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Caterpillar

257B2

Compact Track Loader

Max Speed - high range
7.0 mph
Displacement
134 in³
Gross Power
61.0 hp
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Specifications

63 data points

Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Max Speed - high range7.0 mph
Max Speed - low range6.9 mph
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage85 A
Engine Oil Capacity2.7 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3,954 lb
Tipping Load5,350 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load1,870 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Displacement134 in³
Gross Power61.0 hp
Bore3 in
Gross Power - SAE J199561.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight8,060 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow15.9 gal/min
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Hydraulic Power30.4 hp
Loader Hydraulic Flow15.6 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26.0 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Hydraulic Power - Calculated60.3 hp

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab80 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump30 in
Length with Bucket on Ground135 in
Width Over Tracks66 in
Length with Bucket135 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump90 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket86 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear57 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift120 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Maximum Overall Height153 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump90 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler56 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket86 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear57 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel53 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height87 °
Departure Angle37 °
Maximum Dump Angle50 °
Length - Track on Ground59 in
Overall Length - Track75 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump30 in
Vehicle Width66 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure5 psi
Length of Track on Ground60 in
Ground Contact Area1,770 in³

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Loader

Loader specifications
Operating Load2,500 lb
Breakout Force—

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System2.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank22.2 gal
Engine Crankcase2.4 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward6.9 mph
Travel Speed Reverse6.9 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option10.0 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option10.0 mph

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