Cat 253 specs
- rated operating capacity
- 912 kg
- net power
- 53.5 kW (71.7 hp)
- operating weight
- 4,238 kg
Cat 253 specifications
Cat 253 compact track loader (Cat C3.3B DIT turbo, 380 mm tracks, 1,730 mm low-profile bucket, open canopy, two-speed travel, standard flow) as published on Cat's 253 specification page (cat.com), read from a Cat dealer's reproduction of the same table; launched in North America in late 2026.
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Dimensions
- Overall length
- 3.415 m
- Overall height
- 2.098 mTop of cab; max overall height 3.84 m
- Width over tracks
- 1.76 mVehicle width, 380 mm tracks
- Height to bucket hinge pin
- 3.066 mMax lift; carry position 0.19 m
- Dump height with standard bucket
- 2.313 mClearance at maximum lift and dump
- Reach at max lift and dump
- 0.586 m
- Maximum reach, arms parallel to ground
- 1.275 m
- Ground clearance (minimum)
- 0.218 m
- Length, track on ground
- 1.485 m
- Overall length, track
- 1.94 m
- Departure angle
- 35°
- Maximum dump angle
- 52°
Weight
- Operating weight
- 4,238 kg
- Ground pressure
- 36.8kPa
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Displacement
- 3.3 L
- Gross power
- 53.8 kW (72.1 hp)SAE J1995:2014
- Net power
- 53.5 kW (71.7 hp)ISO 9249; SAE J1349 53 kW
- Max torque
- 265 NmAt 1,500 rpm, SAE J1995
- Fuel tank
- 94 L
- Cooling system
- 14 L
- Engine oil
- 11 LCrankcase
Performance
- Rated operating capacity
- 912 kg
- Tipping load
- 2,606 kg
- Breakout force, lift cylinder
- 2,097 kgf
- Breakout force, tilt cylinder
- 2,451 kgf
- Top speed
- 13.7 km/hTwo-speed; 9.5 km/h one-speed
Hydraulics
- Pump flow
- 76 L/minStandard flow, 30 gpm / 112 L/min high flow
- Max pressure
- 230 barLoader hydraulic pressure 23,000 kPa
- Hydraulic tank
- 39 L
- Hydraulic system, with tank
- 50 L
Source: Cat 253 Compact Track Loader specifications, cat.com
Cat 253 service
What each system holds and when Cat says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine oil
- 11 L
The 11-litre sump of the 3.3 L engine; check the oil before each shift.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Compare the Cat 253
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Moving a Cat 253
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- Length
- 3.42m
- Width
- 1.76m
- Height
- 2.1m
- Weight
- 4.2t
- RoadA beavertail or flatbed truck
- SeaFits a 20 ft flat rack, in gauge
Cat 253 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 8
AED 425 /day
No priced Cat 253 for hire yet: this is all compact track loaders
No Cat 253 for rent listed right now.
Request a Cat 253About the Cat 253
The Cat 253 is a 4.24-tonne compact track loader with a Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) engine rated at 53.5 kW (71.7 hp).
Its fuel tank holds 94 L.
A compact track loader: a skid steer on rubber tracks, with more grip and less ground pressure on sand, mud and finished surfaces.
Typical jobs: grading and site preparation, moving material on soft ground, landscaping, running attachments: augers, mulchers, breakers.
Cat 253 questions
How much does a Cat 253 weigh?
4,238 kg (9,343 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Cat 253 have?
A Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) engine rated at 53.5 kW (71.7 hp) net.
How much can a Cat 253 lift?
Its rated operating capacity is 912 kg (2,011 lb).
What are the Cat 253's dimensions?
3.42 m long, 1.76 m wide and 2.10 m high, from Cat's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Cat 253?
Road: a beavertail or flatbed truck. Sea: fits a 20 ft flat rack, in gauge.
What is the Cat 253's fuel tank capacity?
94 L (24.8 US gal).
How much oil does a Cat 253 take?
Engine oil: 11 L (2.9 US gal). Hydraulic oil: 50 L (13.2 US gal).
What are the Cat 253's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Kubota SVL75-3, the Bobcat T66, the Bobcat T650. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Cat 253 sold in the UAE?
Not new through a Gulf dealer: it is sold in the USA. Used and imported machines do come up on EquipmentsFinder.
What is a Cat 253 used for?
A compact track loader: a skid steer on rubber tracks, with more grip and less ground pressure on sand, mud and finished surfaces. Typical jobs: grading and site preparation, moving material on soft ground, landscaping, running attachments: augers, mulchers, breakers.
Need a Cat 253 on site?
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