Caterpillar 259D Compact Track Loader

Air Conditioning System

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.

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 8 in (20 cm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 10 ft (3 m)
Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift 9 in (24 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump 8 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 90 in (228 cm)
Departure Angle 35 degrees
Dump angle 52 degrees
Ground Clearance 9 in (23 cm)
Height – Top of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Length – Track on Ground 59 in (150 cm)
Length – with Bucket 12 ft (4 m)
Length – With Bucket on Ground 137 in (349 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle 52 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 154 in (391 cm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel to Ground 51 in (131 cm)
Overall Height 13 ft (4 m)
Overall Length – Track 79 in (200 cm)
Overall Track Length 7 ft (2 m)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 87 degrees
Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump 24 in (61 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 2 ft (1 m)
Turning Radius from Center – Bucket 86 in (218 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – Coupler 55 in (139 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – machine rear 62 in (156 cm)
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) 66 in (168 cm)
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) 69 in (175 cm)

Engine

Bore 4 in (9 cm)
Displacement 203 cu in (3,327 cu cm)
Engine Make DIT
Engine Model Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Gross Power 74 hp (55 kw)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 74 hp (55 kw)
Net Power 73 hp (55 kw)
Net Power – ISO 9249 74 hp (55 kw)
Net Power – SAE 1349 73 hp (55 kw)
Peak Torque 196 lbs ft (265 nm)
Peak Torque – 1,500 rpm – SAE J1995 195 ft (59 m)
Stroke 5 in (12 cm)
Torque Measured @ 1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow – High Flow – Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 58 hp (43 kw)
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow – Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm (114 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow – Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 39 hp (29 kw)
Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Loader Hydraulic Flow 20 gpm (76 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Pump Flow 20 gpm (76 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force 5,035 lbs (2,284 kg)
Operating Load 2,899 lbs (1,315 kg)
Operating Width 66 in (168 cm)
Tipping Load 5,800 lbs (2,631 kg)

Noise Level

Inside Cab* 83 dB(A)
Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
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.
Outside Cab** 103 dB(A)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 80 amps
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 5,035 lbs (2,284 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 4 gal (14 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 3 gal (11 l)
Fuel Capacity 28 gal (105 l)
Ground Contact Area – With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 1,483 cu in (24,302 cu cm)
Ground Contact Area – With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 1,848 cu in (30,283 cu cm)
Ground Pressure – With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 6 psi
Ground Pressure – With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 4.8 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 13 gal (50 l)
Max Speed – high range 9 mph (14 kph)
Max Speed – low range 6 mph (10 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 volts
Operating Weight 8,847 lbs (4,013 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 2,030 lbs (921 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
Tipping Load 5,800 lbs (2,631 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed – Forward or Reverse – One Speed 6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed – Forward or Reverse – Two Speed 9 mph (14 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 4 gal (14 l)
Engine Crankcase 3 gal (11 l)
Fuel Tank 28 gal (105 l)
Hydraulic System 13 gal (50 l)
Hydraulic Tank 10 gal (39 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area 1,488 cu in (24,386 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 6 psi
Length of Track on Ground 12 ft (4 m)

Weights

Operating Weight 8,945 lbs (4,057 kg)
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