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SPECS / COMPACT TRACK LOADERS
Caterpillar 259d Specs
Caterpillar 259d compact track loader specifications: type Compact track loader, lift design Vertical, years made 2015-2020, horsepower 55.4 kW.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | |
| Lift Design | Vertical | |
| Years Made | 2015-2020 | |
| Horsepower | 55.4 kW | 74.3 HP |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 920.8 kg | 2030 lbs |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1315.4 kg | 2900 lbs |
| Operating Weight | 4012.5 kg | 8846 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 2630.8 kg | 5800 lbs |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2283.8 kg | 5035 lbs |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 13.7 km | 8.5 mph |
| Ground Pressure | 29.6 kPa | 4.3 psi |
| Pump Capacity | 75.7 LPM | 20.0 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 230.0 Bar | 3335 psi |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 55.0 L | 14.5 gal |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | |
| Engine Model | C3.3B DIT | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1500 RPM | |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | |
| Compression Ratio | 17:1 | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Gross Power | 55.4 kW | 74.3 HP |
| Displacement | 3327 cc | 203 cu in. |
| Bore | 9.4 cm | 3.7 in. |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm | 4.7 in. |
| Peak Torque | 215.6 N∙m | 159 ft-lb |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 L | 3.7 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.4 L | 3.0 gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104.9 L | 27.7 gal |
| Cab Height | 211.1 cm | 83.1 in. |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 307.3 cm | 121.0 in. |
| Width | 167.6 cm | 66.0 in. |
| Length with Bucket | 348.7 cm | 137.3 in. |
| Dump Height | 228.3 cm | 89.9 in. |
| Dump Reach | 60.7 cm | 23.9 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in. |
| Dump Angle | 52 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 35 ° | |
| Track Width | 32.0 cm | 12.6 in. |
| Track Length | 276.6 cm | 108.9 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.
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