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Compact Track Loaders 259D3

Comfortable. Performance. Smart.

The Cat® 259D3 Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard, suspended undercarriage system provides superior traction, flotation, stability and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions.

Gross Power - SAE J1995

55.4 kW

Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load

915 kg

Operating Weight

4076 kg

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

  • Quiet and Comfortable
  • Maximum Performance
  • Making Your Job Easier
  • A Smooth Ride
  • Optimized Machine Capability
The industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides the operator with a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Continuing the industry leading trend, the D3 Series also includes as standard, seat mounted adjustable joystick controls for operator comfort.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR Compact Track Loaders 259D3

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995 55.4 kW
Displacement 3.3 l
Net Power 54.6 kW
Bore 94 mm
Engine Model Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Gross Power 55.4 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349 54.6 kW
Stroke 120 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 265 N·m
Net Power - ISO 9249 55.1 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995
55.4 kW
Displacement
3.3 l
Net Power
54.6 kW
Bore
94 mm
Engine Model
Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Gross Power
55.4 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349
54.6 kW
Stroke
120 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
265 N·m
Net Power - ISO 9249
55.1 kW

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 915 kg
Tipping Load 2610 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 2252 kg
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 0.96 m²
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 41.8 kPa
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 1305 kg
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 1.19 m²
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 1390 kg
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 34 kPa
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile 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
915 kg
Tipping Load
2610 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
2252 kg
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
0.96 m²
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
41.8 kPa
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
1305 kg
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
1.19 m²
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
1390 kg
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
34 kPa
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile 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).

Weights

Operating Weight 4076 kg
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile 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
4076 kg
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile 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).

Dimensions

Length - Track on Ground 1499 mm
Overall Length - Track 1999 mm
Height - Top of Cab 2111 mm
Ground Clearance 226 mm
Departure Angle 35°
Maximum Dump Angle 52°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 198 mm
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) 1755 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 1392 mm
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 238 mm
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) 1676 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 1305 mm
Maximum Overall Height 3915 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 2184 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 3075 mm
Length - Without Bucket 2767 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 87°
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile 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).
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 1561 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground 3486 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 2283 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 608 mm
Length - Track on Ground
1499 mm
Overall Length - Track
1999 mm
Height - Top of Cab
2111 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
Departure Angle
35°
Maximum Dump Angle
52°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
198 mm
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
1755 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
1392 mm
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
238 mm
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
1676 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
1305 mm
Maximum Overall Height
3915 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
2184 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
3075 mm
Length - Without Bucket
2767 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
87°
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile 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).
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
1561 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground
3486 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
2283 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
608 mm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 43 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 76 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 29 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow 112 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
43 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
76 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
29 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow
112 l/min

Cab

ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 9.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed 13.7 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
9.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed
13.7 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic System 50 l
Fuel Tank 94 l
Engine Crankcase 11 l
Hydraulic Tank 39 l
Cooling System 14 l
Hydraulic System
50 l
Fuel Tank
94 l
Engine Crankcase
11 l
Hydraulic Tank
39 l
Cooling System
14 l

Air Conditioning System (if equipped)

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.
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.

Noise Level

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)
Inside Cab** 83 dB(A)
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 (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)
Inside Cab**
83 dB(A)
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 (1)
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.

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