The Caterpillar 259D is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and utility work. 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 equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary circuits, and a universal attachment system for buckets, forks, augers, and other work tools. Its operator station typically includes joystick controls, a sealed cab, and visibility-focused layout. The Caterpillar 259D is used in applications requiring maneuverability, stability, and attachment versatility.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader General Specifications 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
Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Air Conditioning System specifications
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 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.
