Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 926 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general construction applications. As part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup, the 926 is commonly used in aggregate yards, landscaping, roadwork, agriculture, and municipal operations. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain configured for efficient cycle times and maneuverability in confined work areas. The Caterpillar 926 is available in multiple model generations and configurations, with variations in engine output, operating weight, bucket capacity, and hydraulic performance. It is recognized as a mid-size wheel loader suited to versatile jobsite and material handling tasks.
| Bucket Capacity | 2.5 - 6.5 (1.9 - 5) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 2.5 - 6.5 (1.9 - 5) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 165 (123) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Engine Power Net hp (kW) | 165 (123) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine type | Cat C7.1 Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 27,972 (12,688) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 27,972 (12,688) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Tip Load | 19,337 (8,771) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Tip Load lbs. (kg) | 19,337 (8,771) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Travel Speed | 25 / 25 mph Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) | 25 / 25 mph Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Breakout Force | 24,235 lbs (10,993 kg) |
| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 2 cu yd (2 cu m) |
| Bucket Capacity - struck | 2 cu yd (1 cu m) |
| Bucket Width | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Dump Clearance at Max Raise | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Ground Clearance | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Height - Top of Cab | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Length with Bucket on Ground | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Wheelbase | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Displacement | 317 cu in (5,201 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | 3204 |
| Net Power | 105 hp (78 kw) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Power Measured @ | 2400 rpm |
| Dump Time | 1.6 seconds |
| Lower Time | 3.6 seconds |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 40 gpm (152 lpm) |
| Raise Time | 5.9 seconds |
| Relief Valve Setting | 2500 psi |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 50 amps |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 4 gal (14 l) |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 7 gal (25 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 40 gal (150 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 24 gal (92 l) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
| Operating Weight | 20,499 lbs (9,298 kg) |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 30 degrees |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 7 gal (25 l) |
| Static Tipping Weight | 15,221 lbs (6,904 kg) |
| Tire Size | 15.5-25 12 PR (L-2) |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9 gal (34 l) |
| Turning Radius | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Max Speed - Forward | 19 mph (30 kph) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 20 mph (32 kph) |
| Number of Forward Gears | 4 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 4 |
| Transmission Type | powershift |