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.
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm |
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 3075 mm |
| Overall Length - Track | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) | 1755 mm |
| Length - Track on Ground | 1499 mm |
| 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). |
| Length - Without Bucket | 2767 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 3486 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 2111 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 3915 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 198 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 2283 mm |
| Departure Angle | 35° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52° |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 1561 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 1392 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 1305 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87° |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 238 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 2184 mm |
| Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) | 1676 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 608 mm |
| Net Power | 54.6 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 54.6 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 265 N·m |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 55.1 kW |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 55.4 kW |
| Bore | 94 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Displacement | 3.3 l |
| Gross Power | 55.4 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track | 34 kPa |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 1390 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). |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 1305 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 915 kg |
| Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track | 1.19 m² |
| 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 |
| Tipping Load | 2610 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 2252 kg |
| Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) |
| Outside Cab*** | 103 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| 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 (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. |
| Hydraulic Tank | 39 l |
| Fuel Tank | 94 l |
| Hydraulic System | 50 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 11 l |
| Cooling System | 14 l |
| 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 |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 9.5 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed | 13.7 km/h |
| 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 - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 43 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 112 l/min |
| 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. |
