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FeatureCaterpillar 257DCompact track loaderCaterpillar 259D3Compact track loader
TypeCompact track loaderCompact track loader
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made2014-20192018-2022
Horsepower55.4 kW55.4 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)884.5 kg911.7 kg
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)1270.1 kg1301.8 kg
Operating Weight3651.4 kg4077.8 kg
Tipping Load2540.1 kg2608.2 kg
Tilt Breakout Force2283.8 kg2252.1 kg
Maximum Travel Speed13.7 km9.5 km
Optional High Speed16.0 km13.7 km
Ground Pressure31.3 kPa41.8 kPa
Pump Capacity75.7 LPM75.7 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure230.0 Bar230.0 Bar
Hydraulic Tank Capacity50.0 L50.0 L
Engine ManufacturerCatCat
Engine ModelC3.3B DITC3.3B DIT
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2400 RPM2400 RPM
Torque Speed1500 RPM1500 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
EmissionsTier 4Tier 4
Compression Ratio17:117:1
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power55.4 kW55.4 kW
Displacement3327 cc3327 cc
Bore9.4 cm9.4 cm
Stroke12.0 cm12.0 cm
Peak Torque195 N∙m265 N∙m
Coolant Capacity14.0 L14.0 L
Engine Oil Capacity11.0 L11.4 L
Fuel Tank Capacity104.9 L94.0 L
Cab Height212.9 cm211.1 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height309.1 cm307.3 cm
Width167.6 cm167.6 cm
Length with Bucket348.7 cm348.7 cm
Dump Height230.0 cm228.3 cm
Dump Reach63.7 cm60.7 cm
Ground Clearance24.2 cm22.6 cm
Dump Angle52 °52 °
Departure Angle35 °35 °
Track Width38.1 cm32.0 cm
Track Length276.6 cm276.6 cm
Ground Contact Length149.9 cm149.9 cm
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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