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Compact Track Loaders 255

Cat® Compact Track Loaders feature a steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in applications where maintenance, operator technique and underfoot conditions may not be ideally suited for a Multi Terrain Loader or Skid Steer Loader.

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Compact Track Loaders 255

Cat® Compact Track Loaders feature a steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in applications where maintenance, operator technique and underfoot conditions may not be ideally suited for a Multi Terrain Loader or Skid Steer Loader.

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Units: US Metric

Specification	Value
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008

Units: US Metric

Specification	Value
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.7 in 195 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	124 in 3150 mm
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	5.9 in 151 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	95.4 in 2424 mm
Departure Angle	30.6°
Ground Clearance	8.3 in 212 mm
Height - Top of Cab	83.3 in 2115 mm
Length - Track on Ground	58.5 in 1485 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground	135 in 3430 mm
Length - Without Bucket	110.2 in 2800 mm
Maximum Dump Angle	43.6°
Maximum Overall Height	155.2 in 3941 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	45.7 in 1162 mm
Overall Length - Track	76.7 in 1948 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	85.2°
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	21.3 in 540 mm
Roll Back Angle	27°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	82.9 in 2105 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	54.2 in 1377 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	65.2 in 1656 mm
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)	65.9 in 1675 mm
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)	69.3 in 1760 mm

Units: US Metric

Specification	Value
Gross Power - SAE J1995	74.3 HP 55.4 kW
Bore	4.3 in 110 mm
Displacement	171 in² 2.8 l
Net Power - ISO 9249	73 HP 54.4 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349	73.5 HP 54.8 kW
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	221 lb/ft 300 N·m
Stroke	3.5 in 90 mm
Engine Model	Cat® C2.8T (turbo)

Units: US Metric

Specification	Value
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	60.9 HP 45.4 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gal/min 113 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi 24130 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	70.7 HP 52.7 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	30 gal/min 113 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi 28000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 HP 34.6 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gal/min 86 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi 24130 kPa

Units: US Metric

Specification	Value
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	2499 lb 1133 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	5895 lb 2674 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	6746 lb 3060 kg
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track	1582 in² 1.02 m²
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	1977 in² 1.28 m²
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track	41.8 in² 6.1 m²
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	4.9 in² 34 m²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	4.6 psi 31.9 kPa
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	3570 lb 1619 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2631 lb 1194 kg
Tipping Load	7140 lb 3238 kg

Units: US Metric

Specification	Value
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	9.1 mile/h 14.7 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	5.7 mile/h 9.2 km/h

Units: US Metric

Specification	Value
Cooling System	3 gal (US) 11.5 l
Engine Crankcase	2.2 gal (US) 8.2 l
Fuel Tank	25.1 gal (US) 95 l
Hydraulic System	9.7 gal (US) 36.8 l
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US) 26 l

Units: US Metric

Specification	Value
Operating Weight	9578 lb 4345 kg
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	276 lb 125 kg
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	132 lb 60 kg
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	379 lb 172 kg
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight	180 lb 82 kg
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	38 lb 17 kg
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	108 lb 49 kg
Note	*Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are based on 1730 mm (68") low profile bucket with bolt on cutting edge, 320 mm (12.6") narrow track, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, HD battery with disconnect, standard flow hydraulics, manual coupler, and full fluids. No external counterweights, and no dual self-level/return-to-dig/work tool positioner.
Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	2499 lb 1133 kg
Operating Weight - ROC (50%)	3570 lb 1619 kg
Operating Weight - Tip Load	7140 lb 3238 kg
Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds to Operating Weight	119 lb 54 kg

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Quick Coupler: Manual or Hydraulic

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Full color LCD monitor: Creep speed control, Drive response adjustment, Implement response adjustment, Drive Power Priority adjustment, Language selection (× 32), Multi-operator Anti-theft Security System and Monitoring, Maintenance schedule and reminders, Event and Diagnostic Code monitoring, Date /Time/Units/Brightness settings, and Smart Technology for use with Smart Attachments.

HYDRAULICS

Selectable control pattern – ISO or H

POWER TRAIN

Cat C2.8T turbocharged diesel engine, meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards: • Glow plugs starting aid • Liquid cooled, direct injection

UNDERCARRIAGE

Torsion Suspension (4 independent torsion axles)

FRAME

Machine tie down points (9)

OTHER

Auxiliary Hydraulics, Continuous Flow

PERFORMANCE PACKAGES

Performance Package HP1: Standard Flow Hydraulics

COMFORT PACKAGES

Open canopy: Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of vinyl Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated/Air Ride Seat)

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES

T2 – Standard Display, Standard Joysticks, traditional Key Start switch, and Rear-view camera.