Caterpillar 257B2 Compact Track Loader

Cab

FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 8 in (20 cm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 10 ft (3 m)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump 8 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 90 in (229 cm)
Departure Angle 37 degrees
Height – Top of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Length – Track on Ground 59 in (150 cm)
Length – with Bucket 11 ft (3 m)
Length – With Bucket on Ground 135 in (343 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle 50 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 153 in (389 cm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 53 in (135 cm)
Overall Length – Track 75 in (190 cm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 86.9 degrees
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 3 ft (1 m)
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump 30 in (76 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Bucket 86 in (218 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Coupler 56 in (142 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Rear 57 in (145 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket 86 in (219 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – machine rear 57 in (145 cm)
Vehicle Width 66 in (168 cm)
Width Over Tracks 6 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore 3 in (8 cm)
Displacement 134 cu in (2,196 cu cm)
Gross Power 61 hp (45 kw)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 61 hp (45 kw)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Power 30 hp (23 kw)
Hydraulic Power – Calculated 60 hp (45 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow 16 gpm (59 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 26 gpm (98 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Pump Flow 16 gpm (60 lpm)

Loader

Breakout Force 3,954 lbs (1,794 kg)
Operating Load 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 85 amps
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 3,954 lbs (1,794 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3 gal (10 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Capacity 22 gal (84 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (55 l)
Max Speed – high range 7 mph (11 kph)
Max Speed – low range 7 mph (11 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 volts
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 1,870 lbs (848 kg)
Tipping Load 5,350 lbs (2,427 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 7 mph (11 kph)
Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed Option 10 mph (16 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 7 mph (11 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed Option 10 mph (16 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 3 gal (10 l)
Engine Crankcase 2 gal (9 l)
Fuel Tank 22 gal (84 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9 gal (35 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area 1,770 cu in (29,005 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 4.5 psi
Length of Track on Ground 5 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight 8,060 lbs (3,656 kg)
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