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Bobcat T190 vs Cat 259D

The Cat 259D is the heavier machine, at 4.01 t against 3.45 t, and the Cat 259D has more power (53.8 kW against 45.5 kW).

The Bobcat T190 is ahead on: dumps higher, lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank. The Cat 259D is ahead on: more power, more torque, more hydraulic flow, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat T190 and the Cat 259D drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · compact track loader

    Bobcat T190

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  2. Cat · compact track loader

    Cat 259D

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureBobcat T190Cat 259D
Operating weight3,453 kg4,013 kg
Net powerHigher is better45.5 kW53.8 kW+18%
Max torqueHigher is better235 Nm265 Nm+13%
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better2.31 m+1%2.283 m
Rated operating capacityHigher is better1,088 kg+18%921 kg
Pump flowHigher is better62 L/min76 L/min+23%
Fuel tankHigher is better106 L+1%105 L
Top speedHigher is better11.4 km/h13.7 km/h+20%
Length with standard bucket3.309 m3.486 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Operating height3.862 mNot published
Height with operator cab1.938 mNot published
Angle of departure30°35°
Ground clearance0.205 m0.226 m
Ground contact length1.401 m1.499 m
Length without attachment2.588 m2.767 m
Length with standard bucket3.309 m3.486 m
Rollback at ground position25°Not published
Dump height with standard bucket2.31 m2.283 m
Height to bucket hinge pin3.002 m3.075 m
Dump reach at maximum height0.784 mNot published
Dump angle at maximum height42°Not published
Rollback fully raised at maximum height95°Not published
Bucket width1.727 mNot published
Turning radius with standard bucket2.001 mNot published
Track width (gauge)1.356 m320 mm tracksNot published
Width over tracks1.676 m320 mm tracks1.676 m320 mm tracks; 1,755 mm with 400 mm tracks
Overall length of trackNot published1.999 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Not published2.111 m
Maximum overall heightNot published3.915 m
Bucket pin height at carry positionNot published0.198 m
Reach at maximum lift and dumpNot published0.608 m
Maximum dump angleNot published52°
Turning radius from centre, machine rearNot published1.561 m
Turning radius from centre, couplerNot published1.392 m
Turning radius from centre, bucketNot published2.184 m
Maximum reach with arms parallel to groundNot published1.305 m
Rack back angle at maximum heightNot published87°
Bucket pin reach at maximum liftNot published0.238 m

Performance

Rated operating capacity1,088 kgNo more than 35% of tipping load921 kg
Tipping load3,108 kgISO 14397-12,631 kg
Lift breakout force21 kNNot published
Tilt breakout force20 kN2,284 kgf
Top speed11.4 km/h13.7 km/h
Raise lift arms3.7 sFunction timeNot published
Lower lift arms2.4 sFunction timeNot published
Ground pressure33.8 kPa41.1 kPa320 mm tracks; 33.4 kPa with 400 mm tracks
Rated operating capacity, 50% tipping loadNot published1,315 kg
Ground contact areaNot published0.96 m2320 mm tracks; 1.19 m2 with 400 mm tracks

Weight

Operating weight3,453 kgT190; 3,473 kg T190H4,013 kg
Shipping weight3,081 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2403M-DI-TE2B-BC-ICat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Cylinders4Not published
Displacement2.4 L3.3 L
Net power45.5 kW (61 hp)53.8 kW (72.1 hp)SAE J1349; 54.3 kW ISO 9249
Max torque235 NmGross, SAE J1995, at 1,475 rpm265 NmPeak, at 1,600 rpm, SAE J1995
Gross powerNot published55.4 kW (74.3 hp)SAE J1995

Hydraulics

Pump flow62 L/minT190, at 3,028 rpm; gear pump76 L/minStandard flow loader hydraulic flow
Pump flow (high flow)96 L/minT190H112 L/minHigh-flow option
Max pressure22.4 - 23.1 MPaSystem relief at quick couplers230 bar

Service capacities

Fuel tank106 L105 L
Engine oil, with filter8.7 L11 L
Cooling system11.3 LWith heater; 10.2 L without14 L
Hydraulic tank72.4 L39 L
Hydraulic system, with tank34.1 L50 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursFirst change at 50 hNot published
Fuel filters250 hoursNot published
Hydraulic/hydrostatic filter500 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil1,000 hoursNot published
Case drain filters1,000 hoursNot published
Hydrostatic motor carrier oil1,000 hoursAlso each time a track is replacedNot published
Pivot pins grease10 hoursLift arms, cylinders and Bob-Tach pinsNot published

Sources: Bobcat T190 Compact Track Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual 6904144-EN (09-06), Bobcat Europe, S/N 531711001 & above - Loader Specifications (manual pp.121-124), dealer-site copy · Cat 259D Compact Track Loader spec sheet AEHQ7122-02 (07-2017), Zeppelin (Cat dealer) copy of the Caterpillar PDF

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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Bobcat T190Cat 259DSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat T190 vs Cat 259D: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat T190 or Cat 259D?

By operating weight the Cat 259D is the biggest at 4.01 t, then the Bobcat T190 at 3.45 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat T190 or Cat 259D?

The Cat 259D: Bobcat T190 45.5 kW (61 hp), Cat 259D 53.8 kW (72.1 hp) (net power), a 18% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Bobcat T190 or Cat 259D?

The Bobcat T190: Bobcat T190 1,088 kg, Cat 259D 921 kg (rated operating capacity), a 18% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat T190 or Cat 259D?

The Bobcat T190: Bobcat T190 106 L, Cat 259D 105 L (fuel tank), a 1% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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