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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
Multi Terrain Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7952 lb3607 kg
03Selected published values31
Published highlights
  • 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
Typical use

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.

Buyer review notes
  • 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.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 257BCaterpillar 257B II
DimensionsTurning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket89.02 in / 2261 mm86.5 in / 2197 mm
UndercarriageGround Contact Area1767.01 in2 / 1.14 m21770 in2 / 1.15 m2
UndercarriageGround Pressure4.36 psi / 30 kPa4.5 psi / 31.03 kPa
EngineEngine Model3024C T / 3024C TC2.2T / C2.2T
EngineGross Power61.7 hp / 46 kw61 hp / 45.5 kw
EngineNet Power57.7 hp / 43 kw56 hp / 41.8 kw
EngineDisplacement134.3 cu in / 2.2 L134 cu in / 2.2 L
OperationalOperating Weight7557.5 lb / 3428 kg7952 lb / 3607 kg
OperationalEngine Oil Capacity2.2 gal / 8 L2.7 gal / 10 L
OperationalFuel Capacity20.4 gal / 77 L22.2 gal / 84 L
OperationalMax Speed - High Range7.1 mph / 11.4 km/h7 mph / 11.2 km/h
LoaderBreakout Force3732.5 lb / 1693 kg3954 lb / 1793.6 kg
LoaderOperating Load2308.3 lb / 1047 kg2500 lb / 1134 kg
LoaderTipping Angle4620.9 degrees / 4620.8893 degrees5344 degrees / 5344 degrees
HydraulicRelief Valve Pressure3335.9 psi / 23000 kPa483.8 psi / 3335 kPa

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
OperationalMax Speed - Low Range7 mph11.2 km/h

Not published for this option: Aspiration

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