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Caterpillar 257b Specs
Caterpillar 257b compact track loader specifications: type Compact track loader, lift design Vertical, years made 2004-2007, horsepower 46.2 kW.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | |
| Lift Design | Vertical | |
| Years Made | 2004-2007 | |
| Horsepower | 46.2 kW | 62.0 HP |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 732.6 kg | 1615 lbs |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1047.8 kg | 2310 lbs |
| Operating Weight | 3429.7 kg | 7559 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 2096.5 kg | 4622 lbs |
| Lift Breakout Force | 1670.6 kg | 3683 lbs |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 1692.8 kg | 3732 lbs |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.4 km | 7.5 mph |
| Ground Pressure | 29.6 kPa | 4.3 psi |
| Pump Capacity | 59.1 LPM | 15.6 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 230.0 Bar | 3335 psi |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 55.0 L | 14.5 gal |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | |
| Engine Model | 3024 CT | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Rated Speed | 3000 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 2600 RPM | |
| Combustion Chamber | Indirect injection | |
| Emissions | Tier 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | 23.3:1 | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Gross Power | 44.9 kW | 60.2 HP |
| Displacement | 2196 cc | 134 cu in. |
| Bore | 8.4 cm | 3.3 in. |
| Stroke | 10.0 cm | 3.9 in. |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.0 L | 2.6 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.0 L | 2.1 gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65.0 L | 17.2 gal |
| Cab Height | 203.2 cm | 80.0 in. |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 302.3 cm | 119.0 in. |
| Width | 167.6 cm | 66.0 in. |
| Length with Bucket | 349.0 cm | 137.0 in. |
| Dump Height | 228.6 cm | 90.0 in. |
| Dump Reach | 78.7 cm | 31.0 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 25.4 cm | 10.0 in. |
| Dump Angle | 50 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 37 ° | |
| Track Width | 38.1 cm | 15.0 in. |
| Track Length | 269.2 cm | 106.0 in. |
| Ground Contact Length | 149.9 cm | 59.0 in. |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
