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Caterpillar 257 Compact Track Loader

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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General Specifications

Dimensions

Clearance at Max Lift and Dump8 ft (2 m)
Ground Clearance10 in (26 cm)
Height - Top of Cab7 ft (2 m)
Length - with Bucket12 ft (4 m)
Length - without Bucket9 ft (3 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump3 ft (1 m)
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket90 in (229 cm)
Width Over Tracks6 ft (2 m)

Engine

AspirationTurbocharged
Bore4 in (10 cm)
Displacement183 cu in (2,999 cu cm)
Engine ModelCat 3034 naturally aspirated
Gross Power63 hp (47 kw)
Net Power59 hp (44 kw)
Number of Cylinders4
Power Measured @2600 rpm
Stroke4 in (10 cm)

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow15 gpm (58 lpm)

Loader

Bucket Capacity1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Operating Load2,350 lbs (1,066 kg)
Tipping Angle4473 degrees

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder3,490 lbs (1,583 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3,532 lbs (1,602 kg)
Fuel Capacity24 gal (90 l)
Ground Contact Area1,770 cu in (29,005 cu cm)
Ground Pressure4.3 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15 gal (55 l)
Max Speed - high range7 mph (11 kph)
Operating Weight7,676 lbs (3,482 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load1,614 lbs (732 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load2,306 lbs (1,046 kg)
Tipping Load4,610 lbs (2,091 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward8 mph (12 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse8 mph (12 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System3 gal (10 l)
Engine Crankcase2 gal (7 l)
Fuel Tank24 gal (90 l)
Hydraulic System15 gal (55 l)
Hydraulic Tank9 gal (35 l)

Undercarriage

Length of Track on Ground5 ft (2 m)
Width of Track15 in (38 cm)

Weights

Operating Weight7,628 lbs (3,460 kg)

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