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Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader

Category: Compact Track Loaders (See all Compact Track Loaders for sale)
Manufacturer: Caterpillar (See all Caterpillar Equipment for sale)
Model: 259D (See all Caterpillar 259D for sale)

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	7.8 in (20 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.1 ft (3 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	9.4 in (24 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	7.5 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	89.9 in (228 cm)
Departure Angle	35 degrees
Dump angle	52 degrees
Ground Clearance	8.9 in (23 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	7 ft (2 m)
Length - Track on Ground	59 in (150 cm)
Length - with Bucket	11.5 ft (4 m)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	137.3 in (349 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle	52 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	154.1 in (391 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	51.4 in (131 cm)
Overall Height	12.9 ft (4 m)
Overall Length - Track	78.7 in (200 cm)
Overall Track Length	6.6 ft (2 m)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	87 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	23.9 in (61 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	2 ft (1 m)
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	86 in (218 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	54.8 in (139 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear	61.5 in (156 cm)
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)	66 in (168 cm)
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)	69 in (175 cm)

Engine

Bore	3.7 in (9 cm)
Displacement	203 cu in (0 cu m)
Engine Make	DIT
Engine Model	Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Gross Power	74.3 hp (55 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	74.3 hp (55 kw)
Net Power	73.2 hp (55 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	73.9 hp (55 kw)
Net Power - SAE 1349	73.2 hp (55 kw)
Peak Torque	195.5 lbs ft
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	195 ft (59 m)
Stroke	4.7 in (12 cm)
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	58 hp (43 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gpm (114 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	39 hp (29 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	20 gpm (76 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Pump Flow	20.1 gpm (76 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	5035.4 lbs (2,284 kg)
Operating Load	2899.1 lbs (1,315 kg)
Operating Width	66 in (168 cm)
Tipping Load	5800.4 lbs (2,631 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	5035 lbs (2,284 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.7 gal (14 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3 gal (11 l)
Fuel Capacity	27.8 gal (105 l)
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track	1483 cu in (0 cu m)
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	1848 cu in (0 cu m)
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	13.3 gal (50 l)
Max Speed - high range	8.6 mph (14 kph)
Max Speed - low range	6 mph (10 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	8847.2 lbs (4,013 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	2030 lbs (921 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	2900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Tipping Load	5800 lbs (2,631 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	5.9 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	8.5 mph (14 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	3.7 gal (14 l)
Engine Crankcase	3 gal (11 l)
Fuel Tank	27.7 gal (105 l)
Hydraulic System	13.2 gal (50 l)
Hydraulic Tank	10.3 gal (39 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	1488.1 cu in (0 cu m)
Ground Pressure	6 psi
Length of Track on Ground	11.5 ft (4 m)

Weights

Operating Weight

8945 lbs (4,057 kg)

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