- Width Over Tracks: 5.5 ft / 1676 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.64 ft / 2022 mm
- Ground Clearance: 10.12 in / 257 mm
- Clearance At Max Lift And Dump: 7.47 ft / 2275 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 257
The Caterpillar 257 is a multi terrain loader of about 3.5 t, powered by a 59 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7676 lb3481.8 kg
03Selected published values43
Multi-terrain loaders are commonly used for loading and attachment work where low ground pressure and tracked mobility are useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 257 include published bucket capacity of 0.6 yd3 / 0.5 m3, published operating weight of 7676 lb / 3481.8 kg, published engine power of 63 hp / 47 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tracks” field (5.5 ft / 1676 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (6.64 ft / 2022 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (10.12 in / 257 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Width Over Tracks5.5 ft1676 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.64 ft2022 mm
Ground Clearance10.12 in257 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.47 ft2275 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.62 ft797 mm
Length With Bucket11.55 ft3518 mm
Length With Out Bucket8.87 ft2701 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket90.28 in2293 mm
Undercarriage
Length Of Track On Ground4.92 ft1499 mm
Width Of Track15 in381 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3034T3034T
Gross Power63 hp47 kw
Net Power59 hp44 kw
Power Measured @2600 rpm2600 rpm
Displacement183 cu in3 L
Bore3.9 in97.1 mm
Stroke4 in100.1 mm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight7676 lb3481.8 kg
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal90 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal55 L
Max Speed - High Range7 mph11.2 km/h
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward7.5 mph12.1 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7.5 mph12.1 km/h
Loader
Operating Load2350 lb1066 kg
Tipping Angle4473 degrees4473 degrees
Bucket Capacity0.6 yd30.5 m3
Weights
Operating Weight7628 lb3460.1 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow15.2 gal/min57.2 L/min
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load2306 lb1046 kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load1614 lb732.1 kg
Ground Contact Area1770 in21.2 m2
Ground Pressure4.3 psi4.3 psi
Tipping Load4610 lb2091.1 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3532 lb1602.1 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder3490 lb1583.1 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2.6 gal9.9 L
Fuel Tank23.8 gal90.1 L
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal34.9 L
Engine Crankcase1.8 gal6.9 L
Hydraulic System14.5 gal54.9 L
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