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Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader

Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 259D ➔

The Caterpillar 259D is a compact track loader designed for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and material handling applications. It features a vertical lift design, rubber tracks for improved flotation and traction, and a compact frame for operation in confined spaces. The 259D is commonly used with buckets, forks, augers, grapples, and other skid steer-style attachments. Caterpillar equipped the model with a diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow, and an operator cab designed for visibility and control. The 259D is part of Caterpillar's D Series compact track loader lineup and is known for versatility across grading, loading, and site preparation tasks.

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General Specifications

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

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

The 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.

Cab

FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.80 in (19.81 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	9.40 in (23.88 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	7.50 ft (2.29 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	89.90 in (228.35 cm)
Departure Angle	35 degrees
Dump angle	52 degrees
Ground Clearance	8.90 in (22.61 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Length - Track on Ground	59.00 in (149.86 cm)
Length - with Bucket	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	137.30 in (348.74 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle	52 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	154.10 in (391.41 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	51.40 in (130.56 cm)
Overall Height	12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Overall Length - Track	78.70 in (199.90 cm)
Overall Track Length	6.60 ft (2.01 m)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	87 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	23.90 in (60.71 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	86.00 in (218.44 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	54.80 in (139.19 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear	61.50 in (156.21 cm)
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)	69.00 in (175.26 cm)

Engine

Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement	203.00 cu in (3,326.58 cu cm)
Engine Make	DIT
Engine Model	Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Gross Power	74.30 hp (55.41 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	74.30 hp (55.41 kw)
Net Power	73.20 hp (54.59 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	73.90 hp (55.11 kw)
Net Power - SAE 1349	73.20 hp (54.59 kw)
Peak Torque	195.50 lbs ft (265.06 nm)
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	195.00 ft (59.44 m)
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	58.00 hp (43.25 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow	30.00 gpm (113.55 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	39.00 hp (29.08 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	20.00 gpm (75.70 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Pump Flow	20.10 gpm (76.08 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	5,035.40 lbs (2,284.02 kg)
Operating Load	2,899.10 lbs (1,315.01 kg)
Operating Width	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Tipping Load	5,800.40 lbs (2,631.02 kg)

Noise Level

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)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	5,035.00 lbs (2,283.84 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	27.80 gal (105.22 l)
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track	1,483.00 cu in (24,302.07 cu cm)
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	1,848.00 cu in (30,283.36 cu cm)
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track	6 psi
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	4.8 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Max Speed - high range	8.60 mph (13.84 kph)
Max Speed - low range	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	8,847.20 lbs (4,013.03 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	2,030.00 lbs (920.79 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	2,900.00 lbs (1,315.42 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3,100.00 lbs (1,406.14 kg)
Tipping Load	5,800.00 lbs (2,630.84 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	5.90 mph (9.50 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	8.50 mph (13.68 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Crankcase	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Tank	27.70 gal (104.84 l)
Hydraulic System	13.20 gal (49.96 l)
Hydraulic Tank	10.30 gal (38.99 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	1,488.10 cu in (24,385.64 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	6 psi
Length of Track on Ground	11.50 ft (3.51 m)

Weights

Operating Weight

8,945.00 lbs (4,057.39 kg)

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