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The Cat® 255 Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard torsion suspension undercarriage system provides superior traction, flotation, stability, and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions

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Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995
74.3 HP
Net Power - SAE 1349
73.5 HP
Bore
4.3 in
Stroke
3.5 in
Displacement
171 in²
Net Power - ISO 9249
73 HP
Engine Model
Cat® C2.8T (turbo)

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
2499 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
2631 lb
Tipping Load
7140 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
6746 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
1582 in²
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
4.9 psi
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
1977 in²
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
3570 lb
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
41.8 psi

Dimensions

Length - Track on Ground
58.5 in
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
69.3 in
Overall Length - Track
76.7 in
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
65.9 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground
135 in
Length - Without Bucket
110.2 in
Maximum Overall Height
155.2 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
124 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
7.7 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
95.4 in
Ground Clearance
8.3 in
Departure Angle
30.6°
Maximum Dump Angle
43.6°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
85.2°
Height - Top of Cab
83.3 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
45.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
54.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
65.2 in

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic Tank
6.9 gal (US)
Cooling System
3 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
9.7 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
2.2 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
25.1 gal (US)

Cab

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

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
60.9 HP
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
46.4 HP
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow
30 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
23 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3500 psi

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed
9.1 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
5.7 mile/h

Shipping

UPC
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