255
255 Compact Track Loader
DESCRIPTION
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 conditionsMoodsetter
Overview
Redesigned Operator Station
Redesigned Operator Station delivers a larger operating environment, and combined with additional seat travel, the 255 provides more space for operators of any size. The optional one-piece, sealed, and pressurized cab offers a clean and quiet workspace with excellent air distribution through optimally placed vents throughout the cab.
Ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat
Available ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat with seat mounted adjustable joystick controls deliver industry-leading operator comfort.
High-performance power train
High-performance power train provides selectable settings for drive power priority and maximum travel speed (overdrive) to customize the machine performance to match the task.
Three levels of auxiliary hydraulic performance
Three levels of auxiliary hydraulic performance available Standard Flow, High Flow, and High Flow XPS. Standard flow for attachments that require a base level of auxiliary flow and horsepower, High Flow boosts the auxiliary flow for applications that demand additional hydraulic flow for increased attachment performance, and the High Flow XPS hydraulic system provides maximum auxiliary hydraulic performance by delivering additional flow and additional pressure for the most demanding attachments and applications
Electronically controlled Cat C2.8T engine
Electronically controlled Cat C2.8T engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards while delivering maximum horsepower across a wide RPM range and providing high torque for increased working performance, no matter the application
Torsion suspension undercarriage and two-speed travel
Standard torsion suspension undercarriage and standard two-speed travel, combined with the optional Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity, and greater operator comfort.
Advanced Touchscreen Monitor
The 20.3 cm (8-inch) Advanced Touchscreen Monitor offers cutting-edge functionality and control that includes an integrated radio, Bluetooth® connectivity, and multi-camera (side-view) option, and supports 32 different language choices.
Advanced Joysticks
The Advanced Joysticks provide unmatched control of machine functions and adjustments within the display without the operator having to remove his hands from the controls. This includes on-joystick navigation of the Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, radio volume up/down/mute, creep activation, creep on/off, creep speed increment/decrement, one-button Smart Attachment control activation, and additional auxiliary control buttons that deliver single-button control of complex attachment functions.
Ground-level access
Ground-level access to all daily service and routine maintenance points help reduce machine downtime for greater productivity.
Cat Attachments
Make you Cat Compact Track Loaders the most versatile machine on the job site.
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Quick Coupler: Manual or Hydraulic
- High Visibility Seat Belt: 50 mm (2 in), 75 mm (3 in), or 3-point lap/shoulder
- Steel Imbed Rubber Track – 320 mm (12.6 in) bar tread, 400 mm (15.7 in) block tread, 400 mm (15.7 in) bar tread
- Dual Flange Front Idler/Single Flange Rear Idler or Triple Flange Front/Rear Idlers
- PERFORMANCE PACKAGES
- Performance Package HP1: Standard Flow Hydraulics
- Performance Package HP3: High Flow XPS Hydraulics
- COMFORT PACKAGES
- Open canopy: Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of vinyl Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated/Air Ride Seat)
- Enclosed Cab with heat and air conditioning: Side Windows, Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated Air Ride Seat, High Back/Ventilated and Heated Air Ride Seat) and Door choice (Glass or Polycarbonate)
- TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES
- T2 – Standard Display, Standard Joysticks, traditional Key Start switch, and Rear-view camera.
- T4 – Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, Advanced Joysticks, Push start, X-mount cell phone holder, and a Rear-view camera.
- T5 – T4 + 2 additional side view cameras.
- RADIO
- Radio, none – for open canopy machines and countries not certified for Bluetooth® technology
- Integrated AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm (0.13 in) AUX input, and BT microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.
- Integrated DAB+/AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm (0.13 in) AUX input, and BT microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.
