- Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket: 86.5 in / 2197 mm
- Ground Contact Area: 1770 in2 / 1.15 m2
- Ground Pressure: 4.5 psi / 31.03 kPa
- Engine Model: C2.2T
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 257B II
The Caterpillar 257B II is a multi terrain loader of about 3.6 t; its C2.2T engine is rated at 56 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7952 lb3607 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 II include published breakout force of 3954 lb / 1793.6 kg, published operating weight of 7952 lb / 3607 kg, published engine power of 61 hp / 45.5 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket” field (86.5 in / 2197 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Contact Area” field (1770 in2 / 1.15 m2) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Pressure” field (4.5 psi / 31.03 kPa) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
What changes with this option
Compared with the base Caterpillar 257B: 15 of 30 published specifications change.
| Section | Specification | Caterpillar 257B | Caterpillar 257B II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 89.02 in / 2261 mm | 86.5 in / 2197 mm |
| Undercarriage | Ground Contact Area | 1767.01 in2 / 1.14 m2 | 1770 in2 / 1.15 m2 |
| Undercarriage | Ground Pressure | 4.36 psi / 30 kPa | 4.5 psi / 31.03 kPa |
| Engine | Engine Model | 3024C T / 3024C T | C2.2T / C2.2T |
| Engine | Gross Power | 61.7 hp / 46 kw | 61 hp / 45.5 kw |
| Engine | Net Power | 57.7 hp / 43 kw | 56 hp / 41.8 kw |
| Engine | Displacement | 134.3 cu in / 2.2 L | 134 cu in / 2.2 L |
| Operational | Operating Weight | 7557.5 lb / 3428 kg | 7952 lb / 3607 kg |
| Operational | Engine Oil Capacity | 2.2 gal / 8 L | 2.7 gal / 10 L |
| Operational | Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal / 77 L | 22.2 gal / 84 L |
| Operational | Max Speed - High Range | 7.1 mph / 11.4 km/h | 7 mph / 11.2 km/h |
| Loader | Breakout Force | 3732.5 lb / 1693 kg | 3954 lb / 1793.6 kg |
| Loader | Operating Load | 2308.3 lb / 1047 kg | 2500 lb / 1134 kg |
| Loader | Tipping Angle | 4620.9 degrees / 4620.8893 degrees | 5344 degrees / 5344 degrees |
| Hydraulic | Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9 psi / 23000 kPa | 483.8 psi / 3335 kPa |
Published only for this option
| Section | Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operational | Max Speed - Low Range | 7 mph | 11.2 km/h |
Not published for this option: Aspiration
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