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: 2,011 lb
power: 71.7 hp
Operating weight: 9,343 lb

Dimensions

Overall length: 11.2 ft
Overall height (Top of cab; max overall height 3.84 m): 6.9 ft
Width over tracks (Vehicle width, 380 mm tracks): 5.8 ft
Height to bucket hinge pin (Max lift; carry position 0.19 m): 10.1 ft
Dump height with standard bucket (Clearance at maximum lift and dump): 7.6 ft
Reach at max lift and dump: 1.9 ft
Maximum reach, arms parallel to ground: 4.2 ft
Ground clearance (minimum): 0.7 ft
Length, track on ground: 4.9 ft
Overall length, track: 6.4 ft
Departure angle: 35°
Maximum dump angle: 52°

Weight

Operating weight: 9,343 lb
Ground pressure (kPa): 36.8

Engine

Engine model: Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Displacement: 0.9 US gal
Gross power (SAE J1995:2014): 72.1 hp
Net power (ISO 9249; SAE J1349 53 kW): 71.7 hp
Max torque (At 1,500 rpm, SAE J1995): 195 lbf·ft
Fuel tank: 24.8 US gal
Cooling system: 3.7 US gal
Engine oil (Crankcase): 2.9 US gal

Performance

Rated operating capacity: 2,011 lb
Tipping load: 5,745 lb
Breakout force, lift cylinder: 4,623 lbf
Breakout force, tilt cylinder: 5,404 lbf
Top speed (Two-speed; 9.5 km/h one-speed): 8.5 mph

Hydraulics

Pump flow (Standard flow, 30 gpm / 112 L/min high flow): 20.1 US gpm
Max pressure (Loader hydraulic pressure 23,000 kPa): 3,336 psi
Hydraulic tank: 10.3 US gal
Hydraulic system, with tank: 13.2 US gal