Specification sheet Compact Track Loader Ref caterpillar-257b-series-2-multi-terrain-loader
Caterpillar 257B Series 2
The Caterpillar 257B Series 2 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 (1,134 kg), and a tipping load of 5,344 lb (2,424 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
7,952lb
3,606.97kg
Engine power
56hp
41.76kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
2,500lb
1,134kg
Tipping load
5,344lb
2,424kg
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders
Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 257B Series 2 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)
01 Engine Specification
| Gross Power | 61hp | 45.5kw |
|---|---|---|
| Net Power | 56hp | 41.8kw |
| Displacement | 134cu in | 2.2L |
| Bore | 3.3in | 83.9mm |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 99.1mm |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 61hp | 45.5kw |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.2 T | |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 56hp | 41.8kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 7952lb | 3607kg |
|---|
03 Power Train Specification
| Travel Speed Forward | 6.9mph | 11.2km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed Reverse | 6.9mph | 11.2km/h |
04 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power | 30.4hp | 22.7kw |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 26 gal/min | |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 15.6 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow |
05 Operating Specifications Specification
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 2500lb | 1134kg |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 1870lb | 848.3kg |
| Ground Contact Area | 1770in2 | 1.2m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 4.5 psi | |
| Tipping Load | 5344lb | 2424kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 3954lb | 1793.6kg |
06 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 22.2gal | 84.1L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5gal | 54.9L |
07 Cab Specification
| Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I | |
| Fops Level Ii | SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II |
08 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 0.84ft in | 254mm |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 90in | 2286mm |
| Departure Angle | 37 degrees | |
| Length - Track On Ground | 59in | 1498.6mm |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 137in | 3479.8mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 106in | 2692.4mm |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 50 degrees | |
| Maximum Overall Height | 156in | 3962.4mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 54.6in | 1386.84mm |
| Overall Length - Track | 75in | 1905mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 86.9 degrees | |
| Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump | 31in | 787.4mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 86.5in | 2197.1mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 66.8in | 1696.72mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 58.2in | 1478.28mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 9.31in | 236.22mm |
| Vehicle Width | 66in | 1676.4mm |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 257B Series 2 compact track loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 257B Series 2 compact track loader has an operating weight of 7,952 lb (3,607 kg).
- How much can a Caterpillar 257B Series 2 compact track loader lift?
- A Caterpillar 257B Series 2 compact track loader has a rated operating capacity of 2,500 lb (1,134 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 257B Series 2 compact track loader have?
- A Caterpillar 257B Series 2 compact track loader is powered by a Cat C2.2 T engine producing 56 hp (41.8 kW).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 257B Series 2 compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 257B Series 2 compact track loader has a ground clearance of 0.8 ft (254 mm).
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.