# 2013 Caterpillar 257B3 for Sale in Chicago, Il

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/compact-track-loaders/257b3/id/88907988>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 88907988
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 257B3
- **Category:** Compact Track Loaders
- **Hours:** 4469
- **Serial number:** CAT0257BJB7H02123
- **Location:** Chicago, Il
- **Auction starts:** 2026-08-06

## Description

Located in Lane 8 Spot 10, Open Operator Station, Joystick Steering, 15 in Track Belts, Manual Quick Coupler, 67 in Bucket Closing Time: 2026-08-06 08:24:22 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Cab

- **FOPS:** SAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
- **FOPS Level II:** SAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II
- **ROPS:** SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994

### Dimensions

- **Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position:** 8 in (20.32 cm)
- **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10 ft (3.05 m)
- **Clearance at Max Lift and Dump:** 7.5 ft (2.29 m)
- **Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump:** 90 in (228.6 cm)
- **Departure Angle:** 37 degrees
- **Height - Top of Cab:** 6.7 ft (2.04 m)
- **Length - Track on Ground:** 59 in (149.86 cm)
- **Length - with Bucket:** 11.3 ft (3.44 m)
- **Length - With Bucket on Ground:** 135 in (342.9 cm)
- **Maximum Dump Angle:** 50 degrees
- **Maximum Overall Height:** 153 in (388.62 cm)
- **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel:** 53 in (134.62 cm)
- **Overall Length - Track:** 75 in (190.5 cm)
- **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 86.9 degrees
- **Reach at Max Lift and Dump:** 2.5 ft (0.76 m)
- **Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump:** 30 in (76.2 cm)
- **Turn Radius from Center - Bucket:** 86 in (218.44 cm)
- **Turn Radius from Center - Coupler:** 56 in (142.24 cm)
- **Turn Radius from Center - Rear:** 57 in (144.78 cm)
- **Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket:** 86.3 in (219.2 cm)
- **Turning Radius from Center - machine rear:** 57.2 in (145.29 cm)
- **Vehicle Width:** 66 in (167.64 cm)
- **Width Over Tracks:** 5.5 ft (1.68 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 3.3 in (8.38 cm)
- **Displacement:** 134 cu in (2195.87 cu cm)
- **Gross Power:** 61 hp (45.49 kw)
- **Gross Power - SAE J1995:** 61 hp (45.49 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Flow (1):** Standard
- **Hydraulic Power:** 30.4 hp (22.67 kw)
- **Hydraulic Power - Calculated:** 60.3 hp (44.97 kw)
- **Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 15.6 gpm (59.05 lpm)
- **Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi
- **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 26 gpm (98.41 lpm)
- **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi
- **Pump Flow:** 15.9 gpm (60.18 lpm)

### Loader

- **Breakout Force:** 3954 lbs (1793.51 kg)
- **Operating Load:** 2500 lbs (1133.98 kg)

### Operating Specifications

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 85 amps
- **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 3954 lbs (1793.51 kg)
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 2.7 gal (10.22 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 2.7 gal (10.22 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 22.2 gal (84.03 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 14.6 gal (55.26 l)
- **Max Speed - high range:** 7 mph (11.27 kph)
- **Max Speed - low range:** 6.9 mph (11.1 kph)
- **Operating Voltage:** 12 volts
- **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 1870 lbs (848.22 kg)
- **Tipping Load:** 5350 lbs (2426.72 kg)

### Power Train

- **Travel Speed Forward:** 6.9 mph (11.1 kph)
- **Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option:** 10 mph (16.09 kph)
- **Travel Speed Reverse:** 6.9 mph (11.1 kph)
- **Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option:** 10 mph (16.09 kph)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l)
- **Engine Crankcase:** 2.4 gal (9.08 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 22.2 gal (84.03 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 9.2 gal (34.82 l)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 1770 cu in (29005.17 cu cm)
- **Ground Pressure:** 4.5 psi
- **Length of Track on Ground:** 5 ft (1.52 m)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 8060 lbs (3655.96 kg)

## Photos

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