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Bobcat 773 vs Cat 226

The Bobcat 773 is the heavier machine, at 2.82 t against 2.65 t.

The Bobcat 773 is ahead on: dumps higher, reaches higher, lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank, lower to transport. The Cat 226 is ahead on: more hydraulic flow, faster, turns tighter, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat 773 and the Cat 226 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · skid steer loader

    Bobcat 773

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  2. Cat · skid steer loader

    Cat 226

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureBobcat 773Cat 226
Operating weight2,820 kg2,653 kg
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better2.31 m+11%2.077 m
Operating heightHigher is better3.863 m+6%3.652 m
Rated operating capacityHigher is better839 kg+19%705 kg
Pump flowHigher is better63 L/min69 L/min+10%
Fuel tankHigher is better87.1 L+53%57 L
Top speedHigher is better11.3 km/h12.3 km/h+9%
Turning radius with standard bucketLower is better2.001 m1.977 m+1%
Width over tyresLower is better1.676 m1.497 m+11%
Height with operator cabLower is better1.938 m+4%2.028 m
Length with standard bucket3.309 m3.234 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Operating height3.863 m3.652 mmaximum overall height
Height with operator cab1.938 m2.028 mheight to top of cab
Height to bucket hinge pin3.002 m2.818 mat maximum lift
Dump height with standard bucket2.31 m2.077 mclearance at maximum lift and dump
Dump reach at maximum height0.752 m0.533 mreach at maximum lift and dump
Wheelbase1.03 m1.054 m
Length without attachment2.586 m2.524 mwithout bucket
Length with standard bucket3.309 m3.234 mbucket on ground
Ground clearance0.191 m0.175 m
Turning radius with standard bucket2.001 m1.977 mfrom centre to bucket
Angle of departure23°28°
Rollback at carry position25°Not published
Dump angle at maximum height42°47°maximum dump angle
Rollback fully raised at maximum height95°89°rack back angle at maximum height
Width over tyres1.676 m1.497 m
Tread width1.385 mNot published
Bucket width1.727 m1.576 m
Bucket pin height at carry positionNot published0.215 m
Bumper overhang behind rear axleNot published0.894 m
Turning radius from centre, machine rearNot published1.513 m
Turning radius from centre, couplerNot published1.104 m
Maximum reach with arms parallel to groundNot published1.288 m

Performance

Rated operating capacity839 kg705 kg
Tipping load1,769 kg1,410 kg
Top speed11.3 km/h12.3 km/hone speed, forward or reverse
Rated operating capacity with optional counterweightNot published750 kg
Tilt breakout forceNot published1,781 kgftilt cylinder
Top speed (two-speed option)Not published17.8 km/hforward or reverse

Weight

Operating weight2,820 kg2,653 kg

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2003T-EBCat C2.2 CRDI
Cylinders4Not published
Displacement2 L2.2 L
Net power56 hpSAE net, turbocharged49.1 kW (65.8 hp)SAE 1349
EmissionsNot publishedU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BoreNot published84 mm
StrokeNot published100 mm
Gross powerNot published50.1 kW (67.1 hp)SAE J1995
Max torqueNot published208 Nmat 1,500 rpm (SAE J1995)

Hydraulics

Pump flow63 L/minHydraulic pump capacity69 L/minstandard flow, loader hydraulic flow
Pump flow (high flow)102 L/minHigh-flow option99 L/min
Max pressureNot published23 000 kPaloader hydraulic pressure, standard flow
Hydraulic powerNot published26.5 kW (35.5 hp)standard flow, calculated
Max pressure (high flow)Not published23 000 kPahigh-flow option
Hydraulic power (high flow)Not published38 kW (50.9 hp)high-flow option, calculated

Service capacities

Fuel tank87.1 L57 L
Engine oil, with filterNot published10 L
Hydraulic tankNot published34 L
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published45 L
Cooling systemNot published12 L
Chain box, each sideNot published7 L

Tyres

TyresNot publishedCat 10 × 16.5

Cab

ROPSNot publishedISO 3471:2008
FOPSNot publishedISO 3449:2005 Level I
Sound level, inside cabNot published83 dB(A)ISO 6396:2008
Sound level, outside cabNot published102 dB(A)2000/14/EC

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published500 hours
Air filter, primary and secondaryNot published500 hours
Fuel filtersNot published500 hours
Hydraulic oil filterNot published1,000 hours
Drive chain oilNot published1,000 hours
Hydraulic oilNot published3,000 hours

Sources: Bobcat 500K Limited Edition 773 G-Series Skid-Steer Loader specifications (B-500K), Machine.Market copy of the Bobcat Company sheet · Cat 226D3 Skid Steer Loader spec sheet AEHQ8205-03 (07-2026), Am North / EU / APD / ANZP

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

0 m1 m2 m3 m
Bobcat 773Cat 226Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat 773 vs Cat 226: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 226?

By operating weight the Bobcat 773 is the biggest at 2.82 t, then the Cat 226 at 2.65 t.

Which lifts or carries more, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 226?

The Bobcat 773: Bobcat 773 839 kg, Cat 226 705 kg (rated operating capacity), a 19% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 226?

The Bobcat 773: Bobcat 773 87.1 L, Cat 226 57 L (fuel tank), a 53% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 226?

The Cat 226: Bobcat 773 2.001 m, Cat 226 1.977 m (turning radius with standard bucket), a 1% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Bobcat 773 or Cat 226?

The Cat 226: Bobcat 773 1.676 m, Cat 226 1.497 m (width over tyres), a 11% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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