Caterpillar 259B3 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 7 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 88 in (224 cm)
Departure Angle 35 degrees
Ground Clearance 9 in (23 cm)
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 49.5 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 152 in (386 cm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 53 in (135 cm)
Overall Length – Track 79 in (201 cm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 87 degrees
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 3 ft (1 m)
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump 29 in (74 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Bucket 86 in (218 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Coupler 55 in (140 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Rear 58 in (147 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket 86 in (217 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – machine rear 58 in (147 cm)
Vehicle Width 66 in (168 cm)
Width Over Tracks 6 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore 4 in (9 cm)
Displacement 201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C3.4T
Gross Power 74 hp (55 kw)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 74 hp (55 kw)
Net Power 71 hp (53 kw)
Net Power – SAE 1349 71 hp (53 kw)
Stroke 5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow
Hydraulic Power 43 hp (32 kw)
Hydraulic Power – Calculated 60 hp (45 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Pump Flow 22 gpm (83 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335 psi

Loader

Breakout Force 4,509 lbs (2,045 kg)
Operating Load 2,950 lbs (1,338 kg)
Tipping Angle 5899.6 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 90 amps
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 4,508 lbs (2,045 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3 gal (10 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 gal (9 l)
Fuel Capacity 22 gal (84 l)
Ground Contact Area 1,495 cu in (24,499 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 6 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (55 l)
Max Speed – high range 9 mph (14 kph)
Max Speed – low range 6 mph (9 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 volts
Operating Weight 9,226 lbs (4,185 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 2,065 lbs (937 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 2,950 lbs (1,338 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
Tipping Load 5,900 lbs (2,676 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed 9 mph (14 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed 9 mph (14 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 3 gal (10 l)
Engine Crankcase 2 gal (9 l)
Fuel Tank 22 gal (84 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (55 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9 gal (35 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area 1,848 cu in (30,283 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 5 psi
Length of Track on Ground 5 ft (2 m)
Width of Track 16 in (40 cm)

Weights

Operating Weight 8,934 lbs (4,052 kg)
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