The Caterpillar 259D is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, site preparation, and general construction work. It features a vertical lift design, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined job sites. The 259D is commonly used with buckets, forks, grapples, augers, and other hydraulic attachments. Caterpillar built the model for traction, stability, and operator visibility on uneven terrain and soft ground. It is part of the Cat D Series compact track loader lineup and is used in landscaping, utility, agricultural, and construction applications where low ground pressure and versatile attachment performance are required.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader General Specifications specifications
ENGINE POWER
73.00 hp (54.44 kw) — Starting 2019 Model Year
OPERATING LOAD
2,900.00 lbs (1,315.42 kg) — Starting 2016 Model Year
OPERATING WIDTH
66 / 69 — Starting 2019 Model Year
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (35%)
2,030.00 lbs (920.79 kg) — Starting 2020 Model Year
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%)
2,030.00 lbs (920.79 kg) — 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.
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2)
**The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
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.
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
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
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight
8,945.00 lbs (4,057.39 kg)
Operating Weight - 320 Mm/12.6 In Tracks
8,846.00 lbs (4,012.48 kg)
Operating Weight - 400 Mm/15.7 In Tracks
8,945.00 lbs (4,057.39 kg)
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