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Caterpillar 257B Compact Track Loader

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

The Caterpillar 257B is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, site preparation, and general construction work. It features a rubber track undercarriage for improved flotation and traction on soft, uneven, or muddy ground compared with wheeled skid steer loaders. The 257B is commonly used in landscaping, utility work, agriculture, and light demolition. Caterpillar equipped the model with a vertical lift path for loading trucks and placing materials. Its compact size supports operation in confined job sites, while the tracked design helps reduce ground disturbance and improve stability on challenging terrain.

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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	89 in (226 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear	58 in (148 cm)
Width Over Tracks	6 ft (2 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	134 cu in (2,201 cu cm)
Engine Model	3024C T
Gross Power	62 hp (46 kw)
Net Power	58 hp (43 kw)

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	16 gpm (60 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	3,733 lbs (1,693 kg)
Operating Load	2,308 lbs (1,047 kg)
Tipping Angle	4620.9 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	85 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3 gal (10 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal (8 l)
Fuel Capacity	20 gal (77 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15 gal (55 l)
Max Speed - high range	7 mph (11 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	7,558 lbs (3,428 kg)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	1,767 cu in (28,958 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	4.4 psi
Length of Track on Ground	5 ft (2 m)

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