Specification sheet Compact Track Loader Ref caterpillar-257-multi-terrain-loader
Caterpillar 257
The Caterpillar 257 is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 7,676 lb (3,481.78 kg), a 59 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 2,350 lb (1,065.95 kg), and a tipping load of 4,610 lb (2,091.1 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
7,676lb
3,481.78kg
Engine power
59hp
44kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
2,350lb
1,065.95kg
Tipping load
4,610lb
2,091.1kg
Bucket capacity
0.6yd³
0.5m³
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders
Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 257 sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 7,680 lb lighter than 76% (n=182)
- Engine power 59 hp less powerful than 81% (n=167)
- Rated operating capacity 2,350 lb lower-rated than 60% (n=156)
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01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
| Engine Model | 3034T | |
| Gross Power | 63hp | 47kw |
| Net Power | 59hp | 44kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2600rpm | |
| Displacement | 183cu in | 3L |
| Bore | 3.9in | 97.1mm |
| Stroke | 4in | 100.1mm |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Engine Model | Cat 3034 naturally aspirated |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 7676lb | 3481.8kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8gal | 90L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.6gal | 55L |
| Max Speed - High Range | 7mph | 11.2km/h |
03 Power Train Specification
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.5mph | 12.1km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed Reverse | 7.5mph | 12.1km/h |
04 Loader Specification
| Operating Load | 2350lb | 1066kg |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity | 0.6yd3 | 0.5m3 |
05 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 7628lb | 3460.1kg |
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06 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow | 15.2gal/min | 57.2L/min |
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07 Operating Specifications Specification
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 2306lb | 1046kg |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 1614lb | 732.1kg |
| Ground Contact Area | 1770in2 | 1.2m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 4.3 psi | |
| Tipping Load | 4610lb | 2091.1kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 3532lb | 1602.1kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 3490lb | 1583.1kg |
08 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 23.8gal | 90.1L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 1.8gal | 6.9L |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5gal | 54.9L |
09 Dimensions Dimensions
| Width Over Tracks | 5.5ft in | 1676mm |
|---|---|---|
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.64ft in | 2022mm |
| Ground Clearance | 10.12in | 257mm |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.47ft in | 2275mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 2.62ft in | 797mm |
| Length With Bucket | 11.55ft in | 3518mm |
| Length With Out Bucket | 8.87ft in | 2701mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 90.28in | 2293mm |
10 Undercarriage Dimensions
| Length Of Track On Ground | 4.92ft in | 1499mm |
|---|---|---|
| Width Of Track | 15in | 381mm |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.