Cat 253

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.

USA

Rated operating capacity: 912 kg
power: 53.5 kW (71.7 hp)
Operating weight: 4,238 kg

Dimensions

Overall length: 3.415 m
Overall height (Top of cab; max overall height 3.84 m): 2.098 m
Width over tracks (Vehicle width, 380 mm tracks): 1.76 m
Height to bucket hinge pin (Max lift; carry position 0.19 m): 3.066 m
Dump height with standard bucket (Clearance at maximum lift and dump): 2.313 m
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 (kPa): 36.8

Engine

Engine model: Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Displacement: 3.3 L
Gross power (SAE J1995:2014): 53.8 kW (72.1 hp)
Net power (ISO 9249; SAE J1349 53 kW): 53.5 kW (71.7 hp)
Max torque (At 1,500 rpm, SAE J1995): 265 Nm
Fuel tank: 94 L
Cooling system: 14 L
Engine oil (Crankcase): 11 L

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 (Two-speed; 9.5 km/h one-speed): 13.7 km/h

Hydraulics

Pump flow (Standard flow, 30 gpm / 112 L/min high flow): 76 L/min
Max pressure (Loader hydraulic pressure 23,000 kPa): 230 bar
Hydraulic tank: 39 L
Hydraulic system, with tank: 50 L