Bobcat T66 vs Caterpillar 259D3
The Caterpillar 259D3 is 427 lb (5%) heavier than the Bobcat T66: 8,987 lb (4,076 kg) versus 8,560 lb (3,883 kg).
Bobcat T66
Operating weight
8,560lb 3,883kg 3.88t
4.28 US tons, 3.88 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 11 ft 3 in × 5 ft 8 in × 6 ft 9 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Caterpillar 259D3
Operating weight
8,987lb 4,076kg 4.08t
4.49 US tons, 4.08 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Bobcat T66 | Caterpillar 259D3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,560 lb (3,883 kg) | 8,987 lb (4,076 kg) |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,400 lb (35% of tipping load (ISO), solid undercarriage; 2,350 lb with torsion undercarriage) | 2,010 lb (35% of tipping load; 2,870 lb at 50%) |
| Tipping load | 6,857 lb | 5,745 lb |
| Ground pressure | 5.6 psi (38.6 kPa) | 6.1 psi (42.1 kPa) |
| Length with bucket | 11 ft 3 in (3.43 m) | 11 ft 5 in (3.49 m) |
| Width | 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m) | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Height to top of cab | 6 ft 9 in (2.04 m) | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Height to hinge pin | 10 ft (3.05 m) | 10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
| Power (as published) | 74 hp (55.2 kW) | 73.2 hp (54.6 kW) |
| Max travel speed | 9.3 mph (15.0 km/h) | 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h) |
| Lift path | Vertical | Vertical |
| Engine | – | Cat C3.3B DIT |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Bobcat T66 or the Caterpillar 259D3?
The Caterpillar 259D3 is 427 lb (5%) heavier than the Bobcat T66: 8,987 lb (4,076 kg) versus 8,560 lb (3,883 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Caterpillar 259D3 is narrower: 5 ft 6 in versus 5 ft 8 in.