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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.
than the previous model
and greater lift and tilt breakout forces
featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit
| 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) Cat® C2.8T (turbo) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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° 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° 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° 85.2° |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 21.3 in 540 mm |
| Roll Back Angle | 27° 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 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 |
| 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 |
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