2,562 kg55 hpMarket avg. €34k · 4 listed · 2 below market
Asking prices land at €18k – €51k, around 38% above the market average.
This model sits 4% above the class average across 31 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 226 listings currently run from €17,815 to €51,200, with a market average around €34,447. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 4 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 226 is a compact skid-steer loader with an operating weight of 2,562 kg and an engine output of 55 hp. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 0.38 m3, positioning it in the smaller end of the skid-steer class where maneuverability and site versatility are primary design priorities. As a Caterpillar-badged machine, it benefits from the manufacturer's broad dealer network and established parts availability across most markets.
Machines in this class are well suited to confined-site earthmoving, material handling, and cleanup operations where a full-size wheel loader or compact track loader would be impractical. Common deployment environments include construction sites, agricultural yards, landscaping projects, and light demolition support work. The compact footprint allows operation inside structures and on sites with restricted access.
Inspection of a used skid-steer in this class should prioritise the condition of the lift arm pivot points, loader frame, and chassis for fatigue cracking, as these areas absorb continuous stress in typical duty cycles. The hydraulic system deserves close attention: check hose routing for chafing, inspect cylinder seals for leakage, and verify that auxiliary circuits respond correctly if fitted. Engine compartment access on skid-steers can be limited, so confirm that cooling fins and the air filter housing are clean and free of debris compaction. Tyre wear pattern can indicate alignment or surface-condition history. Request all available service records and verify that the hours shown on the display are consistent with overall machine wear. Where a quick-coupler is fitted, inspect the locking mechanism and mounting plate for deformation or abnormal wear.
Within its class, the Caterpillar 226 is cross-shopped against the Mecalac MCL6 and the JCB 170. The JCB 170 is a direct skid-steer competitor of comparable size; buyers typically compare the two on brand support infrastructure and operator-cabin ergonomics. The Mecalac MCL6, as an articulated compact loader, offers a different steering geometry that some buyers prefer for specific turning-radius requirements, making the choice partly task-driven rather than purely spec-driven. On the Caterpillar 226 itself, the attributes that move a unit within its price band are accumulated service hours, overall mechanical condition, tyre or track wear, the presence and quality of auxiliary hydraulic circuits, and the attachment package included with the machine. Configuration details such as high-flow hydraulics, enclosed cab versus open ROPS, and the availability of a coupler system also influence where a specific unit sits relative to others of the same model.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€34k).
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