# 1997 Caterpillar D250E for Sale in Chicago, Il

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/off-highway-trucks/d250e/id/89249449>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89249449
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** D250E
- **Category:** Off-Highway Trucks
- **Hours:** 10328
- **Serial number:** 5TN01169
- **Location:** Chicago, Il
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-24

## Description

Located in Lane 8 Spot 44, 1997 US EPA Label, 23.5R25 Tires Closing Time: 2026-09-24 08:42:30 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Body Capacities

- **Heaped (Sae 2:1):** 18 cu yd
- **Struck:** 13.8 cu yd

### Body Hoist

- **Lower Time:** 7 s
- **Raise Time:** 10 s

### Body Plate Thickness

- **Base:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm)
- **Front:** 0.4 in (1.02 cm)
- **Side:** 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

### Dimensions

- **Dump Height:** 20.35 ft (6.2 m)
- **Height:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Length:** 32.5833 ft (9.93 m)
- **Overall Height:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Overall Length:** 32.62 ft (9.94 m)
- **Overall Width:** 8.99 ft (2.74 m)
- **Weight:** 46750 lbs (21205.47 kg)
- **Width:** 9 ft (2.74 m)

### Dump

- **Dump Angle:** 55 degrees
- **Rated Payload:** 50044.94 lbs (22700.03 kg)

### Engine

- **Engine Model:** 3306
- **Flywheel Power:** 260 hp (193.89 kw)
- **Gross Power:** 260 hp (193.89 kw)

### Operating Weights

- **Total - Empty:** 44390.1 lbs (20135.04 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 16.7 gal (63.21 l)
- **Engine Crankcase:** 7.4 gal (28.01 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 95.1 gal (359.95 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 52.9 gal (200.23 l)
- **Transmission:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 3.9 mph (6.28 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 6.7 mph (10.78 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 11 mph (17.7 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 19.2 mph (30.9 kph)
- **Forward - 5:** 31.7 mph (51.02 kph)
- **Reverse - 1:** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 11.5 mph (18.51 kph)

### Weights

- **Total Empty:** 44397 lbs (20138.17 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar D250E is an off-highway truck designed for hauling large material loads in mining, quarry, and heavy construction applications. Part of Caterpillar's articulated truck lineup, the D250E is built for rough terrain operation and high-capacity transport on unpaved job sites. It features a heavy-duty chassis, articulated steering, and a dump body configured for efficient material movement. The model is used in earthmoving, aggregate handling, and site development where durable haul equipment is required. The Caterpillar D250E remains a recognized machine in the off-highway truck category for industrial material transport and demanding field conditions.

## Photos

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