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 |
|---|
06 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow | 15.2gal/min | 57.2L/min |
|---|
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 |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 257 compact track loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 257 compact track loader has an operating weight of 7,676 lb (3,481.8 kg).
- How much can a Caterpillar 257 compact track loader lift?
- A Caterpillar 257 compact track loader has a rated operating capacity of 2,350 lb (1,066 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 257 compact track loader have?
- A Caterpillar 257 compact track loader is powered by a 3034T engine producing 59 hp (44 kW).
- How much fuel does a Caterpillar 257 compact track loader hold?
- A Caterpillar 257 compact track loader has a fuel capacity of 23.8 gal (90 L).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 257 compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 257 compact track loader has a ground clearance of 10.1 in (257 mm).
- How long is a Caterpillar 257 compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 257 compact track loader has an overall length of 11.6 ft (3,518 mm) with the bucket on the ground.
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.