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 →◆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 |
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.