# Caterpillar 259D for Sale in Clarksville, TN **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $38,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89408301 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 259D - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 1887 - **Serial number:** FTL06771 - **Location:** Clarksville, TN ## Description 2 Speed Travel, Air Conditioner, Anti-theft System, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - Standard Flow, Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure - Standard Flow, Bucket, Combined Hydraulics - One Way, Coupler Type - Hydraulic, Forks - Pallet, Hand and Foot Control, Heater / Defroster, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Radio - AM FM Radio, Ride Control, ROPS - Enclosed, Self Leveling, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** No - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** No - **Current O&MM:** No - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** No ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Notes - ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM:** Alternator needs to be replaced - **Notes - ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM:** Alternator needs to be replaced ### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS - **Front Torsion Bars:** Fair - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Operating Condition:** Good - **Rear Torsion Bars:** Fair - **Torsion Axles:** Fair - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good - **Front Torsion Bars:** Fair - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Operating Condition:** Good - **Rear Torsion Bars:** Fair - **Torsion Axles:** Fair - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS - **Other:** S&E 4 foot pallet forks, new - **Other:** S&E 4 foot pallet forks, new ### BUCKET - **Bucket Capacity:** 66 inch - **Bucket Capacity:** 66 inch ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Notes:** Track belt thickness 2 1/2 inches, (trek brand) - **Percentage Worn:** 30% - **Track / Belt Width:** 16 inch - **Notes:** Track belt thickness 2 1/2 inches, (trek brand) - **Percentage Worn:** 30% - **Track / Belt Width:** 16 inch ## 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:** 10.09 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:** 6.93 ft (2.11 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 6.93 ft (2.11 m) - **Length - Track On Ground:** 59 in (149.86 cm) - **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 137.31 in (348.77 cm) - **Length - Without Bucket:** 108.9 in (276.61 cm) - **Length With Bucket:** 11.44 ft (3.49 m) - **Length With Out Bucket:** 9.08 ft (2.77 m) - **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) - **Note:** Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). - **Overall Height:** 12.85 ft (3.92 m) - **Overall Length - Track:** 78.7 in (199.9 cm) - **Overall Track Length:** 6.56 ft (2 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 - **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 lbs ft (264.38 nm) - **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) - **Torque Measured @:** 1500 rpm ### General Specifications - **A Length of track on ground (since 2015):** 59.0 in (149.86 cm) - **B Overall length of track (since 2015):** 78.7 in (199.9 cm) - **Blade surface height at level lift arms (since 2015):** 56.1 in (142.49 cm) - **Blade surface height at level lift arms (since 2015):** 56.0 in (142.24 cm) - **Blade surface height at maximum height (since 2015):** 117.1 in (297.43 cm) - **Blade surface height at maximum height (since 2015):** 117.0 in (297.18 cm) - **Blade surface height at minimum lift (since 2015):** 3.6 in (9.14 cm) - **Bore (since 2015):** 3.7 in (9.4 cm) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4427 lbs (2008.06 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4398 lbs (1994.9 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4187 lbs (1899.19 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4146 lbs (1880.6 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4546 lbs (2062.03 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4515 lbs (2047.97 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4412 lbs (2001.25 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4392 lbs (1992.18 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4278 lbs (1940.47 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4257 lbs (1930.95 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4736 lbs (2148.22 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4715 lbs (2138.69 kg) - **Breakout force, tilt cylinder (since 2015):** 5035 lbs (2283.84 kg) - **C Length without bucket (since 2015):** 108.9 in (276.61 cm) - **Carriage height above blade top (since 2015):** 36.5 in (92.71 cm) - **Carriage overall width without step (since 2015):** 45.7 in (116.08 cm) - **Carriage step additional width (since 2015):** 4.2 in (10.67 cm) - **category (since 2020):** COMPACT TRACK LOADERS - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 116.7 in (296.42 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 116.4 in (295.66 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 116.3 in (295.4 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 116.9 in (296.93 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 116.8 in (296.67 cm) - **D Length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 137.3 in (348.74 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.3 in (-0.76 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.6 in (-1.52 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.7 in (-1.78 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.1 in (-0.25 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.2 in (-0.51 cm) - **Displacement (since 2015):** 203 cu in (3326.58 cu cm) - **Dump (since 2015):** 2.4 - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 95.3 in (242.06 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 95.2 in (241.81 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 94.7 in (240.54 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 94.6 in (240.28 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 96.7 in (245.62 cm) - **E Height to top of cab (since 2015):** 83.1 in (211.07 cm) - **Engine Model (since 2015):** C3.3B DIT - **ENGINE POWER (since 2016):** 73 hp (54.44 kw) - **F Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 154.1 in (391.41 cm) - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** -38.8 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** -39.1 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 83.9 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 84.1 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 84.2 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 83.8 deg - **Flywheel Power - Gross (SAE J1995) (since 2015):** 74.3 hp (55.41 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2015):** 73.2 hp (54.59 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2015):** 72.7 hp (54.21 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2015):** 72.1 hp (53.77 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)# (since 2016):** 72.1 hp (53.77 kw) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 88.6 in (225.04 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 89.8 in (228.09 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 88.7 in (225.3 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 89.9 in (228.35 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 86.8 in (220.47 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 88.0 in (223.52 cm) - **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 27.7 US gal (105 L) - **G Bucket pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 121.0 in (307.34 cm) - **Ground Clearance (since 2015):** 8.9 in (22.61 cm) - **Ground pressure (since 2015):** 6.0 psi (41.1 kPa) - **H Bucket pin height at carry position (since 2015):** 7.8 in (19.81 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 125.0 in (317.5 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 124.9 in (317.25 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 124.8 in (316.99 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 124.7 in (316.74 cm) - **Hydraulic Pressure, High Flow/XPS (since 2015):** 3335 psi (23000 kPa) - **Hydraulic Pressure, Standard (since 2015):** 3335 psi (23000 kPa) - **Hydraulic Pump Capacity, - High Flow/XPS (since 2015):** 30 US gpm (112 L/min) - **Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard (since 2015):** 20 US gpm (76 L/min) - **Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank) (since 2015):** 13.2 US gal (50 L) - **Hydraulic Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 10.3 US gal (39 L) - **J Reach at maximum lift and dump (since 2015):** 23.9 in (60.71 cm) - **K Clearance at maximum lift and dump (since 2015):** 89.9 in (228.35 cm) - **L Ground clearance (since 2015):** 8.9 in (22.61 cm) - **Lower (Empty, Float Down) (since 2015):** 3.6 - **M Departure angle (since 2015):** 35 deg - **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2015):** 23.0 deg - **Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 162.8 in (413.51 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 160.8 in (408.43 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 160.7 in (408.18 cm) - **MODEL (since 2016):** 259D - **N Maximum dump angle (since 2015):** 52 deg - **No. Cylinders (since 2015):** 4 - **O Vehicle width (since 2015):** 66.0 in (167.64 cm) - **One Speed Forward (since 2015):** 0 - 6 mph - **One Speed Reverse (since 2015):** 0 - 6 mph - **OPERATING LOAD (since 2016):** 2,900 lbs (1315.42 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 9342 lbs (4237.47 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 9376 lbs (4252.89 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 9636 lbs (4370.82 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 9686 lbs (4393.5 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 9292 lbs (4214.79 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 9327 lbs (4230.66 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 8749 lbs (3968.48 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 8770 lbs (3978.01 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 8726 lbs (3958.05 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 8846 lbs (4012.48 kg) - **OPERATING WIDTH (since 2016):** 66 / 69 - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2015):** 157.9 in (401.07 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2015):** 163.8 in (416.05 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2015):** 151.6 in (385.06 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 148.7 in (377.7 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 148.9 in (378.21 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 146.6 in (372.36 cm) - **P Turning radius from center - machine rear (since 2015):** 61.5 in (156.21 cm) - **Q Turning radius from center - coupler (since 2015):** 54.8 in (139.19 cm) - **R Turning radius from center - bucket (since 2015):** 86.0 in (218.44 cm) - **Raise (since 2015):** 4.4 - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.52 cu yd (0.4 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.58 cu yd (0.44 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.44 cu yd (0.34 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.48 cu yd (0.37 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.54 cu yd (0.41 cu m) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2015):** 2400 rpm - **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (35%) (since 2020):** 2,030 lbs (920.79 kg) - **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%) (since 2019):** 2,030 lbs (920.79 kg) - **Rated operating capacity at 35% (since 2015):** 2030 lbs (920.79 kg) - **Rated operating capacity at 50% (since 2015):** 2900 lbs (1315.42 kg) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 58.2 in (147.83 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 58.7 in (149.1 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 58.8 in (149.35 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 56.1 in (142.49 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 25.7 in (65.28 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 25.8 in (65.53 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 26.2 in (66.55 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 26.3 in (66.8 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 24.1 in (61.21 cm) - **S Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground (since 2015):** 51.4 in (130.56 cm) - **Shank front face reach at level lift arms (since 2015):** 29.7 in (75.44 cm) - **Shank front face reach at level lift arms (since 2015):** 29.8 in (75.69 cm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2015):** 20.4 in (51.82 cm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2015):** 20.5 in (52.07 cm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2015):** 20.3 in (51.56 cm) - **Shank front face reach at minimum lift (since 2015):** 17.8 in (45.21 cm) - **Stroke (since 2015):** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.41 cu yd (0.31 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.33 cu yd (0.25 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.34 cu yd (0.26 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.35 cu yd (0.27 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.39 cu yd (0.3 cu m) - **T Rack back angle at maximum height (since 2015):** 87 deg - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 5402 lbs (2450.31 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 5364 lbs (2433.07 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 5059 lbs (2294.73 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 5010 lbs (2272.5 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 5589 lbs (2535.13 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 5554 lbs (2519.26 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4233 lbs (1920.06 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4029 lbs (1827.53 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4470 lbs (2027.56 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 5800 lbs (2630.84 kg) - **Total (since 2015):** 10.4 - **Two Speed Forward (since 2015):** 0 - 9 mph - **U Bucket pin reach at maximum lift (since 2015):** 9.4 in (23.88 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 68.5 in (173.99 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 74.5 in (189.23 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 68.9 in (175.01 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 74.9 in (190.25 cm) ### Hydraulic - **Pump Flow:** 20.1 gpm (76.08 lpm) - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3335.9 psi ### 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 ### Loader - **Breakout Force:** 5035.4 lbs (2284.02 kg) - **Operating Load:** 2899.1 lbs (1315.01 kg) - **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 (2):** \*\*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. - **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 - With 320 Mm/12.6 In Track:** 1483 in2 - **Ground Contact Area - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track:** 1848 in2 - **Ground Pressure - With 320 Mm/12.6 In Track:** 6 psi - **Ground Pressure - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track:** 4.8 psi - **Note:** Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). - **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) ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 80 amps - **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) - **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 V - **Operating Weight:** 8847.2 lbs (4013.03 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:** 1488.01 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 5.97 psi - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 11.44 ft (3.49 m) ### Weights - **Note:** Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). - **Operating Weight:** 8945 lbs (4057.39 kg) - **Operating Weight - 320 Mm/12.6 In Tracks:** 8846 lbs (4012.48 kg) - **Operating Weight - 400 Mm/15.7 In Tracks:** 8945 lbs (4057.39 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 259D is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, site preparation, and general construction work. It features a vertical lift design, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined jobsite conditions. The 259D is commonly used with buckets, forks, augers, grapples, and other hydraulic attachments. Caterpillar equipped the model with a sealed and pressurized cab, pilot controls, and auxiliary hydraulic capability for attachment operation. As part of the Cat D Series, the 259D is recognized in the compact track loader category for versatility, traction, and performance on uneven or soft ground. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 259D](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jNDY0NzRiODdmZWM0YmI1ZDg4YzhiNjI1ODFhYmRhNSYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ09NTUVSQ0UlMjBDT1JQT1JBVElPTiY4Mjkw) ![Caterpillar 259D photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iM2UzODkzZWIyMDIwOWJmOGJkZTA5NWZiY2I2N2I2YyYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ09NTUVSQ0UlMjBDT1JQT1JBVElPTiY2MDUz) ![Caterpillar 259D photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05YWViZDI3NzljYmRlMzBlZWJkMjI3YmY2YzJjNjE5OSYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ09NTUVSQ0UlMjBDT1JQT1JBVElPTiYzNTQyOQ==) ![Caterpillar 259D photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hOTlhMzllMTZkYmVlYTE3ZjczMWNjOWU2ZDViOGM5ZSYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ09NTUVSQ0UlMjBDT1JQT1JBVElPTiYzMDgyMg==) 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