Specification sheet Compact Track Loader Ref caterpillar-257b-ii-multi-terrain-loader

Caterpillar 257B II

The Caterpillar 257B II is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 7,952 lb (3,606.97 kg), a 56 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 2,500 lb (1,133.99 kg), and a tipping load of 5,344 lb (2,424 kg).

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Operating weight
7,952lb
3,606.97kg
Engine power
56hp
41.76kW
Net Power
Rated operating capacity
2,500lb
1,133.99kg
Tipping load
5,344lb † — value reconstructed from related published figures
2,424kg

◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders

Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 257B II sits below the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 7,950 lb lighter than 71% (n=182)
  • Engine power 56 hp less powerful than 87% (n=167)
  • Rated operating capacity 2,500 lb lower-rated than 56% (n=156)

◇Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

2022C257D3490A2701B1499E
Side elevation
2022C1676F
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Engine Make 2236
Engine Model C2.2T
Gross Power 61hp 45.5kw
Net Power 56hp 41.8kw
Displacement 134cu in 2.2L

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 7952lb 3607kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 2.7gal 10L
Engine Oil Capacity 2.7gal 10L
Fuel Capacity 22.2gal 84L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 14.6gal 55L
Operating Voltage 12V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 85amps
Max Speed - Low Range 7mph 11.2km/h
Max Speed - High Range 7mph 11.2km/h

03 Loader Specification

Breakout Force 3954lb 1793.6kg
Operating Load 2500lb 1134kg

04 Hydraulic Specification

Pump Flow 15.9gal/min 60L/min
Relief Valve Pressure 483.8psi 3335kPa

05 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 7.48ft in 2278mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 2.6ft in 790mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear 58.23in 1479mm
Length With Bucket 11.46ft in 3490mm
Length With Out Bucket 8.87ft in 2701mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket 86.5in 2197mm

06 Undercarriage Dimensions

Length Of Track On Ground 4.92ft in 1499mm
Ground Contact Area 1770in2 1.15m2
Ground Pressure 4.5psi 31.03kPa

Data notes

†

Derived value. tipping load was not published directly in a usable form by the source. It was reconstructed from related published figures and accepted only after validating against the expected relationship between specifications for this machine class.

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.