- Width Over Tracks: 5.76 ft / 1755 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.52 ft / 1986 mm
- Ground Clearance: 9 in / 228.6 mm
- Clearance At Max Lift And Dump: 7.36 ft / 2243 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 259B Series 3
The Caterpillar 259B Series 3 pairs the C3.4 DIT engine (71 hp) with an operating weight near 4.2 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight9226.4 lb4185 kg
03Selected published values81
Multi-terrain loaders are commonly used for loading and attachment work where low ground pressure and tracked mobility are useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 259B Series 3 include published breakout force of 4508.5 lb / 2045 kg, published operating weight of 9226.4 lb / 4185 kg, published engine power of 74 hp / 55.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tracks” field (5.76 ft / 1755 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (6.52 ft / 1986 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (9 in / 228.6 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 Tracks5.76 ft1755 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.52 ft1986 mm
Ground Clearance9 in228.6 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.36 ft2243 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.43 ft740 mm
Length - Track On Ground59 in1498.6 mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground135 in3429 mm
Length - Without Bucket107 in2717.8 mm
Length With Out Bucket8.94 ft2722 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10 ft0.26 m
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump88 in2235.2 mm
Departure Angle35 degrees35 degrees
Height - Top Of Cab6.5 in0.17 m
Turn Radius From Center - Rear58 in1473.2 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket85.6 in2174 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear57.92 in1471 mm
Vehicle Width66 in1676.4 mm
Length With Bucket11.26 ft3432 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in203.2 mm
Maximum Dump Angle49.5 degrees49.5 degrees
Maximum Overall Height152 in3860.8 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel53 in1346.2 mm
Overall Length - Track79 in2006.6 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height87 degrees87 degrees
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump29 in736.6 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket86 in2184.4 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler55 in1397 mm
Undercarriage
Length Of Track On Ground4.91 ft1495 mm
Width Of Track15.75 in400 mm
Ground Pressure5 psi34.48 kPa
Ground Contact Area1848 in21.2 m2
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC3.4 DITC3.4 DIT
Gross Power74 hp55.2 kw
Net Power71 hp53 kw
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199574 hp55.2 kw
Net Power - Sae 134971 hp53 kw
Operational
Operating Weight9226.4 lb4185 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal84 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.4 gal9 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal55 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Max Speed - Low Range5.9 mph9.5 km/h
Max Speed - High Range8.5 mph13.7 km/h
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed8.5 mph13.7 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed8.5 mph13.7 km/h
Travel Speed Forward5.9 mph9.5 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse5.9 mph9.5 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force4508.5 lb2045 kg
Operating Load2949.8 lb1338 kg
Tipping Angle5899.6 degrees5899.5697 degrees
Weights
Operating Weight8934 lb4052.4 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow22 gal/min83 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335 psi22994 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow (1)StandardStandard
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow (2)High FlowHigh Flow
Hydraulic Power - Calculated60.3 hp45 kw
Loader Hydraulic Flow (1)22 gal/min22 gal/min
Loader Hydraulic Flow (2)31 gal/min31 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load2950 lb1338.1 kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2065 lb936.7 kg
Ground Contact Area1495 in21 m2
Ground Pressure6 psi6 psi
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight3000 lb1360.8 kg
Tipping Load5900 lb2676.2 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder4508 lb2044.8 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2.6 gal9.9 L
Fuel Tank22.2 gal84.1 L
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal34.9 L
Engine Crankcase2.4 gal9.1 L
Hydraulic System14.5 gal54.9 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level ISAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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