Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Specs

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

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 jobsite conditions. The 259D is commonly used with buckets, forks, augers, grapples, and other hydraulic attachments. Caterpillar equipped the model with a sealed and pressurized cab, pilot controls, and auxiliary hydraulic capability for attachment operation. As part of the Cat D Series, the 259D is recognized in the compact track loader category for versatility, traction, and performance on uneven or soft ground.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader General Specifications specifications
A Length of track on ground	59.00 in (149.86 cm) - Starting 2015
B Overall length of track	78.70 in (199.90 cm) - Starting 2015
Blade surface height at level lift arms	56.10 in (142.49 cm) - Starting 2015
Blade surface height at maximum height	117.10 in (297.43 cm) - Starting 2015
Blade surface height at minimum lift	3.60 in (9.14 cm) - Starting 2015
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm) - Starting 2015
Breakout force - lift	4,427.00 lbs (2,008.06 kg) - Starting 2015
Breakout force - tilt	4,412.00 lbs (2,001.25 kg) - Starting 2015
Breakout force, tilt cylinder	5,035.00 lbs (2,283.84 kg) - Starting 2015
C Length without bucket	108.90 in (276.61 cm) - Starting 2015
Carriage height above blade top	36.50 in (92.71 cm) - Starting 2015
Carriage overall width without step	45.70 in (116.08 cm) - Starting 2015
Carriage step additional width	4.20 in (10.67 cm) - Starting 2015
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket	116.70 in (296.42 cm) - Starting 2015
D Length with bucket on ground	137.30 in (348.74 cm) - Starting 2015
Dig depth with level bucket	-0.30 in (-0.76 cm) - Starting 2015
Displacement	203.00 cu in (3,326.58 cu cm) - Starting 2015
Dump	2.4 - Starting 2015
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump	95.30 in (242.06 cm) - Starting 2015
E Height to top of cab	83.10 in (211.07 cm) - Starting 2015
Engine Model	C3.3B DIT - Starting 2015
ENGINE POWER	73.00 hp (54.44 kw) - Starting 2019
F Maximum overall height	154.10 in (391.41 cm) - Starting 2015
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	-38.8 deg - Starting 2015
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back	83.9 deg - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Gross (SAE J1995)	74.30 hp (55.41 kw) - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)	73.20 hp (54.59 kw) - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)#	72.10 hp (53.77 kw) - Starting 2016
Front clearance circle radius (with bucket)	88.60 in (225.04 cm) - Starting 2015
Fuel Tank Capacity	27.70 US gal (105.00 L) - Starting 2015
G Bucket pin height at maximum lift	121.00 in (307.34 cm) - Starting 2015
Ground Clearance	8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2015
Ground pressure	6.00 psi (41.10 kPa) - Starting 2015
H Bucket pin height at carry position	7.80 in (19.81 cm) - Starting 2015
Hinge pin height at maximum lift	125.00 in (317.50 cm) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Pressure, High Flow/XPS	3,335.00 psi (23,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Pressure, Standard	3,335.00 psi (23,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, - High Flow/XPS	30.00 US gpm (112.00 L/min) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard	20.00 US gpm (76.00 L/min) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	13.20 US gal (50.00 L) - Starting 2015
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	10.30 US gal (39.00 L) - Starting 2015
J Reach at maximum lift and dump	23.90 in (60.71 cm) - Starting 2015
K Clearance at maximum lift and dump	89.90 in (228.35 cm) - Starting 2015
L Ground clearance	8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2015
Lower (Empty, Float Down)	3.6 - Starting 2015
M Departure angle	35 deg - Starting 2015
Maximum floor angle at minimum lift	23.0 deg - Starting 2015
Maximum overall height	162.80 in (413.51 cm) - Starting 2015
N Maximum dump angle	52 deg - Starting 2015
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2015
O Vehicle width	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2015
One Speed Forward	0.00-5.90 mph (0.00-9.50 kph)
One Speed Reverse	0.00-5.90 mph (0.00-9.50 kph)
OPERATING LOAD	2,900.00 lbs (1,315.42 kg) - Starting 2016
Operating weight	9,342.00 lbs (4,237.47 kg) - Starting 2015
OPERATING WIDTH	66 / 69 - Starting 2019
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine	157.90 in (401.07 cm) - Starting 2015
Overall length with bucket on ground	148.70 in (377.70 cm) - Starting 2015
P Turning radius from center - machine rear	61.50 in (156.21 cm) - Starting 2015
Q Turning radius from center - coupler	54.80 in (139.19 cm) - Starting 2015
R Turning radius from center - bucket	86.00 in (218.44 cm) - Starting 2015
Raise	4.4 - Starting 2015
Rated bucket capacity	0.52 cu yd (0.40 cu m) - Starting 2015
Rated Engine RPM	2400 rpm - Starting 2015
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (35%)	2,030.00 lbs (920.79 kg) - Starting 2020
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%)	2,030.00 lbs (920.79 kg) - Starting 2019
Rated operating capacity at 35%	2,030.00 lbs (920.79 kg) - Starting 2015
Rated operating capacity at 50%	2,900.00 lbs (1,315.42 kg) - Starting 2015
Reach at level lift arm/bucket	58.20 in (147.83 cm) - Starting 2015
Reach at maximum lift/dump	25.70 in (65.28 cm) - Starting 2015
S Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground	51.40 in (130.56 cm) - Starting 2015
Shank front face reach at level lift arms	29.70 in (75.44 cm) - Starting 2015
Shank front face reach at maximum height	20.40 in (51.82 cm) - Starting 2015
Shank front face reach at minimum lift	17.80 in (45.21 cm) - Starting 2015
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm) - Starting 2015
Struck capacity	0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m) - Starting 2015
T Rack back angle at maximum height	87 deg - Starting 2015
Tipping load	5,402.00 lbs (2,450.31 kg) - Starting 2015
Total	10.4 - Starting 2015
Two Speed Forward	0.00-8.50 mph (0.00-13.68 kph)
U Bucket pin reach at maximum lift	9.40 in (23.88 cm) - Starting 2015
Width	68.50 in (173.99 cm) - Starting 2015