- PRODUCT LINK™
- Product Link™ Basic series PL243
- Product Link Elite series PLE643
- COOLING FAN
- On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan
- On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan, with automatic and manual purge reversing operation
- GUARDING AND SEALING PACKAGES
- HD0 – base guarding and sealing (engine air inlet rain cap, front cab to-frame sealing, and hydraulic fill access door)
- HD1– intermediate guarding and sealing† (HD0 + cab-to-frame side sealing, lockable fuel fill access door, tilt cylinder guarding, and drive line bottom guarding.) †Some equipment varies by region.
- HD2 – most comprehensive guarding and sealing† (HD1 + turbo guard, exhaust stack wrap, DPF wrap, quick disconnect guarding, fully enclosed drive line guarding, under step hydraulic lines guard cover, engine air inlet pre-cleaner.)
- ELECTRICAL
- Work Tool Electrical Harness
- Heavy duty battery
- Battery disconnect with lockout feature
- 12-volt Electrical System
- 85 Ampere Alternator
- LED Work Lights
- Auto Reverse Lights
- Switch Backlighting
- Interior LED Dome Light
- Backup Alarm
- Electrical Outlet, Beacon
- Exterior Courtesy Lighting
- Automatic Work light notification flash when parking brake is released
- 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.
- Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Supply Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System (where applicable)
- Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter, Hydraulic Temperature, Hour Meter, Battery Voltage, Tachometer
- Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
- Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking
- Brake Engages
- ROPS Cab, Tilt Up
- FOPS, Level I
- Top and Rear Windows
- Floor Mat
- Headliner
- Interior Rearview Mirror
- Horn
- Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic
- Seat Mounted Joystick Controls
- Cell Phone Storage Pocket
- Cup Holder
- 12-volt power port
- Foot Throttle
- HYDRAULICS
- Selectable control pattern – ISO or H
- Electro/hydraulic implement control
- Electro/hydraulic hydrostatic transmission control
- Speed sensor guarding
- Heavy duty flat faced quick disconnects with integrated pressure release lever
- Hydraulic oil level sight gauge
- 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
- Extended life antifreeze (–37° C, –34° F)
- Air cleaner, dual element, radial seal
- Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) Valve, Hydraulic Oil
- Ecology drain – coolant
- Radiator coolant level sight gauge
- Radiator expansion bottle
- Filter, hydraulic supply, cartridge type
- Filter, hydraulic return, cartridge type
- Filter, canister type, engine oil
- Filter, canister type, fuel and water separator
- Radiator/hydraulic oil
- Cooler (side-by-side)
- Spring applied, hydraulically released, parking brakes
- Hydrostatic transmission
- Lockable fuel cap
- Hydraulic demand cooling fan
- Auto engine idle
- UNDERCARRIAGE
- Torsion Suspension (4 independent torsion axles)
- Two speed travel
- Integrated tie downs on track frame (4)
- FRAME
- Machine tie down points (9)
- Removable panels for machine frame cleanout
- Support, lift arm
- Steel rear and front bumpers, welded
- Fuel fill, machine right hand side
- OTHER
- Auxiliary Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
- Telematics, Product Link, Cellular
- Steel engine door with replaceable louvers
- Engine door – lockable
- Work tool attachment coupler
- Cat ToughGuardTM hose
Optional Equipment
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- External Counterweights
- Beacon, LED
- Engine Block Heater – 120V
- Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
- 4-point machine lifting eyes
- Paint, Custom
- Speed Sensitive Ride Control
- Bluetooth Key Security
- Attachment Hose Guide
- Corrosion Inhibitor Coating
Specs
Overview
Engine
Hydraulic System
Operating Specifications
Weights*
Service Refill Capacities
Dimensions
Cab
Power Train
SEE HOW 255 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- 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
- Stroke
- 3.5 in / 90 mm
- Engine Model
- 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 - 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 - 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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°
- 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°
- 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
- ROPS
- 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
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 67.1 hp / 50.1 kW
- Bore
- 3.3 in / 84 mm
- Displacement
- 134.3 in³ / 2.2 l
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 66.5 hp / 49.6 kW
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 65.8 hp / 49.1 kW
- Stroke
- 3.9 in / 100 mm
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.2 CRDI
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 50.9 hp / 38 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 26 gal/min / 99 l/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3336 psi / 23000 kPa
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 35.5 hp / 26.5 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 18 gal/min / 69 l/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3336 psi / 23000 kPa
- Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
- 1740 lb / 790 kg
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 3907 lb / 1772 kg
- Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
- 1373 in² / 0.89 m²
- Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
- 1716 in² / 1.11 m²
- Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
- 5.7 psi / 39.3 kPa
- Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
- 4.7 psi / 32.2 kPa
- Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
- 2485 lb / 1130 kg
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 2700 lb / 1225 kg
- Tipping Load
- 4970 lb / 2260 kg
- Operating Weight
- 7831 lb / 3552 kg
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
- Cooling System
- 3.2 gal (US) / 12 l
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.6 gal (US) / 10 l
- Fuel Tank
- 15.1 gal (US) / 57 l
- Hydraulic System
- 11.9 gal (US) / 45 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 9 gal (US) / 34 l
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 8.6 in / 219 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 118.2 in / 3002 mm
- Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
- 12.2 in / 311 mm
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 88.7 in / 2253 mm
- Departure Angle
- 34.5°
- Ground Clearance
- 7.6 in / 194 mm
- Height - Top of Cab
- 80.3 in / 2039 mm
- Length - Track on Ground
- 54.5 in / 1384 mm
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 127.3 in / 3233 mm
- Length - Without Bucket
- 99.3 in / 2523 mm
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 48°
- Maximum Overall Height
- 150.8 in / 3831 mm
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 51.8 in / 1317 mm
- Overall Length - Track
- 71.2 in / 1808 mm
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 87.5°
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 45.7 in / 1160 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 57.4 in / 1458 mm
- Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
- 66 in / 1676 mm
- Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- 69.1 in / 1756 mm
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed
- 7.6 mile/h / 12.2 km/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 5 mile/h / 8.1 km/h
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kW
- Bore
- 3.7 in / 94 mm
- Displacement
- 203 in³ / 3.3 l
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 73.9 hp / 55.1 kW
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 73.2 hp / 54.6 kW
- Stroke
- 4.7 in / 120 mm
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 58 hp / 43 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 30 gal/min / 112 l/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi / 23000 kPa
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 39 hp / 29 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 20 gal/min / 76 l/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi / 23000 kPa
- Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
- 2010 lb / 915 kg
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 4965 lb / 2252 kg
- Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
- 1483 in² / 0.96 m²
- Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
- 1848 in² / 1.19 m²
- Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
- 6.1 psi / 41.8 kPa
- Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
- 4.9 psi / 34 kPa
- Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
- 2870 lb / 1305 kg
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 3060 lb / 1390 kg
- Tipping Load
- 5745 lb / 2610 kg
- Operating Weight
- 8987 lb / 4076 kg
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal (US) / 14 l
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US) / 11 l
- Fuel Tank
- 24.8 gal (US) / 94 l
- Hydraulic System
- 13.2 gal (US) / 50 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US) / 39 l
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.8 in / 198 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 121 in / 3075 mm
- Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
- 9.4 in / 238 mm
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 89.9 in / 2283 mm
- Departure Angle
- 35°
- Ground Clearance
- 8.9 in / 226 mm
- Height - Top of Cab
- 83.1 in / 2111 mm
- Length - Track on Ground
- 59 in / 1499 mm
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 137.3 in / 3486 mm
- Length - Without Bucket
- 108.9 in / 2767 mm
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 52°
- Maximum Overall Height
- 154.1 in / 3915 mm
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 51.4 in / 1305 mm
- Overall Length - Track
- 78.7 in / 1999 mm
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 87°
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 54.8 in / 1392 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 61.5 in / 1561 mm
- Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
- 66 in / 1676 mm
- Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- 69 in / 1755 mm
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed
- 8.5 mile/h / 13.7 km/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 5.9 mile/h / 9.5 km/h