- 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: 7.48 ft / 2278 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 257B
The Caterpillar 257B is a 3.4 t-class multi terrain loader with a 57.7 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7557.5 lb3428 kg
03Selected published values31
Multi-terrain loaders are commonly used for loading and attachment work where low ground pressure and tracked mobility are useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 257B include published breakout force of 3732.5 lb / 1693 kg, published operating weight of 7557.5 lb / 3428 kg, published engine power of 61.7 hp / 46 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 Dump7.48 ft2278 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.6 ft790 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear58.23 in1479 mm
Length With Bucket11.46 ft3490 mm
Length With Out Bucket8.87 ft2701 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket89.02 in2261 mm
Undercarriage
Length Of Track On Ground4.92 ft1499 mm
Ground Contact Area1767.01 in21.14 m2
Ground Pressure4.36 psi30 kPa
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3024C T3024C T
Gross Power61.7 hp46 kw
Net Power57.7 hp43 kw
Displacement134.3 cu in2.2 L
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight7557.5 lb3428 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.2 gal8 L
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal77 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal55 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage85 amps85 amps
Max Speed - High Range7.1 mph11.4 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force3732.5 lb1693 kg
Operating Load2308.3 lb1047 kg
Tipping Angle4620.9 degrees4620.8893 degrees
Hydraulic
Pump Flow15.9 gal/min60 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335.9 psi23000 kPa
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