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255 Compact Track Loader

255 Compact Track Loader

More Power. More Performance. More Comfort.

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More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility

  • +13% More Torque

    than the previous model

  • More Lift Height

    and greater lift and tilt breakout forces

  • Larger Cab

    featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit

Engine

Bore 3.5 in
Displacement 171 in²
Engine Model Cat® C2.8T (turbo)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 74 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 73 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349 73.5 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 221 lb/ft
Stroke 4.3 in

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 5895 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 6746 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 1634 in²
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 2042 in²
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 40.4 in²
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 4.7 in²
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 2499 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 3570 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight - 35% Tipping Load 2632 lb
Tipping Load 7140 lb

Weights*

Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight 276 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight 180 lb
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 9578 lb
Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds to Operating Weight 119 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 2.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 24.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 9.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 6.9 gal (US)

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 124 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 5.9 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 95.4 in
Departure Angle 30.6°
Ground Clearance 8.3 in
Height - Top of Cab 83.3 in
Length - Track on Ground 58.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground 135 in
Length - Without Bucket 110.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle 46.3°
Maximum Overall Height 155.2 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 45.7 in
Overall Length - Track 76.7 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 85.2°
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump 21.3 in
Roll Back Angle 27°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) 82.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 54.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 65.2 in
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) 65.9 in
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) 69.3 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 60.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 70.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 5.7 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed 8.5 mile/h

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II (optional)
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Noise Level

Inside Cab* 80 dB(A)
Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2) *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (3) **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab** 103 dB(A)

Sustainability

Recyclability 95%

Air Conditioning System (if equipped)

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. If machine is provided with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tons (1.34 tons). If machine is provided with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.00043 metric tons (0.00047 tons).

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255 Product Brochure
Options and Accessories Kit Guide for Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders
Cat® Attachments for 250/260/270 Skid Steer Loaders and 255/265/275/285 Compact Track Loaders

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Engine

Bore 3.5 in
Displacement 171 in²
Engine Model Cat® C2.8T (turbo)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 74 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 73 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349 73.5 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 221 lb/ft
Stroke 4.3 in

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 5895 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 6746 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 1634 in²
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 2042 in²
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track 40.4 in²
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 4.7 in²
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 2499 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 3570 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight - 35% Tipping Load 2632 lb
Tipping Load 7140 lb

Weights*

Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight 276 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight 180 lb
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 9578 lb
Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds to Operating Weight 119 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 2.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 24.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 9.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 6.9 gal (US)

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 124 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 5.9 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 95.4 in
Departure Angle 30.6°
Ground Clearance 8.3 in
Height - Top of Cab 83.3 in
Length - Track on Ground 58.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground 135 in
Length - Without Bucket 110.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle 46.3°
Maximum Overall Height 155.2 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 45.7 in
Overall Length - Track 76.7 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 85.2°
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump 21.3 in
Roll Back Angle 27°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) 82.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 54.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 65.2 in
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) 65.9 in
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) 69.3 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 60.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 70.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 30 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 5.7 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed 8.5 mile/h

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II (optional)
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Noise Level

Inside Cab* 80 dB(A)
Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2) *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (3) **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab** 103 dB(A)

Sustainability

Recyclability 95%

Air Conditioning System (if equipped)

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. If machine is provided with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tons (1.34 tons). If machine is provided with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.00043 metric tons (0.00047 tons).

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