259D Caterpillar 259D Specifications & Technical Data (2015—2020)
Technical specs - 259D Caterpillar
Specification
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Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Net Power
- 73.20 hp (54.60 kW)
- Gross Power
- 74.30 hp (55.40 kW)
- Displacement
- 203.00 in3 (3.30 L)
- Bore
- 3.70 in (94.00 mm)
- Stroke
- 4.70 in (120.00 mm)
Power train
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 5.90 mile/h (9.50 km/h)
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed
- 8.50 mile/h (13.70 km/h)
Dimensions
- Length of Track on Ground
- 59.00 in (1499.00 mm)
- Length of Track on Ground
- 59.00 in (1499.00 mm)
- Overall Length - Track
- 78.70 in (1999.00 mm)
- Length with Bucket on Ground
- 137.30 in (3486.00 mm)
- Length without Bucket
- 108.90 in (2767.00 mm)
- Height to Top of Cab
- 83.10 in (2111.00 mm)
- Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
- 66.00 in (1676.00 mm)
- Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- 69.00 in (1755.00 mm)
- Maximum Overall Height
- 154.10 in (3915.00 mm)
- Bucket Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 121.00 in (3075.00 mm)
- Bucket Pin Height at Carry Position
- 7.80 in (198.00 mm)
- Reach at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 23.90 in (608.00 mm)
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 89.90 in (2283.00 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.90 in (226.00 mm)
- Departure Angle
- 35° (35°)
- Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- 69.00 in (1755.00 mm)
52°
- Turning Radius from Center – Machine Rear
- 61.50 in (1561.00 mm)
- Turning Radius from Center – Coupler
- 54.80 in (1392.00 mm)
- Turning Radius from Center – Bucket
- 86.00 in (2184.00 mm)
- Maximum Reach with Arms Parallel to Ground
- 51.40 in (1305.00 mm)
- Rack Back Angle at Maximum Height
- 87° (87°)
- Bucket Pin Reach at Maximum Lift
- 9.40 in (238.00 mm)
Hydraulic system
- Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335.00 psi (23000.00 kPa)
- Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 20.00 gal/min (76.00 L/min)
- Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Hydraulic Power (calculated)
- 39.00 hp (29.00 kW)
- Hydraulic Flow – High Flow: Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335.00 psi (23000.00 kPa)
- Hydraulic Flow – High Flow: Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 30.00 gal/min (112.00 L/min)
- Hydraulic Flow – High Flow: Hydraulic Power (calculated)
- 58.00 hp (43.00 kW)
Cab
- Rops
- ISO 3471:2008
- Fops
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- Fops Level II
- ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Operating specifications
- Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
- 2900.00 lb (1315.00 kg)
- Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
- 2030.00 lb (921.00 kg)
- Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
- 1483.00 in² (0.96 m²)
- Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
- 6.00 psi (41.10 kPa)
- Tipping Load
- 5800.00 lb (2631.00 kg)
- Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
- 5035.00 lb (2284.00 kg)
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 3100.00 lb (1406.00 kg)
- Ground Contact Area (400 mm/15.7 in track)
- 1848.00 in2 (1.19 m2)
- Ground Pressure (400 mm/15.7 in track)
- 4.80 psi (33.40 kPa)
Basic model with ROPS cabin and std. shovel with teeth
Special equipment
- Diesel particulate filter
-
No
- LPG motor
-
No
- Burglar proof system
-
No
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Caterpillar 259D user from United States
Moves well, has good lift and power. Easy on fuel too.
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