259D3 Compact Track Loader
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.
Engine
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 74.3 hp
- Gross Power
- 74.3 hp
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 73.2 hp
- Bore
- 3.7 in
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Displacement
- 203 in²
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 73.9 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 195 ft·lbf
- Net Power
- 73.2 hp
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 8987 lb
- 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 f
Operating Specifications
- Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
- 2010 lb
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 3060 lb
- Tipping Load
- 5745 lb
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 4965 lb
- Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
- 1848 in²
- 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 f
- Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
- 6.1 psi
- Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
- 2870 lb
- Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
- 4.9 psi
- Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
- 1483 in²
Dimensions
- Overall Length - Track
- 78.7 in
- Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
- 66 in
- Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- 69 in
- Length - Track on Ground
- 59 in
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 137.3 in
- Length - Without Bucket
- 108.9 in
- Maximum Overall Height
- 154.1 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 121 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.8 in
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 23.9 in
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 89.9 in
- Ground Clearance
- 8.9 in
- Departure Angle
- 35°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 52°
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 87°
- Height - Top of Cab
- 83.1 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 61.5 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
- 86 in
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 51.4 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 54.8 in
- 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 f
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 13.2 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 24.8 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 39 hp
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 30 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 20 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 58 hp
Noise Level
- Outside Cab***
- 103 dB(A)
- 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.
- 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 s
- Note (1)
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Inside Cab**
- 83 dB(A)
Shipping
- UPC
- 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 equi
Power Train
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 5.9 mile/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed
- 8.5 mile/h
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