SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 259B3 vs JCB 215t
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 259B3 and the JCB 215t. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 259B355.9 kW (75.0 HP)
JCB 215t55.2 kW (74.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 259B34052.4 kg (8934 lbs)
JCB 215t4127.7 kg (9100 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 259B3 Compact Track Loaders | JCB 215t Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2010-2013 | 2017-2022 |
| Horsepower | 55.9 kW (75.0 HP) | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 936.7 kg (2065 lbs) | 954.8 kg (2105 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1338.1 kg (2950 lbs) | 1365.3 kg (3010 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4052.4 kg (8934 lbs) | 4127.7 kg (9100 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2676.2 kg (5900 lbs) | 2728.4 kg (6015 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2044.8 kg (4508 lbs) | 2243.0 kg (4945 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 9.5 km (5.9 mph) | 10.0 km (6.2 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 13.7 km (8.5 mph) | 12.6 km (7.8 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 41.2 kPa (6.0 psi) | 47.6 kPa (6.9 psi) |
| Pump Capacity | 83.3 LPM (22.0 GPM) | 70.0 LPM (18.5 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 230.0 Bar (3335 psi) | 229.9 Bar (3335 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 54.9 L (14.5 gal) | 43.5 L (11.5 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | Kohler |
| Engine Model | C3.4 DIT | KDI2504TCR/26A |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Indirect injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Interim Tier 4 | Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 22:1 | — |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 55.9 kW (75.0 HP) | 34.3 kW (46.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3294 cc (201 cu in.) | 2482 cc (151 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) | 8.8 cm (3.5 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 200.6 N∙m (148 ft-lb) | 300.2 N∙m (221.2 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.0 L (2.4 gal) | 7.4 L (2.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84.0 L (22.2 gal) | 92.0 L (24.3 gal) |
| Cab Height | 198.6 cm (78.0 in.) | 200.1 cm (78.8 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 304.6 cm (120.0 in.) | 302.3 cm (119.0 in.) |
| Width | 167.6 cm (66.0 in.) | 165.2 cm (65.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 342.9 cm (135.0 in.) | 349.0 cm (137.4 in.) |
| Dump Height | 224.3 cm (88.0 in.) | 229.4 cm (90.3 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 73.7 cm (29.0 in.) | 121.2 cm (47.7 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 22.2 cm (9.0 in.) | 23.3 cm (9.2 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 50 ° | 42 ° |
| Departure Angle | 35 ° | 27 ° |
| Track Width | 32.0 cm (12.6 in.) | 32.0 cm (12.6 in.) |
| Track Length | 272.2 cm (107.0 in.) | 253.4 cm (99.8 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | 149.9 cm (59.0 in.) | 178.0 cm (70.1 in.) |
| Lift Breakout Force | — | 2082.9 kg (4592 lbs) |
| Rollback Angle | — | 30 ° |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.