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257D

Compact Track Loader

Displacement
203 in³
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5,035 lb
Tipping Load5,600 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load1,960 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load2,800 lb
Ground Contact Area1,770 in³
Ground Pressure5 psi
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight3,000 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Displacement203 in³
Net Power73.2 hp
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199574.3 hp
Net Power - ISO 924973.9 hp
Net Power - SAE 134973.2 hp
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J19952,340 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)39.0 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow20.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)58.0 hp

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Height - Top of Cab84 in
Length with Bucket on Ground137 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear61 in
Length - without Bucket109 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift122 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump91 in
Maximum Overall Height155 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position9 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump25 in
Maximum Dump Angle52 °
Departure Angle35 °
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height87 °
Length - Track on Ground59 in
Overall Length - Track75 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift15 in
Vehicle Width66 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground53 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket86 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler55 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPSISO 3471:2008
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level IIISO 3449:2005 Level II

General Specifications

General Specifications specifications
Operating Width IN. (CM)68 (168) Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power HP (KW)73 (54) Starting 2019 Model Year
OPERATING LOAD LBS. (KG)2,800 (1,270) Starting 2016 Model Year
Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50%1,960 (889) Starting 2019 Model Year
Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 35%1,960 (889) Starting 2020 Model Year

Loader

Loader specifications
Operating Width66 in
Operating Load Rating1,960 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank10.3 gal
Fuel Tank27.7 gal
Engine Crankcase3.0 gal
Hydraulic System13.2 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed6.3 mph

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning System specifications
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.

Noise Level

Noise Level specifications
Inside Cab*83 dB(A)
Note (1)Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (3)***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab**103 dB(A)

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