Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader

Dimensions

Clearance at Max Lift and Dump 8 ft (2 m)
Ground Clearance 10 in (26 cm)
Height – Top of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Length – with Bucket 12 ft (4 m)
Length – without Bucket 9 ft (3 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 3 ft (1 m)
Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket 90 in (229 cm)
Width Over Tracks 6 ft (2 m)

Engine

Aspiration Turbocharged
Bore 4 in (10 cm)
Displacement 183 cu in (2,999 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat 3034 naturally aspirated
Gross Power 63 hp (47 kw)
Net Power 59 hp (44 kw)
Number of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2600 rpm
Stroke 4 in (10 cm)

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow 15 gpm (58 lpm)

Loader

Bucket Capacity 1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Operating Load 2,350 lbs (1,066 kg)
Tipping Angle 4473 degrees

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force – Lift Cylinder 3,490 lbs (1,583 kg)
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 3,532 lbs (1,602 kg)
Fuel Capacity 24 gal (90 l)
Ground Contact Area 1,770 cu in (29,005 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 4.3 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (55 l)
Max Speed – high range 7 mph (11 kph)
Operating Weight 7,676 lbs (3,482 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 1,614 lbs (732 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 2,306 lbs (1,046 kg)
Tipping Load 4,610 lbs (2,091 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 8 mph (12 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 8 mph (12 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 3 gal (10 l)
Engine Crankcase 2 gal (7 l)
Fuel Tank 24 gal (90 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (55 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9 gal (35 l)

Undercarriage

Length of Track on Ground 5 ft (2 m)
Width of Track 15 in (38 cm)

Weights

Operating Weight 7,628 lbs (3,460 kg)
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