# Caterpillar 259D for Sale in San Diego, CA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $43,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88925087 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 259D - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 1980 - **Serial number:** FTL24210 - **Location:** San Diego, CA ## Description 2 Speed Travel, Air Conditioner, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - High Flow, Coupler Type - Hydraulic, Online Owner's Manual , Ride Control, ROPS ## 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 ![Caterpillar 259D](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMzZlNWVmNGIxNmM5MzgyOTYxMGI1OTQ3MWJiNzczZCYkdHh0PUhBV1RIT1JORSUyMENBVCYyOTkzOA==) ![Caterpillar 259D photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hODJmMTU4ZDM5YzE5YWUzOTY3NDcxNTk4NTdhYzYwYiYkdHh0PUhBV1RIT1JORSUyMENBVCY1ODQ1OA==) ![Caterpillar 259D photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iODU3ZWRkYTMyZmIyMjI1OWQzYzI0NjU0YzMyZjM0YyYkdHh0PUhBV1RIT1JORSUyMENBVCYzMzIxNQ==) ![Caterpillar 259D photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YjIxOWE5OTlkZjMwYjBiYjJjN2ZiYmMwMTNmZmU1OSYkdHh0PUhBV1RIT1JORSUyMENBVCY2MDQ4Ng==)