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Caterpillar 259D3 weight and specsCompact track loader

The Caterpillar 259D3 compact track loader has an operating weight of 8,987 lb (4,076 kg). For transport it is 11 ft 5 in long, 5 ft 6 in wide and 6 ft 11 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet
Operating weight
8,987 lb4,076 kg4.08 t
Rated operating capacity
2,010 lb
Engine power
73.2 hp (54.6 kW)
Lift path
Vertical
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

Hauling the 259D3

Plan for a trailer payload above 8,987 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 11 ft 11 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 10 ft 3 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.

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    Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

    Full specifications

    Weight and capacity
    Operating weight8,987 lb (4,076 kg)
    Rated operating capacity2,010 lb (35% of tipping load; 2,870 lb at 50%)
    Tipping load5,745 lb
    Ground pressure6.1 psi (42.1 kPa)
    Dimensions
    Length with bucket11 ft 5 in (3.49 m)
    Width5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
    Height to top of cab6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
    Height to hinge pin10 ft 1 in (3.07 m)
    Engine and travel
    EngineCat C3.3B DIT
    Power (as published)73.2 hp (54.6 kW)
    Max travel speed8.5 mph (13.7 km/h)
    Lift pathVertical

    How it compares

    The Caterpillar 259D3 next to the closest skid steers & track loaders by weight. Select a column to sort.

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    Caterpillar 262D3 8,296 lb3,763 kg3.76 t 5 ft 6 in 6 ft 11 in
    John Deere 317G 8,423 lb3,821 kg3.82 t 5 ft 5 in 6 ft 7 in
    Bobcat T66 8,560 lb3,883 kg3.88 t 5 ft 8 in 6 ft 9 in
    Caterpillar 259D3 8,987 lb4,076 kg4.08 t 5 ft 6 in 6 ft 11 in
    Kubota SVL75-3 9,420 lb4,273 kg4.27 t 5 ft 6 in 6 ft 10 in
    John Deere 325G 9,500 lb4,309 kg4.31 t 6 ft 6 ft 9 in
    Caterpillar 255 9,578 lb4,345 kg4.34 t 5 ft 6 in 6 ft 11 in
    Bobcat T76 9,592–10,250 lb4,351–4,649 kg4.35–4.65 t 6 ft 2 in 6 ft 10 in

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    Common questions

    How much does the Caterpillar 259D3 weigh?

    Operating weight: 8,987 lb (4,076 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

    How big is the Caterpillar 259D3?

    Length with bucket 11 ft 5 in, width 5 ft 6 in, height to top of cab 6 ft 11 in.

    What trailer do I need to haul a Caterpillar 259D3?

    One with a payload rating above 8,987 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 6 ft 11 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.

    Do I need a CDL to haul a Caterpillar 259D3?

    Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 8,987 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.

    Sources and verification

    Checked October 6, 2026 against:

    Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.