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Cat 250, 260, and 270 specifications

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Cat 250, 260, and 270: wheeled compact loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
250	Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 74 hp Operating Weight 7,829 lb
260	Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 74 hp Operating Weight 8,523 lb
270	Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 100 hp Operating Weight 10,441 lb

250, 260, and 270 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Cat	250, 260, and 270	3	250, 260, and 270

Engine
Specification	250	260	270
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	74 hp	74 hp	100 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	73 hp	74 hp	100 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	73 hp	73 hp	99 hp
Engine Model	Cat C2.8T (turbo)	Cat C2.8T (turbo)	Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Displacement	171 in³	171 in³	221 in³
Stroke	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.7 in
Bore	3.5 in	3.5 in	3.9 in
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	221 lb/ft	221 lb/ft	333 lb/ft

Operating Specifications
Specification	250	260	270
Rated Operating Capacity	2,689 lb	3,160 lb	3,557 lb
Tipping Load	5,378 lb	6,321 lb	7,114 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	6,784 lb	9,372 lb	8,267 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2,912 lb	3,394 lb	3,914 lb

Specification	250	270
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	5,948 lb	6,349 lb

Weights
Specification	250	260	270
Operating Weight	7,829 lb	8,523 lb	10,441 lb

Power Train
Specification	250	260	270
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	8 mph	7.7 mph	6.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	10.5 mph	11.1 mph	9.6 mph

Noise Level
Specification	250	260	270
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)	83 dB(A)	83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)	101 dB(A)	101 dB(A)

Dimensions and weight
Specification	250	260	270
Wheel Base	43.1 in	49.2 in	54.6 in
Height - Top of Cab	81.9 in	81.9 in	86.2 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	66 in	66.5 in	72 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in	7.9 in	8 in
Departure Angle	23°	23°	23.6°
Maximum Dump Angle	46°	46°	43.5°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.9 in	8 in	8.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	124 in	132.5 in	133.5 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	3 in	12.6 in	12.6 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	96.2 in	96.2 in	105.4 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	135 in	135 in	153.9 in
Length - Without Bucket	110.2 in	116.4 in	128.7 in
Maximum Overall Height	155.8 in	155.8 in	164.3 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	32.8 in	44.1 in	48 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	97°	97°	88°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	17.6 in	21.7 in	30.9 in
Roll Back Angle	28°	28°	28°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	79.7 in	82.7 in	87.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	51 in	53.8 in	57.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	64.9 in	71.8 in	74.7 in

Hydraulic System
Specification	250	260	270
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi	3,335 psi	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi	3,500 psi	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm	30 gpm	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	60.9 hp	58 hp	69.6 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi	4,061 psi	4,061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm	34 gpm	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	71 hp	80.7 hp	80.7 hp

Specification	250	270
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	20 gpm	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp	46.4 hp

Cab
Specification	250	260	270
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	250	260	270
Chain Box - Each Side	2.2 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)	2.6 gal (US)
Cooling System	3 gal (US)	3 gal (US)	4.6 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.1 gal (US)	2.1 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	24.9 gal (US)	31 gal (US)	34.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System	9.7 gal (US)	9.7 gal (US)	10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)

Specification	270
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)

Sustainability
Specification	250	260	270
Recyclability	94%	93%	93%

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
250, 260, and 270	49

Ratios
Figure	250	260	270
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	9.3	8.6	9.5
Rated operating capacity as a share of tipping load	50%	50%	50%
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.34 gal	0.42 gal	0.35 gal

Figure	250	270
Hydraulic horsepower from the listed flow and pressure	40.8 hp	47.0 hp

Cat 250, 260, and 270: wheeled compact loader

250, 260, and 270: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	wheeled compact loader	Cat and the 250, 260, 270. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	12

CAT 318 260 2160 Monitor 6 Pin Connector (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-04-14)
Any First Hand Experience With CAT 270 Skid Steer (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2025-12-15)
Sullair 260 CAT Tow Behind Help Please (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2024-08-03)
CAT 250d (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2024-05-15)

Used market for the 250, 260, and 270 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Cat wheeled compact loader	45

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
250	17	2025 to 2026	$49,500	$77,450	$68,750	505
260	21	2025 to 2026	$55,236	$89,750	$63,830	None shown
270	7	2025	$66,900	$103,300	$98,000	None shown

250, 260, and 270: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Cat together with the wheeled compact loader 250, 260, 270	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 250 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 260 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 270 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Cat 250, 260, and 270 — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Cat 250 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Cat — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Recorded observations — Forum-title snapshot
Observation field	Recorded value
Title count	12
Forum indexes	Heavy Equipment Forums
Search wording	the 250, 260, and 270 wheeled compact loader
Latest title quoted by the reference	CAT 318 260 2160 Monitor 6 Pin Connector

Cat 250, 260, and 270: Configuration records

250

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	7.7 in
Wheel Base	43.1 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	135 in
Length - Without Bucket	110.2 in
Height - Top of Cab	81.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	66 in
Maximum Overall Height	155.8 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	124 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.9 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	17.6 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	96.2 in
Departure Angle	23°
Maximum Dump Angle	46°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	97°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	79.7 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	32.8 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	64.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	51 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	3 in
Roll Back Angle	28°
Engine
Engine Model	Cat C2.8T (turbo)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	74 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	73 hp
Displacement	171 in³
Stroke	4.3 in
Bore	3.5 in
Net Power - ISO 9249	73 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	221 lb/ft
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity	2,689 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2,912 lb
Tipping Load	5,378 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	6,784 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	5,948 lb
Weights
Operating Weight	7,829 lb
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
Service Refill Capacities
Chain Box - Each Side	2.2 gal (US)
Cooling System	3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	24.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	60.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	20 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	71 hp
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	8 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	10.5 mph
Noise Level
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)
Sustainability
Recyclability	94%
Additional specifications
Hydraulic System	9.7 gal (US)

