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Case 1840 vs Caterpillar 226B

A detailed comparison of the Case 1840 and the Caterpillar 226B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Case 184040.3 kW (54.0 HP)
Caterpillar 226B46.2 kW (62.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Case 18402521.1 kg (5558 lbs)
Caterpillar 226B2646.3 kg (5834 lbs)
SpecificationCase 1840Case 1840Skid SteersCaterpillar 226BCaterpillar 226BSkid Steers
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignRadialRadial
Years Made1989-20012004
Horsepower40.3 kW (54.0 HP)46.2 kW (62.0 HP)
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)444.5 kg (980 lbs)476.3 kg (1050 lbs)
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)635.0 kg (1400 lbs)680.4 kg (1500 lbs)
Operating Weight2521.1 kg (5558 lbs)2646.3 kg (5834 lbs)
Tipping Load1270.1 kg (2800 lbs)1360.8 kg (3000 lbs)
Lift Breakout Force1257.8 kg (2773 lbs)1515.5 kg (3341 lbs)
Tilt Breakout Force1390.7 kg (3066 lbs)1852.5 kg (4084 lbs)
Maximum Travel Speed10.0 km (6.2 mph)12.7 km (7.9 mph)
Pump Capacity57.9 LPM (15.3 GPM)59.1 LPM (15.6 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure158.6 Bar (2300 psi)229.9 Bar (3335 psi)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity39.7 L (10.5 gal)55.0 L (14.5 gal)
Raise Lift Arms4.7 seconds—
Lower Lift Arms2.6 seconds—
Bucket Rollback1.5 seconds—
Bucket Dump2.3 seconds—
Engine ManufacturerCaseCat
Engine Model4-3903024 C T
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2000 RPM3000 RPM
Torque Speed1200 RPM—
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
Compression Ratio17.0.1—
Firing Order1-3-4-2—
Gross Power40.3 kW (54.0 HP)46.2 kW (62.0 HP)
Displacement3916.5 cc (239 cu in.)2201 cc (134 cu in.)
Bore10.2 cm (4.0 in.)8.4 cm (3.3 in.)
Stroke12.0 cm (4.7 in.)10.0 cm (3.9 in.)
Peak Torque242.7 N∙m (179 ft-lb)—
Coolant Capacity17.0 L (4.5 gal)10.0 L (2.6 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity10.4 L (2.7 gal)7.9 L (2.1 gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity73.8 L (19.5 gal)64.4 L (17.0 gal)
Cab Height195.6 cm (77 in.)195.6 cm (77.0 in.)
Bucket Hinge Pin Height280.7 cm (110.5 in.)284.5 cm (112.0 in.)
Width137.9 cm (54 in.)152.4 cm (60.0 in.)
Length with Bucket317.5 cm (125 in.)322.6 cm (127.0 in.)
Dump Height213.4 cm (84.0 in.)215.9 cm (85.0 in.)
Dump Reach55.9 cm (22.0 in.)50.8 cm (20.0 in.)
Ground Clearance16.5 cm (6.5 in.)19.5 cm (8.0 in.)
Dump Angle43 °40 °
Rollback Angle29 °—
Departure Angle27 °26 °
Front Tire10 x 16.510 x 16.5
Rear Tire10 x 16.510 x 16.5

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