255 Compact Track Loader
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.
Specifications
Equipment
Attachments
Units:
Engine
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)
Hydraulic System
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
Operating Specifications
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
Weights*
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
Service Refill Capacities
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
Dimensions
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
Cab
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
Power Train
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
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
