Caterpillar 257B
The Caterpillar 257B is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 7,557.45 lb (3,428 kg), a 57.67 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 2,308.24 lb (1,047 kg), and a tipping load of 4,620.9 lb (2,096.01 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld →◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders
Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 257B sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 7,560 lb lighter than 77% (n=182)
- Engine power 58 hp less powerful than 83% (n=167)
- Rated operating capacity 2,310 lb lower-rated than 63% (n=156)
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01 Engine Specification
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | 3024C T | |
| Gross Power | 61.7hp | 46kw |
| Net Power | 57.7hp | 43kw |
| Displacement | 134.3cu in | 2.2L |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 7557.5lb | 3428kg |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.7gal | 10L |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.2gal | 8L |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.4gal | 77L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.6gal | 55L |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 85amps | |
| Max Speed - High Range | 7.1mph | 11.4km/h |
03 Loader Specification
| Breakout Force | 3732.5lb | 1693kg |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Load | 2308.3lb | 1047kg |
04 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow | 15.9gal/min | 60L/min |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9psi | 23000kPa |
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 | 89.02in | 2261mm |
06 Undercarriage Dimensions
| Length Of Track On Ground | 4.92ft in | 1499mm |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Contact Area | 1767.01in2 | 1.14m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 4.36psi | 30kPa |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 257B compact track loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 257B compact track loader has an operating weight of 7,557.5 lb (3,428 kg).
- How much can a Caterpillar 257B compact track loader lift?
- A Caterpillar 257B compact track loader has a rated operating capacity of 2,308.2 lb (1,047 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 257B compact track loader have?
- A Caterpillar 257B compact track loader is powered by a 3024C T engine producing 57.7 hp (43 kW).
- How much fuel does a Caterpillar 257B compact track loader hold?
- A Caterpillar 257B compact track loader has a fuel capacity of 20.4 gal (77 L).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 257B compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 257B compact track loader has a ground clearance of 10.1 in (257 mm).
- How long is a Caterpillar 257B compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 257B compact track loader has an overall length of 11.5 ft (3,490 mm) with the bucket on the ground.
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.