CAT 257 Compact Track Loader

Dimensions

Length w/ Bucket 138.5 in (3518 mm)
Length w/o Bucket 106 in (2701 mm)
Width Over Tracks 66 in (1676 mm)
Height To Top Of Cab 80 in (2022 mm)
Ground Clearance 10.1 in (257 mm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 89.6 in (2275 mm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 31.4 in (797 mm)
Turning Radius From Center w/ Bucket 90.3 in (2293 mm)

CAT 257 Compact Track Loader Weight

Weight

Operating Weight 7628 lb (3460 kg)
GP Bucket Weight, 66 in 476 lb (216 kg)
Multi-Purpose Bucket Weight, 66 in 769 lb (349 kg)
Utility Bucket Weight, 66 in 498 lb (226 kg)
Light Material Bucket Weight, 72 in 566 lb (257 kg)
Pallet Fork Weight, 42 in 428 lb (194 kg)
Utility Fork Weight, 66 in 430 lb) (195 kg)

Loader Performance

GP Bucket Capacity (Standard) 0.44 yd3 (0.4 m3)
GP Bucket Width (Standard) 66 in (1676 mm)
Rated Operating Capacity – 50% Tipping Load 2306 lb (1046 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity – 35% Tipping Load 1614 lb (732 kg)
Tipping Load 4610 lb (2091 kg)
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 3532 lb (1602 kg)
Breakout Force – Lift Cylinder 3490 lb (1583 kg)

CAT 257 Compact Track Loader Undercarriage Specs

Undercarriage

Width Of Track 15 in (381 mm)
Length Of Track On Ground 59 in (1499 mm)
Ground Contact Area 1770 in2 (1.2 m2)
Ground Pressure 4.3 psi (29.6 kPa)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 4
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model CAT 3034T
Displacement 183 cu in (3 L)
Bore 3.82 in (97 mm)
Stroke 3.94 in (100 mm)
Gross Power 63 hp (47 kw)
Net Power 59 hp (44 kw)
Power Measured @ 2600 rpm
Aspiration Turbocharged

CAT 257 Compact Track Loader Specs

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 7628 lb (3460 kg)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Alternator 85 amps
Battery 12 V, 52 Ah, CCA 650, 24 BCI heavy-duty battery

Power Train

Type Hydrostatic Transmission
Motors 2 fixed displacement motors which provide power to the final drive motors that drive the tracks
Max Forward Speed 7.5 mph (12 km/h)
Max Reverse Speed 7.5 mph (12 km/h)
Parking Brake The parking brake is spring-applied and hydraulically released

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow 15.2 gal/min (57.2 L/min)
Pump Type Dual, closed-loop, axial piston hydrostatic pumps are driven directly off the engine
Auxiliary Hydraulics ON/OFF auxiliary hydraulics are standard for work tool operation. Proportional auxiliary hydraulics are optionally available
Joystick Controls Cat 257 is controlled by 2 pilot-operated joysticks

CAT 257 Compact Track Loader Capacity

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 23.8 gal (90 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 1.8 gal (7 L)
Cooling System Capacity 2.6 gal (10 L)
Hydraulic System Capacity 14.5 gal (55 L)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 9.2 gal (35 L)
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