Caterpillar 259D specifications
Compact track loader · Original 259D
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Document references North America and Europe; exact country/configuration coverage is not established.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Key facts
Published unit pairs take precedence. Calculated equivalents are marked approximate; unspecified gallon and horsepower definitions stay as published.
Metric display selected.
- Operating weight
4,013 kgPublished
Base configuration defined in the p. 13 footnote.
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Two track configurations; machine width is separate from bucket width.
- 1,676 mmPublishedVehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
- 1,755 mmPublishedVehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- Engine power
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Gross and net ratings use different standards; horsepower type is not inferred from the paired units.
- 55.4 kWPublishedGross Power (SAE J1995)
- 54.6 kWPublishedNet Power (SAE 1349)
- 55.1 kWPublishedNet Power (ISO 9249)
- Rated operating capacity
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Separate 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings. The counterweight rating has no explicit percentage basis in its row.
- 921 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load
- 1,315 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load
- 1,406 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- Tipping load
2,631 kgPublished
Base configuration without optional counterweight.
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
76 L/minPublished
Standard flow; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type.
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
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Operating Weight Base configuration defined in the p. 13 footnote. Published: 4013 kg / 8846 lb PDF p. 10 · Weights · 259D · Operating Weight Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 4,013 kgPublished |
Source-supported · Two track configurations; machine width is separate from bucket width.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) With 320 mm / 12.6 in tracks. Published: 1676 mm / 66.0 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 14 · 259D · Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 1,676 mmPublished |
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) With 400 mm / 15.7 in tracks; retain the published 69.0 in figure. Published: 1755 mm / 69.0 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 14 · 259D · Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 1,755 mmPublished |
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Height to Top of Cab Height to cab roof, not maximum raised-arm height. Published: 2111 mm / 83.1 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 5 · 259D · Height to Top of Cab Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 2,111 mmPublished |
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Length with Bucket on Ground Bucket on ground; base equipment in footnote. Published: 3486 mm / 137.3 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 4 · 259D · Length with Bucket on Ground Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 3,486 mmPublished |
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Length without Bucket Without bucket; source does not say all attachments removed. Published: 2767 mm / 108.9 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 3 · 259D · Length without Bucket Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 2,767 mmPublished |
Source-supported · Gross and net ratings use different standards; horsepower type is not inferred from the paired units.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross Power (SAE J1995) Gross, SAE J1995. Published: 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp | 55.4 kWPublished |
Net Power (SAE 1349) Net, source labels the standard SAE 1349. Published: 54.6 kW / 73.2 hp | 54.6 kWPublished |
Net Power (ISO 9249) Net, ISO 9249. Published: 55.1 kW / 73.9 hp | 55.1 kWPublished |
Source-supported · Separate 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings. The counterweight rating has no explicit percentage basis in its row.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load 35% of tipping load, without optional counterweight. Published: 921 kg / 2030 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications · 259D · Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 921 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load 50% of tipping load, without optional counterweight. Published: 1315 kg / 2900 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications · 259D · Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 1,315 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight Optional counterweight. This row does not explicitly state a percentage basis. Published: 1406 kg / 3100 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications · 259D · Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 1,406 kgPublished |
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Tipping Load Base configuration without optional counterweight. Published: 2631 kg / 5800 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications · 259D · Tipping Load Source footnotePDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate. | 2,631 kgPublished |
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Loader Hydraulic Flow Standard flow; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type. Published: 76 L/min / 20 gal/min PDF p. 11 · Hydraulic System – 259D / Standard · 259D · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 76 L/minPublished |
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Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow High Flow configuration; not the High Flow XPS system shown for 279D/289D. Source writes gal/min. Published: 112 L/min / 30 gal/min PDF p. 11 · Hydraulic System – 259D / High Flow · 259D · Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 112 L/minPublished |
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Loader Hydraulic Pressure Standard flow system. Published: 23000 kPa / 3336 psi PDF p. 11 · Hydraulic System – 259D / Standard · 259D · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23,000 kPaPublished |
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow system; maximum pressure. Published: 23000 kPa / 3336 psi PDF p. 11 · Hydraulic System – 259D / High Flow · 259D · Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- AEHQ7220-03 is dated April 2017. A brochure date is not a machine model-year range.
- The source groups several models; this record uses only the 259D rows and columns.
- PDF p. 13 footnote: figures use a 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks for 259D, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, manual quick coupler, and no optional counterweights unless noted. Dimensions are approximate.
- The source gives no serial range or exhaustive country coverage. Its North America/Europe references do not establish that every listed configuration was offered in every country.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Specalog: 239D/249D/259D/279D/289D Compact Track Loaders
AEHQ7220-03 (04-2017) · Inspected .
20 PDF pages. Viewer page numbers equal printed specification page numbers.
Specification tables pp. 10–11; 259D dimension table and configuration footnote p. 13.
Record reviewed by Codex (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription and second comparison against the manufacturer source; applicability limitations retained.