Source

260

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	7.9 in
Wheel Base	49.2 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	135 in
Length - Without Bucket	116.4 in
Height - Top of Cab	81.9 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	66.5 in
Maximum Overall Height	155.8 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	132.5 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	21.7 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	96.2 in
Departure Angle	23°
Maximum Dump Angle	46°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	97°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	82.7 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	44.1 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	71.8 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	53.8 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	12.6 in
Roll Back Angle	28°
Engine
Engine Model	Cat C2.8T (turbo)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	74 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	74 hp
Displacement	171 in³
Stroke	4.3 in
Bore	3.5 in
Net Power - ISO 9249	73 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	221 lb/ft
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity	3,160 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3,394 lb
Tipping Load	6,321 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	9,372 lb
Weights
Operating Weight	8,523 lb
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
Service Refill Capacities
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 Tank	6.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	58 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	7.7 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	11.1 mph
Noise Level
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)
Sustainability
Recyclability	93%
Additional specifications
Hydraulic System	9.7 gal (US)

Source

270

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	8 in
Wheel Base	54.6 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	153.9 in
Length - Without Bucket	128.7 in
Height - Top of Cab	86.2 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	72 in
Maximum Overall Height	164.3 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	133.5 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.7 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	30.9 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	105.4 in
Departure Angle	23.6°
Maximum Dump Angle	43.5°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	88°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	87.7 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	48 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	57.9 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	12.6 in
Roll Back Angle	28°
Engine
Engine Model	Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	100 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	100 hp
Displacement	221 in³
Stroke	4.7 in
Bore	3.9 in
Net Power - ISO 9249	99 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	333 lb/ft
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity	3,557 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3,914 lb
Tipping Load	7,114 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	8,267 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6,349 lb
Weights
Operating Weight	10,441 lb
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
Service Refill Capacities
Chain Box - Each Side	2.6 gal (US)
Cooling System	4.6 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	34.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	69.6 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	6.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	9.6 mph
Noise Level
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)
Sustainability
Recyclability	93%
Additional specifications
Hydraulic System	10.8 gal (US)

Source

Compare Cat 250, 260, 270

Engine
Specification	250	260	270
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	74 hp	74 hp	100 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	73 hp	74 hp	100 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	73 hp	73 hp	99 hp
Engine Model	Cat C2.8T (turbo)	Cat C2.8T (turbo)	Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Displacement	171 in³	171 in³	221 in³
Stroke	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.7 in
Bore	3.5 in	3.5 in	3.9 in
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	221 lb/ft	221 lb/ft	333 lb/ft

Operating Specifications
Specification	250	260	270
Rated Operating Capacity	2,689 lb	3,160 lb	3,557 lb
Tipping Load	5,378 lb	6,321 lb	7,114 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	6,784 lb	9,372 lb	8,267 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2,912 lb	3,394 lb	3,914 lb

Weights
Specification	250	260	270
Operating Weight	7,829 lb	8,523 lb	10,441 lb

Power Train
Specification	250	260	270
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	8 mph	7.7 mph	6.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	10.5 mph	11.1 mph	9.6 mph

Noise Level
Specification	250	260	270
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)	83 dB(A)	83 dB(A)
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)	101 dB(A)	101 dB(A)

Dimensions and weight
Specification	250	260	270
Wheel Base	43.1 in	49.2 in	54.6 in
Height - Top of Cab	81.9 in	81.9 in	86.2 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	66 in	66.5 in	72 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in	7.9 in	8 in
Departure Angle	23°	23°	23.6°
Maximum Dump Angle	46°	46°	43.5°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.9 in	8 in	8.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	124 in	132.5 in	133.5 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	3 in	12.6 in	12.6 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	96.2 in	96.2 in	105.4 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	135 in	135 in	153.9 in
Length - Without Bucket	110.2 in	116.4 in	128.7 in
Maximum Overall Height	155.8 in	155.8 in	164.3 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	32.8 in	44.1 in	48 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	97°	97°	88°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	17.6 in	21.7 in	30.9 in
Roll Back Angle	28°	28°	28°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	79.7 in	82.7 in	87.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	51 in	53.8 in	57.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	64.9 in	71.8 in	74.7 in

Hydraulic System
Specification	250	260	270
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi	3,335 psi	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi	3,500 psi	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm	30 gpm	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	60.9 hp	58 hp	69.6 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi	4,061 psi	4,061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm	34 gpm	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	71 hp	80.7 hp	80.7 hp

Cab
Specification	250	260	270
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	250	260	270
Chain Box - Each Side	2.2 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)	2.6 gal (US)
Cooling System	3 gal (US)	3 gal (US)	4.6 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.1 gal (US)	2.1 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	24.9 gal (US)	31 gal (US)	34.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System	9.7 gal (US)	9.7 gal (US)	10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)

Sustainability
Specification	250	260	270
Recyclability	94%	93%	93%

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Cat 250, 260, and 270 specifications

Cat 250, 260, and 270: wheeled compact loader

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Cat 250, 260, and 270: Configuration records