Caterpillar 259b3 Specs
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Cab
| FOPS | SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I |
| FOPS Level II | SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II |
| ROPS | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Engine
| Bore | 3.7 in (9 cm) |
| Displacement | 201 cu in (0 m) |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.4T |
| Gross Power | 74 hp (55 kw) |
| Gross Power – SAE J1995 | 74 hp (55 kw) |
| Net Power | 71 hp (53 kw) |
| Net Power – SAE 1349 | 71 hp (53 kw) |
| Stroke | 4.7 in (12 cm) |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow |
| Hydraulic Power | 42.8 hp (32 kw) |
| Hydraulic Power – Calculated | 60.3 hp (45 kw) |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Pump Flow | 22 gal/min (83 l/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335 psi |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Loader
| Breakout Force | 4508.5 lbs (2,045 kg) |
| Operating Load | 2949.8 lbs (1,338 kg) |
| Tipping Angle | 5899.6 ° |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 A |
| Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder | 4508 lbs (2,045 kg) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.7 gal (10 l) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.4 gal (9 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal (84 l) |
| Ground Contact Area | 1495 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure | 6 psi |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.6 gal (55 l) |
| Max Speed – high range | 8.5 mph (14 kph) |
| Max Speed – low range | 5.9 mph (9 kph) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V V |
| Operating Weight | 9226.4 lbs (4,185 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load | 2065 lbs (937 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load | 2950 lbs (1,338 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 3000 lbs (1,361 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 5900 lbs (2,676 kg) |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 5.9 mph (9 kph) |
| Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed | 8.5 mph (14 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse | 5.9 mph (9 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed | 8.5 mph (14 kph) |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 2.6 gal (10 l) |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.4 gal (9 l) |
| Fuel Tank | 22.2 gal (84 l) |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5 gal (55 l) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2 gal (35 l) |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 1848 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure | 5 psi |
| Length of Track on Ground | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Width of Track | 15.8 in (40 cm) |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position | 8 in (20 cm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 7.4 ft (2 m) |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 88 in (224 cm) |
| Departure Angle | 35 ° |
| Ground Clearance | 9 in (23 cm) |
| Height – Top of Cab | 6.5 ft (2 m) |
| Length – Track on Ground | 59 in (150 cm) |
| Length – with Bucket | 11.3 ft (3 m) |
| Length – With Bucket on Ground | 135 in (343 cm) |
| Length – Without Bucket | 107 in (272 cm) |
| Length – without Bucket | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 49.5 ° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 152 in (386 cm) |
| Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel | 53 in (135 cm) |
| Overall Length – Track | 79 in (201 cm) |
| Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height | 87 ° |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 2.5 ft (1 m) |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 29 in (74 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Bucket | 86 in (218 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Coupler | 55 in (140 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Rear | 58 in (147 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket | 85.6 in (217 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – machine rear | 58 in (147 cm) |
| Vehicle Width | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Width Over Tracks | 5.8 ft (2 m) |
CATERPILLAR 259B3 Weights
| Operating Weight | 8934 lbs (4,052 kg) |