Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 259D3 is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and work in confined or soft-ground conditions. It features a vertical lift path, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for maneuverability on construction, landscaping, agricultural, and utility jobsites. The 259D3 is part of Caterpillar's D3 series and is commonly used with buckets, forks, grapples, augers, and other hydraulic attachments. Its tracked design helps improve traction and flotation compared with wheeled loaders. The machine is built for versatility, operator visibility, and compatibility with a wide range of jobsite tasks.
| Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift | 121.00 in (307.34 cm) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine | C3.3B DIT Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power HP (KW) | 74 (55) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Gross Power | 74.30 hp (55.41 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Loader Hydraulic Power | 39.00 hp (29.08 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 8,987.00 lbs (4,076.44 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Width IN. (CM) | 66 (168) / 69 (176) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50% | 2,010 (915) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| ROC @ 35% Tipping Load | 2,010.00 lbs (911.72 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| ROC @ 35% Tpg Load | 2,010.00 lbs (911.72 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Tipping Load | 5,745.00 lbs (2,605.89 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |