# 2019 Caterpillar 259D CAB for Sale in Princeton , TX

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/compact-track-loaders/259d_cab/id/88975077>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $28,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88975077
- **Year:** 2019
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 259D CAB
- **Category:** Compact Track Loaders
- **Hours:** 3632
- **Serial number:** FTL21282
- **Location:** Princeton , TX

## Description

2 Speed Travel, Air Conditioner, Anti-theft System, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - Standard Flow, Bucket, Coupler Type - Hydraulic, Emissions Level - EPA - Tier4, Emissions Level - EU - Stage3b, Emissions Level - Japan - 2014 Regulation, Emissions Level - Korea - Korea-Tier4, Emissions Level - Switzerland - Switzerland, Heater / Defroster, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Radio - AM FM Radio, Regulatory Status, Ride Control, ROPS - Enclosed, Self Leveling

## 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:** No
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** No

### ENGINE

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

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Coolers:** Good
- **Fan:** Good
- **Radiator:** Good
- **Water Pump:** Good

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

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

### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS

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

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No

### BUCKET

- **Bucket Capacity:** 72
- **Notes - BUCKET:** CAT- DENTS ON TOP. BOTTOM IS WORN OUT

### UNDERCARRIAGE

- **Track / Belt Width:** 12.5

### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS

- **comment 1:** NO BOOKS.
- **comment 2:** ENGINE STARTS AND OPERATES PROPERLY- SOME OIL SEEPING AROUND
- **comment 3:** MACHINE TRACKS STRAIGHT. RABBIT SPEED INOP
- **comment 4:** MACHINE STEERS AND COUNTER STEERS PROPERLY.
- **comment 5:** IMPLEMENTS OPERATE PROPERLY- NO LEAKS FOUND. SELF LEVELING INOP.

## 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 (since 2016):** 73 hp (54.44 kw)
- **MODEL (since 2016):** 259D
- **OPERATING LOAD (since 2016):** 2,900 lbs (1315.19 kg)
- **OPERATING WIDTH (since 2016):** 66 / 69
- **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (35%) (since 2020):** 2,030 lbs (920.63 kg)
- **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%) (since 2019):** 2,030 lbs (920.63 kg)

### 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 (2283.63 kg)
- **Operating Load:** 2899.1 lbs (1314.78 kg)
- **Operating Width:** 66 in (167.64 cm)
- **Tipping Load:** 5800.4 lbs (2630.57 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 (2283.45 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 (4012.34 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 2030 lbs (920.63 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load:** 2900 lbs (1315.19 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight:** 3100 lbs (1405.9 kg)
- **Tipping Load:** 5800 lbs (2630.39 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 (4056.69 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 259D is a compact track loader designed for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and material handling applications. It features a vertical lift design, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined job sites. The 259D is commonly equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow for attachments, and a sealed, pressurized cab option for operator comfort. Typical uses include grading, loading, trench backfilling, snow removal, and site cleanup. As part of Caterpillar's D Series, the 259D is known for compatibility with a wide range of buckets, forks, augers, and other work tools.

## Photos

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