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear59.6 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler43.5 in
Engine
Engine ModelCat C2.2 CRDI
Gross Power - SAE J1995:201467.1 hp
Net Power - SAE 134965.8 hp
Displacement134.3 in³
Stroke3.9 in
Bore3.3 in
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995153 ft·lbf
Net Power - ISO 924966.5 hp
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity1,550 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight1,650 lb
Tipping Load3,100 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3,927 lb
Weights
Operating Weight5,849 lb
Cab
ROPSISO 3471:2008
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
Chain Box - Each Side1.8 gal (US)
Cooling System3.2 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank15.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)50.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow18 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26 gpm
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed7.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option11.1 mph
Noise Level
Outside Cab***102 dB(A)
Inside Cab**83 dB(A)
Additional specifications
Hydraulic System11.9 gal (US)
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes

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232D3
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance6.7 in
Wheel Base41.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground127.3 in
Length - Without Bucket99.3 in
Height - Top of Cab79.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires58.9 in
Maximum Overall Height150.9 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift118.1 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.4 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump25.7 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump88.7 in
Departure Angle27.9°
Maximum Dump Angle47.4°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height88.2°
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle35.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket77.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground49.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear59.6 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler43.4 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift8.8 in
Engine
Engine ModelCat C2.2 CRDI
Gross Power - SAE J1995:201467.1 hp
Net Power - SAE 134965.8 hp
Displacement134.3 in³
Stroke3.9 in
Bore3.3 in
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995153 ft·lbf
Net Power - ISO 924966.5 hp
Net Flywheel Power65.8 hp
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity1,900 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,000 lb
Tipping Load3,800 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3,928 lb
Weights
Operating Weight6,514 lb
Cab
ROPSISO 3471:2008
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
Chain Box - Each Side1.8 gal (US)
Cooling System3.2 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank15.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)50.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow18 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)35.5 hp
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed7.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option11.1 mph
Noise Level
Inside Cab*83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**101 dB(A)
Additional specifications
Hydraulic System11.9 gal (US)
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes

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Compare Cat 226D3, 232D3
Engine
Specification226D3232D3
Gross Power - SAE J1995:201467.1 hp67.1 hp
Net Power - SAE 134965.8 hp65.8 hp
Displacement134.3 in³134.3 in³
Stroke3.9 in3.9 in
Bore3.3 in3.3 in
Engine ModelCat C2.2 CRDICat C2.2 CRDI
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995153 ft·lbf153 ft·lbf
Net Power - ISO 924966.5 hp66.5 hp
Operating Specifications
Specification226D3232D3
Rated Operating Capacity1,550 lb1,900 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight1,650 lb2,000 lb
Tipping Load3,100 lb3,800 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3,927 lb3,928 lb
Weights
Specification226D3232D3
Operating Weight5,849 lb6,514 lb
Dimensions and weight
Specification226D3232D3
Wheel Base41.5 in41.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground127.3 in127.3 in
Length - Without Bucket99.4 in99.3 in
Height - Top of Cab79.8 in79.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires58.9 in58.9 in
Maximum Overall Height143.8 in150.9 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift110.9 in118.1 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.5 in8.4 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump21 in25.7 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump81.8 in88.7 in
Ground Clearance6.9 in6.7 in
Departure Angle27.9°27.9°
Maximum Dump Angle46.7°47.4°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height88.9°88.2°
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle35.2 in35.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket77.8 in77.8 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground50.7 in49.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear59.6 in59.6 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler43.5 in43.4 in
Cab
Specification226D3232D3
ROPSISO 3471:2008ISO 3471:2008
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level IISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
Specification226D3232D3
Chain Box - Each Side1.8 gal (US)1.8 gal (US)
Cooling System3.2 gal (US)3.2 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal (US)2.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank15.1 gal (US)15.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System11.9 gal (US)11.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank9 gal (US)9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Specification226D3232D3
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,336 psi3,336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,336 psi3,336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)50.9 hp50.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow18 gpm18 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26 gpm26 gpm
Power Train
Specification226D3232D3
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed7.6 mph7.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option11.1 mph11.1 mph
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
Specification226D3232D3
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnesThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes

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