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Caterpillar

259B3

Compact Track Loader

Operating Weight
9,226 lb
Max Speed - high range
8.5 mph
Displacement
201 in³
Gross Power
74.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight9,226 lb
Max Speed - high range8.5 mph
Max Speed - low range5.9 mph
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Engine Oil Capacity2.4 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder4,508 lb
Tipping Load5,900 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2,065 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load2,950 lb
Ground Contact Area1,495 in³
Ground Pressure6 psi
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight3,000 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.4T
Displacement201 in³
Gross Power74.0 hp
Net Power71.0 hp
Stroke5 in
Bore4 in
Gross Power - SAE J199574.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134971.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight8,934 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow22.0 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow
Hydraulic Power - Calculated60.3 hp

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump30 in
Length with Bucket on Ground135 in
Width Over Tracks70 in
Length with Bucket135 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump89 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket86 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear58 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift120 in
Maximum Overall Height152 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump88 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket86 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler55 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear58 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel53 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height87 °
Departure Angle35 °
Maximum Dump Angle50 °
Length - Track on Ground59 in
Overall Length - Track79 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump29 in
Vehicle Width66 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure5 psi
Length of Track on Ground60 in
Width of Track16 in
Ground Contact Area1,848 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
Tipping Angle5,900 °
Operating Load2,950 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
Hydraulic System14.5 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward5.9 mph
Travel Speed Reverse5.9 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed8.5 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed8.5 mph

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