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Caterpillar 262D3 weight and specsSkid steer

The Caterpillar 262D3 skid steer has an operating weight of 8,296 lb (3,763 kg). For transport it is 12 ft 2 in long, 5 ft 6 in wide and 6 ft 11 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet
Operating weight
8,296 lb3,763 kg3.76 t
Rated operating capacity
2,700 lb
Engine power
72.9 hp (54.4 kW)
Lift path
Vertical
Operating weight

8,296lb 3,763kg 3.76t

4.15 US tons, 3.76 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H
12 ft 2 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in
Data source
Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked
October 6, 2026

Hauling the 262D3

Plan for a trailer payload above 8,296 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 11 ft 11 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 10 ft 3 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.

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    Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

    Full specifications

    Weight and capacity
    Operating weight8,296 lb (3,763 kg)
    Rated operating capacity2,700 lb (50% of tipping load; 3,055 lb with optional counterweight)
    Tipping load5,400 lb
    Dimensions
    Length with bucket12 ft 2 in (3.71 m)
    Width5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
    Height to top of cab6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
    Height to hinge pin10 ft 5 in (3.17 m)
    Engine and travel
    EngineCat C3.3B DIT
    Power (as published)72.9 hp (54.4 kW)
    Max travel speed11 mph (17.7 km/h)
    Lift pathVertical

    How it compares

    The Caterpillar 262D3 next to the closest skid steers & track loaders by weight. Select a column to sort.

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    Caterpillar 262D3 8,296 lb3,763 kg3.76 t 5 ft 6 in 6 ft 11 in
    John Deere 317G 8,423 lb3,821 kg3.82 t 5 ft 5 in 6 ft 7 in
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    Common questions

    How much does the Caterpillar 262D3 weigh?

    Operating weight: 8,296 lb (3,763 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

    How big is the Caterpillar 262D3?

    Length with bucket 12 ft 2 in, width 5 ft 6 in, height to top of cab 6 ft 11 in.

    What trailer do I need to haul a Caterpillar 262D3?

    One with a payload rating above 8,296 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 6 ft 11 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.

    Do I need a CDL to haul a Caterpillar 262D3?

    Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 8,296 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.

    Sources and verification

    Checked October 6, 2026 against:

    Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.