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

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Cab specifications
Fops	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Fops Level Ii	ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Rops	ISO 3471:2008

Dimensions

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.80 in (19.81 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.09 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	6.93 ft (2.11 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.93 ft (2.11 m)
Length - Track On Ground	59.00 in (149.86 cm)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	137.31 in (348.77 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	108.90 in (276.61 cm)
Length With Bucket	11.44 ft (3.49 m)
Length With Out Bucket	9.08 ft (2.77 m)
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)
Note	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).
Overall Height	12.85 ft (3.92 m)
Overall Length - Track	78.70 in (199.90 cm)
Overall Track Length	6.56 ft (2.00 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

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Engine specifications
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
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 lbs ft (264.38 nm)
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow	20.10 gpm (76.08 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Hydraulic System specifications
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

Loader

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	5,035.40 lbs (2,284.02 kg)
Operating Load	2,899.10 lbs (1,315.01 kg)
Tipping Load	5,800.40 lbs (2,631.02 kg)

Noise Level

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Noise Level specifications
Inside Cab**	83 dB(A)
Note (1)	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.
Outside Cab***	103 dB(A)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	5,035.00 lbs (2,283.84 kg)
Ground Contact Area - With 320 Mm/12.6 In Track	1483 in2
Ground Contact Area - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track	1848 in2
Ground Pressure - With 320 Mm/12.6 In Track	6 psi
Ground Pressure - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track	4.8 psi
Note	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	3,100.00 lbs (1,406.14 kg)
Tipping Load	5,800.00 lbs (2,630.84 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
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)
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 V
Operating Weight	8,847.20 lbs (4,013.03 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Power Train specifications
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

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
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

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	1488.01 in2
Ground Pressure	5.97 psi
Length Of Track On Ground	11.44 ft (3.49 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader Weights specifications
Note	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)