# 2017 Caterpillar 259D for Sale in El Paso, TX

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/compact-track-loaders/259d/id/87645129>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $40,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 87645129
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 259D
- **Category:** Compact Track Loaders
- **Hours:** 2852
- **Serial number:** FTL11031
- **Location:** El Paso, TX

## Description

2 SPEED TRAVEL, REARVIEW MIRROR,, 2017 CATERPILLAR 259D CT LOADER, 259D CTL TIER4 FIN, 2852/06/7/24, AS IS / AS RECEIVED, BATTERY, HEAVY DUTY, 850 CCA, BEACON OUTLET, SKYLIGHT,, BELT, SEAT, 2", BUCKET-GP, 68" BOCE (VERIFIED), CAB,A/C,HEAT,DEF, ROPS, C3, CERTIFICATION ARR, (CANADA), CONTROL, ISO, PROP, DOOR, CAB, GLASS , WIPER, ENGINE, C3.3B DIT, 74HP, TIER 4, FAN, COOLING, DEMAND, FLOOR MAT,12V/80AMP,12V PWR PORT, INTERIOR LIGHT W/ HEADLINER,, LCD DISPLAY, BASIC, ANTI-THEFT, LIGHTS,HALOGEN WORK (4)& SIGNAL, LOSES POWER, WON'T IDLE, Online Owner's Manual , PILOT ADJ. JOYSTICK CONTROLS, PKG, PERFORM, H2, PRICE UPDT: 11/18/24 VIA U1C2700, PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PL240, QUICK COUPLER, ELECTRIC, Ride Control, RUBR BELT, 2S, TF, SEAT,AIR SUSP,CLOTH,HEAT, SELF LEVELING, TRAVEL ALARM, STANDARD RADIO(12V),BLUETOOTH, TRACK, NARROW, 320MM, TRANSPORT TIE POINT, GRAB IRONS

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** Yes
- **Current Safety Manual:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Compression in Radiator:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Lighting:** Fair
- **Pre-Heater:** Good
- **Starter:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS

- **Front Torsion Bars:** Good
- **Lines / Linkages:** Good
- **Operating Condition:** Good
- **Rear Torsion Bars:** Good
- **Torsion Axles:** Good
- **Travel Controls:** Good
- **Travel Motors:** Good
- **Travel Pumps:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No

### BUCKET

- **Bucket Bottom:** Good
- **Bucket Linkage:** Fair
- **Bucket Sides:** Good
- **Cutting Edges:** Good
- **Loader Frame:** Good
- **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Fair
- **Quick Coupler:** Poor
- **Teeth / Adapters:** Good

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Idlers:** Good
- **Roller:** Good
- **Roller Frame:** Good
- **Sprocket:** Good
- **Track / Belt Condition:** Good

## 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:** 7.8 in (19.81 cm)
- **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.1 ft (3.08 m)
- **Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift:** 9.4 in (23.88 cm)
- **Clearance at Max Lift and Dump:** 7.5 ft (2.29 m)
- **Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump:** 89.9 in (228.35 cm)
- **Departure Angle:** 35 degrees
- **Dump angle:** 52 degrees
- **Ground Clearance:** 8.9 in (22.61 cm)
- **Height - Top of Cab:** 7 ft (2.13 m)
- **Length - Track on Ground:** 59 in (149.86 cm)
- **Length - with Bucket:** 11.5 ft (3.51 m)
- **Length - With Bucket on Ground:** 137.3 in (348.74 cm)
- **Maximum Dump Angle:** 52 degrees
- **Maximum Overall Height:** 154.1 in (391.41 cm)
- **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground:** 51.4 in (130.56 cm)
- **Overall Height:** 12.9 ft (3.93 m)
- **Overall Length - Track:** 78.7 in (199.9 cm)
- **Overall Track Length:** 6.6 ft (2.01 m)
- **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 87 degrees
- **Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump:** 23.9 in (60.71 cm)
- **Reach at Max Lift and Dump:** 2 ft (0.61 m)
- **Turning Radius from Center - Bucket:** 86 in (218.44 cm)
- **Turning Radius from Center - Coupler:** 54.8 in (139.19 cm)
- **Turning Radius from Center - machine rear:** 61.5 in (156.21 cm)
- **Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks):** 66 in (167.64 cm)
- **Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks):** 69 in (175.26 cm)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
- **Displacement:** 203 cu in (3326.58 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** DIT
- **Engine Model:** Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- **Gross Power:** 74.3 hp (55.41 kw)
- **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:** 195.5 lbs ft (265.06 nm)
- **Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995:** 195 ft (59.44 m)
- **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm)
- **Torque Measured @:** 1500 rpm

### General Specifications

- **category (since 2020):** COMPACT TRACK LOADERS
- **ENGINE POWER HP (KW) (since 2016):** 73 (54)
- **MODEL (since 2016):** 259D
- **OPERATING LOAD LBS. (KG) (since 2016):** 2,900 (1,315)
- **OPERATING WIDTH IN. (CM) (since 2016):** 66 (168) / 69 (175)
- **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY LBS. (KG) (35%) (since 2020):** 2,030 (921)
- **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY LBS. (KG) (50%) (since 2019):** 2,030 (921)

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 58 hp (43.25 kw)
- **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 30 gpm (113.55 lpm)
- **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi
- **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
- **Pump Flow:** 20.1 gpm (76.08 lpm)
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3335.9 psi

### Loader

- **Breakout Force:** 5035.4 lbs (2284.02 kg)
- **Operating Load:** 2899.1 lbs (1315.01 kg)
- **Operating Width:** 66 in (167.64 cm)
- **Tipping Load:** 5800.4 lbs (2631.02 kg)

### 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

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 80 amps
- **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 5035 lbs (2283.84 kg)
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 3.7 gal (14 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 3 gal (11.36 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 27.8 gal (105.22 l)
- **Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track:** 1483 cu in (24302.07 cu cm)
- **Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track:** 1848 cu in (30283.36 cu cm)
- **Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track:** 6 psi
- **Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track:** 4.8 psi
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 13.3 gal (50.34 l)
- **Max Speed - high range:** 8.6 mph (13.84 kph)
- **Max Speed - low range:** 6 mph (9.66 kph)
- **Operating Voltage:** 12 volts
- **Operating Weight:** 8847.2 lbs (4013.03 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 2030 lbs (920.79 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load:** 2900 lbs (1315.42 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight:** 3100 lbs (1406.14 kg)
- **Tipping Load:** 5800 lbs (2630.84 kg)

### Power Train

- **Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed:** 5.9 mph (9.5 kph)
- **Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed:** 8.5 mph (13.68 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)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 1488.1 cu in (24385.64 cu cm)
- **Ground Pressure:** 6 psi
- **Length of Track on Ground:** 11.5 ft (3.51 m)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 8945 lbs (4057.39 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 259D is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and utility work. It features a vertical lift design, rubber tracks for improved flotation and traction, and a compact frame for operation in confined spaces. The 259D is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary circuits, and a universal attachment system for buckets, forks, augers, and other work tools. Its operator station typically includes joystick controls, a sealed cab, and visibility-focused layout. The Caterpillar 259D is used in applications requiring maneuverability, stability, and attachment versatility.

## Photos

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