# 2015 Caterpillar 257D

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 88722909
- **Year:** 2015
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 257D
- **Category:** Compact Track Loaders
- **Serial number:** TBD
- **Stock number:** 0101CAT1649
- **Location:** Brewerton, NY

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 1896

## Manufacturer specifications

### Air Conditioning System

- **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

- **FOPS:** ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- **FOPS Level II:** ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- **ROPS:** ISO 3471:2008

### Dimensions

- **Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position:** 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.2 ft (3.11 m)
- **Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift:** 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- **Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump:** 90.5 in (229.87 cm)
- **Departure Angle:** 35 degrees
- **Ground Clearance:** 0.8 ft (0.24 m)
- **Height - Top of Cab:** 7 ft (2.13 m)
- **Length - Track on Ground:** 59 in (149.86 cm)
- **Length - With Bucket on Ground:** 137.3 in (348.74 cm)
- **Length - Without Bucket:** 108.9 in (276.61 cm)
- **Maximum Dump Angle:** 52 degrees
- **Maximum Overall Height:** 154.8 in (393.19 cm)
- **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground:** 52.5 in (133.35 cm)
- **Overall Length - Track:** 74.7 in (189.74 cm)
- **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 87 degrees
- **Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump:** 25.1 in (63.75 cm)
- **Turning Radius from Center - Bucket:** 86.3 in (219.2 cm)
- **Turning Radius from Center - Coupler:** 55.1 in (139.95 cm)
- **Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear:** 61.2 in (155.45 cm)
- **Vehicle Width:** 66 in (167.64 cm)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
- **Displacement:** 203 cu in (3326.58 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- **Gross Power - SAE J1995:** 74.3 hp (55.41 kw)
- **Net Power:** 73.2 hp (54.59 kw)
- **Net Power - ISO 9249:** 73.9 hp (55.11 kw)
- **Net Power - SAE 1349:** 73.2 hp (54.59 kw)
- **Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995:** 195 ft (59.44 m)
- **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm)

### General Specifications

- **category (since 2020):** COMPACT TRACK LOADERS
- **ENGINE POWER (since 2016):** 73 hp (54.44 kw)
- **MODEL (since 2016):** 257D
- **OPERATING LOAD (since 2016):** 2,800 lbs (1270.06 kg)
- **OPERATING WIDTH (since 2016):** 68 in (172.72 cm)
- **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (35%) (since 2020):** 1,960 lbs (889.04 kg)
- **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%) (since 2019):** 1,960 lbs (889.04 kg)

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 58 hp (43.25 kw)
- **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 39 hp (29.08 kw)
- **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
- **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi

### Loader

- **Operating Load Rating:** 1960 lbs (889.04 kg)
- **Operating Width:** 66 in (167.64 cm)

### Noise Level

- **Inside Cab\*:** 83 dB(A)
- **Note (1):** 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.
- **Outside Cab\*\*:** 103 dB(A)

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 5035 lbs (2283.84 kg)
- **Ground Contact Area:** 1770 cu in (29005.17 cu cm)
- **Ground Pressure:** 4.5 psi
- **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 1960 lbs (889.04 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load:** 2800 lbs (1270.06 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight:** 3000 lbs (1360.78 kg)
- **Tipping Load:** 5600 lbs (2540.12 kg)

### Power Train

- **Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed:** 6.3 mph (10.14 kph)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 3.7 gal (14 l)
- **Engine Crankcase:** 3 gal (11.36 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 27.7 gal (104.84 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 13.2 gal (49.96 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 10.3 gal (38.99 l)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 257D is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and agricultural applications. It features a vertical lift design for improved reach and lift height, making it suitable for truck loading and pallet handling. The 257D is equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydrostatic drive system, and rubber track undercarriage for traction on soft, uneven, or muddy ground. Compatible with a wide range of Cat attachments, it supports buckets, forks, augers, grapples, and other work tools. The 257D is commonly used where maneuverability, flotation, and versatility are required.

## Photos

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