# 2005 Caterpillar 257B **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 89536977 - **Year:** 2005 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 257B - **Category:** Skid Steer Loaders - **Hours:** 285 - **Serial number:** CAT0257BJSLK03794 - **Location:** Birmingham, AL - **Auction starts:** 2026-10-28 ## Description 2005 Caterpillar 257B Crawler Skid Steer Loader, s/n CAT0257BJSLK03794, Cat 3024CT Diesel, Hydrostatic, with 4 in 1 bucket, rubber tracks, aux hydraulics & ROPS, (Reads 285 Engine Hours) (Runs, Moves, Operates) ( Front Door Glass Missing) NOTE: This unit is being sold AS IS/WHERE IS via Timed Auction and is located in Moncks Corner, SC. For more information & removal arrangements please contact Pete Klimek @ 843-323-6538. (Buyer is responsible for removal. Assistance by consignor or JJ Kane Auctions is not assured.) ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Height:** 6.6667 ft (2.03 m) - **Length:** 11.5 ft (3.51 m) - **Weight:** 7557 lbs (3427.8 kg) - **Width:** 5.5 ft (1.68 m) ## About this model The Caterpillar 257B is a compact track loader often grouped with skid steer loaders in equipment listings and search categories. Built by Caterpillar, the 257B is designed for material handling, grading, loading, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and agricultural applications. It features a tracked undercarriage for improved traction and flotation on soft or uneven ground compared with wheeled skid steer loaders. The machine is commonly used with buckets, forks, augers, and other hydraulic attachments. The Caterpillar 257B is recognized for its compact size, maneuverability, and versatility in confined work areas where stable ground contact is important. ## Photos ![2005 Caterpillar 257B](https://s3.amazonaws.com/equipment.ceg/noimage.jpg)