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Caterpillar

259D

Compact Track Loader

Operating Weight
8,847 lb
Max Speed - high range
8.6 mph
Displacement
203 in³
Gross Power
74.3 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight8,847 lb
Max Speed - high range8.6 mph
Max Speed - low range6.0 mph
Fuel Capacity27.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity13.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 A
Engine Oil Capacity3.0 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5,035 lb
Tipping Load5,800 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2,030 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load2,900 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight3,100 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track1,848 in³
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track5 psi
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track1,483 in³
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track6 psi

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Displacement203 in³
Gross Power74.3 hp
Net Power73.2 hp
Torque Measured @1,500 rpm
Engine MakeDIT
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Peak Torque195 lb-ft
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

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight8,945 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow20.1 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,336 psi
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
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow30.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Height - Top of Cab84 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump24 in
Length with Bucket on Ground137 in
Overall Height155 in
Length with Bucket138 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump90 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear62 in
Dump angle52 °
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift121 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Maximum Overall Height154 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump90 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump24 in
Maximum Dump Angle52 °
Departure Angle35 °
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height87 °
Length - Track on Ground59 in
Overall Length - Track79 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift9 in
Overall Track Length79 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler55 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground51 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket86 in
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)69 in
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)66 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure6 psi
Length of Track on Ground138 in
Ground Contact Area1,488 in³

Cab & Operator

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

General Specifications

General Specifications specifications
Operating Width IN. (CM)66 (168) / 69 (175) Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power HP (KW)73 (54) Starting 2019 Model Year
OPERATING LOAD LBS. (KG)2,900 (1,315) Starting 2016 Model Year
Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50%2,030 (921) Starting 2019 Model Year
Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 35%2,030 (921) Starting 2020 Model Year

Loader

Loader specifications
Operating Load2,899 lb
Breakout Force—
Operating Width66 in
Tipping Load5,800 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 Speed5.9 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed8.5 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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