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Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Specs

The Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader is a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle a variety of tasks with ease. With a turbocharged engine delivering 63 horsepower, this loader offers impressive performance capabilities. It boasts a compact design with dimensions suitable for maneuvering in tight spaces, yet still provides a generous operating load of 2350 pounds and a tipping load of 4610 pounds. Equipped with a hydraulic system pump flow of 15.2 gallons per minute and various operating specifications such as breakout force and ground pressure, the Caterpillar 257 is a reliable and efficient choice for heavy-duty applications.


Dimensions

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.47 ft (2.28 m)
Ground Clearance 10.12 in (25.70 cm)
Height To Top Of Cab 6.64 ft (2.02 m)
Length With Bucket 11.55 ft (3.52 m)
Length With Out Bucket 8.87 ft (2.70 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 2.62 ft (0.80 m)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket 90.28 in (229.31 cm)
Width Over Tracks 5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged
Bore 3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Displacement 183.00 cu in (2,998.84 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3034T
Gross Power 63.00 hp (46.98 kw)
Net Power 59.00 hp (44.00 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2600 rpm
Stroke 4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow 15.20 gpm (57.53 lpm)

Loader

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity 0.6 cu yd
Operating Load 2,350.00 lbs (1,065.94 kg)
Tipping Angle 4473 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 3,490.00 lbs (1,583.04 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 3,532.00 lbs (1,602.09 kg)
Ground Contact Area 1770 in2
Ground Pressure 4.3 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 1,614.00 lbs (732.10 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 2,306.00 lbs (1,045.99 kg)
Tipping Load 4,610.00 lbs (2,091.06 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity 23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Max Speed - High Range 7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Operating Weight 7,676.00 lbs (3,481.78 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward 7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 7.50 mph (12.07 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Engine Crankcase 1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Fuel Tank 23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Hydraulic System 14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Undercarriage specifications
Length Of Track On Ground 4.92 ft (1.50 m)
Width Of Track 15.00 in (38.10 cm)

Weights

Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight 7,628.00 lbs (3,460.01 kg)
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