Caterpillar 265 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
10,492 lb / 4,759 kgPublished
Open canopy base configuration.
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
75.8 in / 1,925 mmPublished
Vehicle width for the track configuration named in the row, not bucket width.
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
73–74 hp / 54.4–55.2 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
- 74 hp / 55.2 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedGross Power SAE J1995
- 74 hp / 54.9 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedNet Power SAE 1349
- 73 hp / 54.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedNet Power ISO 9249
- Rated operating capacity
2,823–4,033 lb / 1,280–1,829 kg
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Separate ratings retain their stated percentage and configuration. The printed optional-counterweight figure does not equal the base rating plus the printed counterweight increment.
- 2,823 lb / 1,280 kgPublished35% Tipping Load
- 4,033 lb / 1,829 kgPublished50% Tipping Load
- 2,961 lb / 1,342 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 35%)
- Tipping load
8,066 lb / 3,659 kgPublished
Published base configuration; no optional counterweight.
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 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: 4759 kg / 10,492 lb | 10,492 lb / 4,759 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) Vehicle width for the track configuration named in the row, not bucket width. Published: 1925 mm / 75.8 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions · 265 · Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) | 75.8 in / 1,925 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: 3580 mm / 140.9 in | 140.9 in / 3,580 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: 2950 mm / 116.1 in | 116.1 in / 2,950 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: 55.2 kW / 74 hp | 74 hp / 55.2 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power SAE 1349 Net engine power; Net Power SAE 1349. Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 54.9 kW / 74 hp | 74 hp / 54.9 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. The printed optional-counterweight figure does not equal the base rating plus the printed counterweight increment.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
35% Tipping Load 35% tipping-load rating, without optional counterweight. Published: 1280 kg / 2,823 lb PDF p. 2 · Operating Specifications · 265 · 35% Tipping Load | 2,823 lb / 1,280 kgPublished |
50% Tipping Load 50% tipping-load rating, without optional counterweight. The source prints no cab, counterweight or track adjustments for the 50% rating. Published: 1829 kg / 4,033 lb PDF p. 2 · Operating Specifications · 265 · 50% Tipping Load | 4,033 lb / 1,829 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 35%) Optional counterweight at 35% tipping load. This row is the optional-counterweight configuration, so the basis clause "no external counterweights" does not apply to it. The source prints this total as 1342 kg / 2,961 lb, while its base rating (1280 kg / 2,823 lb) plus its printed counterweight increment (+78 kg / +173 lb) gives 1358 kg / 2,996 lb. The printed total is retained; no figure is recalculated. Published: 1342 kg / 2,961 lb | 2,961 lb / 1,342 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping Load Published base configuration; no optional counterweight. Published: 3659 kg / 8,066 lb | 8,066 lb / 3,659 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: 86 L/min / 23 gal/min PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: Standard · 265 · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
| 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 · 265 · 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: 129 L/min / 34 gal/min PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: High Flow XPS · 265 · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 34 gpm / 129 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 · 265 · 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 · 265 · 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 · 265 · 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.
- The separately printed optional-counterweight capacity is retained without reconciling it to the counterweight increment; no calculated total replaces either source row.
Source footnotes
PDF p. 1 basis: 2036 mm (80-inch) low profile bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, 450 mm (17.7-inch) wide 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, 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 / +181 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, Enclosed Cab Adds: Rated Operating Capacity (35%) +34 kg / +75 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%) +78 kg / +173 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to rated operating capacity.
PDF p. 2, Enclosed Cab Adds: Tip Load +97 kg / +214 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to tipping load.
PDF p. 2, Counterweight Adds: Tip Load +224 kg / +494 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to tipping load.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Cat 265 Compact Track Loader
AEHQ8451-04 (10-2025), Build Number 05A · Inspected .
Inspected PDF pp. 1-2 specifications, operating configurations, adjustments, hydraulics and dimensions, and p. 8 region/edition. Relevant pages rendered and visually inspected.
Uses the North American applicable brochure, not the supplied AEHQ8456-00 sheet for AME, South America, ANZ and APD excluding Japan.
The h-cpc product page returned 403 and was not retried. This separately published, public manufacturer CDN brochure returned HTTP 200.
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.