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255
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The Cat® 255 Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard torsion suspension undercarriage system provides superior traction, flotation, stability, and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions.
The Cat® 255 Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard torsion suspension undercarriage system provides superior traction, flotation, stability, and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions

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Specifications

Specification Value Unit
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 74 hp
Engine Model
Net Power - ISO 9249 73 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349 73.5 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 221 lb/ft
Displacement 171 in²
Stroke 4.3 in
Bore 3.5 in
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 2499 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 3570 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight - 35% Tipping Load 2632 lb
Tipping Load 7140 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 5895 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 6746 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 1634 in²
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 2042 in²
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 40.4 kPa
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 4.7 psi
Operating Weight 9578 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight 276 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight 180 lb
Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds to Operating Weight 119 lb
Note
Cooling System 3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 2.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 24.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 9.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 6.9 gal (US)
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 124 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 5.9 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 95.4 in
Departure Angle
Ground Clearance 8.3 in
Height - Top of Cab 83.3 in
Length - Track on Ground 58.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground 135 in
Length - Without Bucket 110.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle
Maximum Overall Height 155.2 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 45.7 in
Overall Length - Track 76.7 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump 21.3 in
Roll Back Angle
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) 82.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 54.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 65.2 in
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) 65.9 in
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) 69.3 in
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 20 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 60.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 70.7 hp
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed 8.5 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 5.7 mile/h
ROPS
FOPS
FOPS Level II
Inside Cab* 80 dB(A)
Outside Cab** 103 dB(A)
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Recyclability

Standard Equipment

  • STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • PERFORMANCE PACKAGES
  • COMFORT PACKAGES
  • TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES
  • RADIO
  • PRODUCT LINK™
  • COOLING FAN
  • GUARDING AND SEALING PACKAGES
  • ELECTRICAL
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • HYDRAULICS
  • POWER TRAIN
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
  • FRAME
  • OTHER

Optional Equipment

  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT