Caterpillar 257D specifications
Compact track loader · 257D
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 8,048 lb / 3,651 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. See each engine rating for emissions applicability.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
8,048 lb / 3,651 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine widthConflicting
Conflicting evidence. The general specification table (p. 1016) prints 1676 mm with 76" for width over tracks. 1676 mm is 66.0 in, and the dimension table (p. 1033) prints 1676 mm / 66.0" for the vehicle width.
- (66 in) / 1,676 mmApproximate conversion · PublishedWidth Over Tracks · as printed in mm
- 76 in / (1,930 mm)Published · Approximate conversionWidth Over Tracks · as printed in in
- 66.0 in / 1,676 mmPublishedVehicle width
- Engine power
72.1–74.3 hp / 53.8–55.4 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWGross (SAE J1995)
- 73.2 hp / 54.6 kWNet (SAE 1349)*
- 72.7 hp / 54.2 kWNet (SAE 1349)†
- 72.1 hp / 53.8 kWNet (SAE 1349)#
- Rated operating capacity
1,960 lb / 889 kg
35% of tipping load
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 1,960 lb / 889 kgPublishedRated operating capacity at 35%
- 2,800 lb / 1,270 kgPublishedRated operating capacity at 50%
The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.
Details and evidence for rated operating capacity- Tipping load
5,600 lb / 2,540 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
20 gpm / 76 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- High hydraulic flow
30 gpm / 112 L/min
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,335 psi / 23,000 kPa
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard
- 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. See each engine rating for emissions applicability.
- 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 All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, one speed, 1,676 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 3651 kg / 8048 lb PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 257D · Operating weight | 8,048 lb / 3,651 kgPublished |
Machine width
Conflicting evidence · The general specification table (p. 1016) prints 1676 mm with 76" for width over tracks. 1676 mm is 66.0 in, and the dimension table (p. 1033) prints 1676 mm / 66.0" for the vehicle width. Both rows are Caterpillar's printed figures, so the 76" figure is kept and no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Width Over Tracks General specification table; width measured over tracks. Metric figure of this row; the row prints 76" beside it, which does not match 1676 mm (66.0 in). Published: 1676 mm PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Width Over Tracks | (66 in) / 1,676 mmApproximate conversion · Published |
Width Over Tracks General specification table; width measured over tracks. Imperial figure of this row; the row prints 1676 mm beside it, which is 66.0 in, not 76 in. Published: 76" PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Width Over Tracks | 76 in / (1,930 mm)Published · Approximate conversion |
Vehicle width All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, one speed, 1,676 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 1676 mm / 66.0" PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 257D · O Vehicle width | 66.0 in / 1,676 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, one speed, 1,676 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 2129 mm / 83.8" PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 257D · E Height to top of cab | 83.8 in / 2,129 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, one speed, 1,676 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 3486 mm / 137.3" PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 257D · D Length with bucket on ground | 137.3 in / 3,486 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, one speed, 1,676 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 2767 mm / 108.9" PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 257D · C Length without bucket | 108.9 in / 2,767 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross (SAE J1995) Gross flywheel rating. Published: 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Gross (SAE J1995) | 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)* Meets Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB, Japan 2011 (Tier 4 Interim) emission standards. Published: 54.6 kW / 73.2 hp PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Net (SAE 1349)* | 73.2 hp / 54.6 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)† Meets Tier 4 Interim, Stage IIIA, Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards OR Tier 2, Stage II, Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards. Published: 54.2 kW / 72.7 hp PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Net (SAE 1349)† | 72.7 hp / 54.2 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)# Meets Tier 4 Interim, Stage IIIA, Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards OR Tier 2, Stage II, Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards. Published: 53.8 kW / 72.1 hp PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Net (SAE 1349)# | 72.1 hp / 53.8 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity at 35% All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, one speed, 1,676 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 889 kg / 1960 lb PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 257D · Rated operating capacity at 35% | 1,960 lb / 889 kgPublished |
Rated operating capacity at 50% All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, one speed, 1,676 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 1270 kg / 2800 lb PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 257D · Rated operating capacity at 50% | 2,800 lb / 1,270 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, one speed, 1,676 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 2540 kg / 5600 lb PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 257D · Tipping load | 5,600 lb / 2,540 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 76 L/min / 20 gpm PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard | 20 gpm / 76 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS XPS hydraulic system. Published: 112 L/min / 30 gpm PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS | 30 gpm / 112 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3335 psi PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Loader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard | 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Loader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS XPS hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3335 psi PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 257D · Loader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS | 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Caterpillar classifies the tracked machine as a Multi Terrain Loader. The handbook lists operating capacity at 35% and 50% of tipping load.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49
SEBD0351-49 · Edition 49 · Inspected .
Manufacturer-authored handbook distributed by Cat dealer MacAllister Machinery. Citations use the PDF viewer page. Section 15 gives the skid-steer specification and dimension tables.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-11-08: second comparison of every figure by Claude: the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row by script, and every cited table cell read again from the rendered page by separate readers who did not see the transcription; the New Holland viewer pages read by eye. No independent human review.