R260

Compact Loaders

R260

Key Features

  • All-Tach® Attachment System (Universal-Type)
  • Hydraloc™ System
  • ROPS/FOPS Level II
  • Dual T-Bar, Hand/Foot or Joystick Control System
  • Zero Maintenance Axles w/8-Bolt Rims
  • Acoustical Sound Material and Deluxe Headliner
  • Standard High Back Cushion Seat

Key Specifications

  • Operating Capacity (50%) - 1179 kg (2,600 lbs.)
  • Overall height to top of ROPS - 2057 mm (81")
  • Gross Power - 53.7 kW (72 hp) @ 2500 rpm
  • Yanmar / 4TNV98C-NMSLV / Stage V
  • 294 Nm (217 ft.-lbs.) @ 1625 rpm max torque
  • 3124 mm (123") height to hinge pin
  • 1712 mm (67.4") machine width - less bucket
  • 3719 kg (8,200 lbs.) operating weight
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R260 Compact Loaders
Metric Imperial
Capacities Rated Operating Capacity 1179 kg 2599 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 1261 kg 2780 lb
Unladen weight 3719 kg 8199 lb
Weight and dimensions Wheelbase 1257 mm 49 in
Overall Operating Height - Fully Raised 4089 mm 161 in
Height to Hinge Pin - Fully Raised 3124 mm 123 in
Overall Height to top of ROPS 2057 mm 81 in
Dump angle at full height 40 °
Dump height 2388 mm 94 in
Overall length with bucket 3632 mm 143 in
Dump reach - Full height 686 mm 27 in
Rollback at ground 28 °
Seat to ground height 1016 mm 40 in
Overall width less bucket 1711.96 mm 67 in
Bucket Width 1711.96 mm 67 in
Ground clearance 203 mm 8 in
Overall length - Less Bucket 2832 mm 111 in
Clearance Radius - Front with Bucket 2286 mm 90 in
Rear departure angle 25 °
Performances Travel speed (unladen) 12.90 km/h 8 mph
Travel Speed with Two-Speed Option - Maximum 19.20 km/h 12 mph
Wheels Standard tires 12.00 x 16.5 HD
Engine Engine brand Yanmar
Engine model 4TNV98CT-NMSLV
Engine norm Stage V
Max. torque / Engine rotation 294 Nm / 1625 rpm 217 ft/lbs / 1625 rpm
Power source Diesel
Engine power (Hp / kW) 72 Hp / 52.70 kW
Battery voltage 12 V
Starter 3 kW
Hydraulics Standard flow - Auxiliary hydraulics 90 l/min 24 US gpm
High-Flow Auxiliary Hydraulics - Option 132.50 l/min 35 US gpm
Tank capacities Fuel tank capacity 81.40 l 22 US gal
Hydraulic tank capacity 30.30 l 8 US gal
Displacement 3.30 l 0.87 US gal
Noise and vibration Noise to environment (LwA) 101 dB
Whole-Body Vibration (ISO 2631-1) 0.96 m/s² 3 ft/s²
Vibration on hands/arms < 1.50 m/s² < 5 ft/s²

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R260

Standard Features

  • 12Volt Power Port
  • Adjustable 2-inch Seat Belt
  • Anti-Vandalism Lock Provisions
  • Front and Rear - Work Lights
  • Hand/Foot Controls
  • High-Back Adjustable Seat
  • Lift Arm Support Device
  • Operator Restraint Bar
  • Pilot Joystick Controls
  • Servo-Controlled Hydrostatic Drive
  • T-Bar Controls
  • Battery charge indicator lamp
  • Hour meter
  • Hydraloc™ Safety System
  • All-Tach® Attachment Mounting System

Optional Features

  • 3-inch Seatbelt
  • Automatic engine shutdown
  • Back-Up Alarm
  • Battery Disconnect
  • Heat & Defrost
  • Hydraglide™ Ride Control
  • LED Work Lights
  • Power-A-Tach® Attachment Mounting System
  • Radio
  • Rear view mirror
  • Rotating Beacon
  • Swing-out Cab Door
  • Simplified lift system
  • Selectable Self-Leveling Hydraulic Lift Action 4
  • Counterweight

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