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Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader

Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 257 ➔

The Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader is a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle a variety of tasks with ease. With a turbocharged engine delivering 63 horsepower, this loader offers impressive performance capabilities. It boasts a compact design with dimensions suitable for maneuvering in tight spaces, yet still provides a generous operating load of 2350 pounds and a tipping load of 4610 pounds. Equipped with a hydraulic system pump flow of 15.2 gallons per minute and various operating specifications such as breakout force and ground pressure, the Caterpillar 257 is a reliable and efficient choice for heavy-duty applications.

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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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