Cat 259D

Cat 259D compact track loader (vertical lift, Cat C3.3B DIT turbo engine, 320 mm tracks, 1,676 mm dirt bucket) from Caterpillar spec sheet AEHQ7122-02 (07-2017) for regions LACD, AME (Africa Middle East), APD and CIS, a Cat dealer's copy of the maker PDF. This is the 259D, not the later 259D3. Dimension numbers are those on the numbered drawing on that sheet.

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Rated operating capacity: 2,030 lb
power: 72.1 hp
Operating weight: 8,846 lb

Side

Front

Length of track on ground: 59.0 in
Overall length of track: 78.7 in
Length without attachment: 108.9 in
Length with standard bucket: 137.3 in
Overall height (to top of cab): 83.1 in
Maximum overall height: 154.1 in
Height to bucket hinge pin: 121.0 in
Bucket pin height at carry position: 7.8 in
Reach at maximum lift and dump: 23.9 in
Dump height with standard bucket: 89.9 in
Ground clearance: 8.9 in
Departure angle: 35°
Maximum dump angle: 52°
Width over tracks: 66.0 in
Turning radius from centre, machine rear: 61.5 in
Turning radius from centre, coupler: 54.8 in
Turning radius from centre, bucket: 86.0 in
Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground: 51.4 in
Rack back angle at maximum height: 87°
Bucket pin reach at maximum lift: 9.4 in

Performance

Rated operating capacity: 2,030 lb
Rated operating capacity, 50% tipping load: 2,900 lb
Tipping load: 5,800 lb
Tilt breakout force: 5,035 lb
Top speed: 8.5 mph
Ground pressure (320 mm tracks; 33.4 kPa with 400 mm tracks): 41.1 kPa
Ground contact area (320 mm tracks; 1.19 m2 with 400 mm tracks): 0.96 m2

Weight

Operating weight: 8,846 lb

Engine

Engine model: Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Gross power (SAE J1995): 74.3 hp
Net power (SAE J1349; 54.3 kW ISO 9249): 72.1 hp
Max torque (Peak, at 1,600 rpm, SAE J1995): 195 lbf-ft
Displacement: 203 in3

Hydraulics

Pump flow (Standard flow loader hydraulic flow): 20 gal/min
Pump flow (high flow) (High-flow option): 30 gal/min
Max pressure: 3,335 psi

Service capacities

Fuel tank: 27.7 gal
Cooling system: 3.7 gal
Engine crankcase: 3.0 gal
Hydraulic system, with tank: 13.2 gal
Hydraulic tank: 10.3 gal