# 2012 Caterpillar 259B3 for Sale in Chicago, Il **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89093593 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 259B3 - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 3103 - **Serial number:** CAT0259BCYYZ02479 - **Location:** Chicago, Il - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-24 ## Description Enclosed Cab (Door missing), Air Conditioner, 13 in Track Belts, Manual Quick Coupler, 73 in Bucket Closing Time: 2026-09-24 08:15:10 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:** 7.36 ft (2.24 m) - **Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump:** 88 in (223.52 cm) - **Departure Angle:** 35 degrees - **Ground Clearance:** 9 in (22.86 cm) - **Height - Top Of Cab:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 6.52 ft (1.99 m) - **Length - Track On Ground:** 59 in (149.86 cm) - **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 135 in (342.9 cm) - **Length - Without Bucket:** 107 in (271.78 cm) - **Length With Bucket:** 11.26 ft (3.43 m) - **Length With Out Bucket:** 8.94 ft (2.72 m) - **Maximum Dump Angle:** 49.5 degrees - **Maximum Overall Height:** 152 in (386.08 cm) - **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel:** 53 in (134.62 cm) - **Overall Length - Track:** 79 in (200.66 cm) - **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 87 degrees - **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 2.43 ft (0.74 m) - **Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump:** 29 in (73.66 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Bucket:** 86 in (218.44 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Coupler:** 55 in (139.7 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Rear:** 58 in (147.32 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket:** 85.6 in (217.42 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear:** 57.92 in (147.12 cm) - **Vehicle Width:** 66 in (167.64 cm) - **Width Over Tracks:** 5.76 ft (1.76 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 3.7 in (9.4 cm) - **Displacement:** 201 cu in (3293.81 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** Cat C3.4T - **Engine Model:** C3.4 DIT - **Gross Power:** 74 hp (55.18 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 74 hp (55.18 kw) - **Net Power:** 71 hp (52.95 kw) - **Net Power - Sae 1349:** 71 hp (52.95 kw) - **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) ### Hydraulic - **Pump Flow:** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm) - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3335 psi ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Flow (1):** Standard - **Hydraulic Flow (2):** High Flow - **Hydraulic Power:** 42.8 hp (31.92 kw) - **Hydraulic Power - Calculated:** 60.3 hp (44.97 kw) - **Loader Hydraulic Flow (1):** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm) - **Loader Hydraulic Flow (2):** 31 gpm (117.34 lpm) - **Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi ### Loader - **Breakout Force:** 4508.5 lbs (2044.67 kg) - **Operating Load:** 2949.8 lbs (1337.78 kg) - **Tipping Angle:** 5899.6 degrees ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 4508 lbs (2044.44 kg) - **Ground Contact Area:** 1495 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 6 psi - **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 2065 lbs (936.51 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load:** 2950 lbs (1337.87 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight:** 3000 lbs (1360.54 kg) - **Tipping Load:** 5900 lbs (2675.74 kg) ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 90 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 2.7 gal (10.22 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 2.4 gal (9.08 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 22.2 gal (84.03 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 14.6 gal (55.26 l) - **Max Speed - High Range:** 8.5 mph (13.68 kph) - **Max Speed - Low Range:** 5.9 mph (9.5 kph) - **Operating Voltage:** 12 V - **Operating Weight:** 9226.4 lbs (4184.31 kg) ### Power Train - **Travel Speed Forward:** 5.9 mph (9.5 kph) - **Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed:** 8.5 mph (13.68 kph) - **Travel Speed Reverse:** 5.9 mph (9.5 kph) - **Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed:** 8.5 mph (13.68 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 System:** 14.5 gal (54.88 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 9.2 gal (34.82 l) ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 1848 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 5 psi - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 4.91 ft (1.5 m) - **Width Of Track:** 15.75 in (40 cm) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 8934 lbs (4051.7 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 259B3 is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and work in soft or uneven ground conditions. It features a vertical lift design, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined job sites. The 259B3 is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and utility applications. Caterpillar equipped the model with a diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow for attachments, and an operator station designed for visibility and control. The machine supports a range of buckets and work tools, making it a versatile compact track loader for general earthmoving and site preparation tasks. ## Photos ![2012 Caterpillar 259B3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22841/882/9b00fdf0-d882-487d-a993-d76b80502021-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 259B3 photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22841/882/1edcb823-f553-4a66-a892-9b3da0ddd631-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 259B3 photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22841/882/1cb63f5c-7fe2-4479-a8e9-8cd000162531-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 259B3 photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22841/882/d6c20aeb-0b32-4989-b104-36dee4d8c7b5-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 259B3 photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22841/882/be631e1e-de27-4964-8094-e77eadd45d7b-hr.jpg) ![2012 Caterpillar 259B3 photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22841/882/7ad1a33c-b5ef-4dc8-835a-07b930bc26aa-hr.jpg)