# 1997 Caterpillar D250E for Sale in Wittenberg, WI **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $32,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89571265 - **Year:** 1997 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** D250E - **Category:** Off-Highway Trucks - **Serial number:** 5TN01132 - **Stock number:** 2186M - **Location:** Wittenberg, WI ## Description 5 fwd/ 2 rev powershift trans, Michelin 23.5R25 tires, hyd brakes, hyd steer, all good glass, 16 yard box, 11' 2" high, 23' 6" base length, 33' long, 9' 2" wide ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **capacity:** 50000 - **capacityUnit:** pound - **drive:** 6WD - **horsepower:** 260 - **horsepowerUnit:** horsepower - **airconditioning:** Yes - **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR - **enginemodel:** 3306DITA - **heater:** Yes - **transmissiontype:** Powershift - **fronttirepercentremaining:** 75 - **reartirepercentremaining:** 75 - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **fuelcapacity:** 95 - **fuelcapacityUnit:** gallon ## 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) ### General Specifications - **Approx. Weight (since 1995):** 44397 lbs (20135 kg) - **Capacity Metric Tons (U.S. Tons (since 1995):** 25.0 tons (22.7 tonnes) - **Dimensions Height (since 1995):** 132 in (3.35 m) - **Dimensions m Loading Height (since 1995):** 106 in (2.7 m) - **Dumping Height (55°) (since 1995):** 244 in (6.2 m) - **Flywheel Horsepower (since 1995):** 260 hp (194 kW) - **Flywheel Kilowatts (Horse- power (since 1995):** 260 hp (194 kW) - **Length (since 1995):** 391 in (9.94 m) - **Loading Height (since 1995):** 106 in (2.7 m) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 1995):** 5TN - **Special Arrangement - Container Carriers \[Custom product; dealer availability applies\] (since 1998):** Available - **Special Arrangement - Extended Chassis \[Custom product; dealer availability applies\] (since 1998):** Available - **Special Arrangement - Refuse Haulers \[Custom product; dealer availability applies\] (since 1998):** Available - **Tire Size (since 1995):** 23.5R25 - **Turning Circle (since 1995):** 293 in (7.44 m) - **Width (since 1995):** 108 in (2.74 m) ### 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 articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in mining, quarrying, and large earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's E-series truck line and is built for rough terrain, high-capacity transport, and continuous duty cycles. The D250E features a heavy-duty frame, articulated steering, and a dump body suited to bulk material movement. It is commonly used in construction and site development where traction, stability, and payload efficiency are required. The model is recognized for its off-road mobility, serviceability, and integration into fleet operations for material handling in demanding environments. ## Photos ![1997 Caterpillar D250E](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11055847918&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=hs0allSVkuewCNxzcn6Sn6OfdAmPUs5j) ![1997 Caterpillar D250E photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11055847922&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=hs0allSVkufVR7ZejI2i9qw7FsR8%2b4Dn) ![1997 Caterpillar D250E photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11055847977&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=hs0allSVkucTRbAJ29ZMNehCcIRIdRGm) ![1997 Caterpillar D250E photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11055847980&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=hs0allSVkufwHeH4KdBVvStUP6ShU7%2fB) ![1997 Caterpillar D250E photo 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