Caterpillar 255 specifications
Compact track loader · Build 05A
Documented market: North America, EU, Chile, Turkey, Colombia and South Korea. Applicability and evidence
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
9,578 lb / 4,345 kgPublished
Open canopy base configuration.
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
65.9–69.3 in / 1,675–1,760 mm
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
- 65.9 in / 1,675 mmPublishedVehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
- 69.3 in / 1,760 mmPublishedVehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- Engine power
73.0–74.0 hp / 54.4–55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
- 74 hp / 55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedGross Power SAE J1995
- 73.5 hp / 54.8 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedNet Power SAE 1349
- 73 hp / 54.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedNet Power ISO 9249
- Rated operating capacity
2,499–3,570 lb / 1,133–1,619 kg
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Separate ratings retain their stated percentage and configuration.
- 2,499 lb / 1,133 kgPublished35% Tipping Load
- 3,570 lb / 1,619 kgPublished50% Tipping Load
- 2,632 lb / 1,194 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 35%)
- Tipping load
7,140 lb / 3,238 kgPublished
Published base configuration; no optional counterweight.
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
20 gpm / 76 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified
Standard hydraulic flow; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type.
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- North America, EU, Chile, Turkey, Colombia and South Korea.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
Operating weight
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating Weight Open canopy base configuration. Published: 4345 kg / 9,578 lb PDF p. 1 · Weights · 255 · Operating Weight Source footnote 1Source footnote 2Source footnote 3Source footnote 4 | 9,578 lb / 4,345 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) Vehicle width for the track configuration named in the row, not bucket width. Published: 1675 mm / 65.9 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions · 255 · Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) | 65.9 in / 1,675 mmPublished |
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) Vehicle width for the track configuration named in the row, not bucket width. The 400 mm track named in the row replaces the 320 mm narrow track of the p. 1 basis. Published: 1760 mm / 69.3 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions · 255 · Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) | 69.3 in / 1,760 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to Top of Cab Height to top of cab, not maximum raised height. Published: 2115 mm / 83.3 in | 83.3 in / 2,115 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with Bucket on Ground Length with bucket on ground. Published: 3430 mm / 135 in | 135 in / 3,430 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without Bucket Without bucket; source does not state that every attachment is removed. Published: 2800 mm / 110.2 in | 110.2 in / 2,800 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported · Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross Power SAE J1995 Gross engine power; Gross Power SAE J1995. Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 55.4 kW / 74 hp | 74 hp / 55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power SAE 1349 Net engine power; Net Power SAE 1349. Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 54.8 kW / 73.5 hp | 73.5 hp / 54.8 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power ISO 9249 Net engine power; Net Power ISO 9249. Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 54.4 kW / 73 hp | 73 hp / 54.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported · Separate ratings retain their stated percentage and configuration.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
35% Tipping Load 35% tipping-load rating for the published base configuration. Published: 1133 kg / 2,499 lb PDF p. 2 · Operating Specifications · 255 · 35% Tipping Load Source footnote 1Source footnote 5Source footnote 6Source footnote 7 | 2,499 lb / 1,133 kgPublished |
50% Tipping Load 50% tipping-load rating for the published base configuration. The source prints no cab, counterweight or track adjustments for the 50% rating. Published: 1619 kg / 3,570 lb PDF p. 2 · Operating Specifications · 255 · 50% Tipping Load | 3,570 lb / 1,619 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 35%) Optional counterweight, 35% tipping-load rating. This row is the optional-counterweight configuration, so the basis clause "no external counterweights" does not apply to it. Published: 1194 kg / 2,632 lb | 2,632 lb / 1,194 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping Load Published base configuration; no optional counterweight. Published: 3238 kg / 7,140 lb PDF p. 2 · Operating Specifications · 255 · Tipping Load Source footnote 1Source footnote 8Source footnote 9Source footnote 10 | 7,140 lb / 3,238 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Flow Standard hydraulic flow; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type. Published: 76 L/min / 20 gal/min PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: Standard · 255 · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 gpm / 76 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported · High Flow and High Flow XPS have separate rows with the same published flow.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Flow High Flow hydraulic configuration; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type. Published: 113 L/min / 30 gal/min PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: High Flow · 255 · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gpm / 113 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Loader Hydraulic Flow High Flow XPS hydraulic configuration; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type. Published: 113 L/min / 30 gal/min PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: High Flow XPS · 255 · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gpm / 113 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure Standard hydraulic system. Published: 24 130 kPa / 3,500 psi PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: Standard · 255 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3,500 psi / 24,130 kPaPublished |
Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow hydraulic system. Published: 24 130 kPa / 3,500 psi PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: High Flow · 255 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3,500 psi / 24,130 kPaPublished |
Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow XPS hydraulic system. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4,061 psi PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: High Flow XPS · 255 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Document edition and build number do not establish a complete model-year or serial-number range. Published unit pairs are retained without calculation.
- Published option increments and decrements are retained in footnotes; they are not complete operating weights, tipping loads or capacities, and no configured totals are calculated.
Source footnotes
PDF p. 1 basis: 1730 mm (68-inch) low profile bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, 320 mm (12.6-inch) narrow track, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, HD battery with disconnect, standard flow hydraulics, manual coupler and full fluids; no external counterweights and no dual self-level/return-to-dig/work tool positioner.
Applies to operating weight, machine width (2 rows), height, length with bucket, length without bucket / attachment, rated operating capacity (3 rows), tipping load.
PDF p. 2, Enclosed Cab Adds: Operating Weight +82 kg / +180 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to operating weight.
PDF p. 2, Counterweight Adds: Operating Weight +125 kg / +276 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to operating weight.
PDF p. 2, Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds: Operating Weight +54 kg / +119 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to operating weight.
PDF p. 2, Enclosed Cab Adds: Rated Operating Capacity (35%) +17 kg / +38 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to rated operating capacity (2 rows).
PDF p. 2, Counterweight Adds: Rated Operating Capacity (35%) +60 kg / +132 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to rated operating capacity.
PDF p. 2, Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds: Rated Operating Capacity (35%) +13 kg / +28 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to rated operating capacity (2 rows).
PDF p. 2, Enclosed Cab Adds: Tip Load +49 kg / +108 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to tipping load.
PDF p. 2, Counterweight Adds: Tip Load +172 kg / +379 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to tipping load.
PDF p. 2, Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds: Tip Load +36 kg / +79 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to tipping load.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Cat 255 Compact Track Loader
AEHQ8449-06 (06-2026), Build Number 05A · Inspected .
Inspected PDF pp. 1-2 engine, weight, operating specifications, configuration adjustments, hydraulics, dimensions and footnotes; p. 8 edition and regional coverage. Tables and drawings were rendered and visually inspected.
The URL contains 20231009 but the inspected document is the June 2026 revision. Configuration adjustment rows are increments, not complete machine values.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-10-28: second comparison of every figure against its cited page, column and row by Claude and AI agents, with the manufacturer documents re-downloaded and rendered (Bobcat pages read in both US and Metric views); corrections recorded in docs/research/wave3a-source-review.md. No independent human review.