Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader Specs (2023-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 926 Wheel Loader (2023-2026) shows below-average engine power at 168 hp (125 kW) alongside low weight at 28,660 lb (13 t). The listed bucket capacity is 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2023-2026

Weight: 28,660 lb (13 t)Engine power: 168 hp (125 kW)Bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
28,660 lb (13 t)Weight
168 hp (125 kW)Engine power
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Bucket capacity
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
518 lb-ft (702 Nm)Maximum torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Bucket width
1.88 US gal (7.1 L)Displacement
17.7 ft (5.4 m)Outside turning radius
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

168 hp (125 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

28,660 lb (13 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Low

2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

518 lb-ft (702 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Outside turning radius

Below average

17.7 ft (5.4 m)
Low 11.3 ft (3.45 m)Typical 21.1 ft (6.44 m)High 47.2 ft (14.4 m)

Outside turning radius is below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius17.7 ft (5.4 m)
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderYES
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 926
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2023-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power168 hp (125 kW)
Maximum torque518 lb-ft (702 Nm)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius17.7 ft (5.4 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Weight28,660 lb (13 t)
Swing loaderYes

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×135 mm
Displacement1.88 US gal (7.1 L)
Emission levelEU V
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL