255 Compact Track Loader

Units of measurement :

Metric

Imperial

Gross Power - SAE J1995

55.4 kW

Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load

1133 kg

Operating Weight

4345 kg

Availability

Purchase Rental Used

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

+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

Redesigned Operator Station

Ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat

High-performance power train

Three levels of auxiliary hydraulic performance

Electronically controlled Cat C2.8T engine

Torsion suspension undercarriage and two-speed travel

Advanced Touchscreen Monitor

Advanced Joysticks

Ground-level access

Cat Attachments

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.

255 Product Brochure.pdf

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995	55.4 kW	74.3 hp
Bore	110 mm	4.3 in
Displacement	2.8 l	171 in²
Net Power - ISO 9249	54.4 kW	73 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	54.8 kW	73.5 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	300 N·m	221 lb/ft
Stroke	90 mm	3.5 in
Engine Model	Cat® C2.8T (turbo)

Operating Specifications

Weights*

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	195 mm	7.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	3150 mm	124 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	151 mm	5.9 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	2424 mm	95.4 in
Departure Angle	30.6°
Ground Clearance	212 mm	8.3 in
Height - Top of Cab	2115 mm	83.3 in
Length - Track on Ground	1485 mm	58.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	3430 mm	135 in
Length - Without Bucket	2800 mm	110.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle	43.6°
Maximum Overall Height	3941 mm	155.2 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	1162 mm	45.7 in
Overall Length - Track	1948 mm	76.7 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	85.2°
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	540 mm	21.3 in
Roll Back Angle	27°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	2105 mm	82.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	1377 mm	54.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	1656 mm	65.2 in
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)	1675 mm	65.9 in
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)	1760 mm	69.3 in

Cab

Power Train

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic System

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255 Compact Track Loader

Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	1133 kg	2499 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	2674 kg	5895 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	3060 kg	6746 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track	1.02 m²	1582 in²
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	1.28 m²	1977 in²
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track	6.1 m²	41.8 in²
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	34 m²	4.9 in²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	31.9 kPa	4.6 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	1619 kg	3570 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	1194 kg	2631 lb
Tipping Load	3238 kg	7140 lb

Operating Weight	4345 kg	9578 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	125 kg	276 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	60 kg	132 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	172 kg	379 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight	82 kg	180 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	17 kg	38 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	49 kg	108 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 - ROC (35%)	1133 kg	2499 lb
Operating Weight - ROC (50%)	1619 kg	3570 lb
Operating Weight - Tip Load	3238 kg	7140 lb
Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds to Operating Weight	54 kg	119 lb

FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	14.7 km/h	9.1 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	9.2 km/h	5.7 mile/h

Cooling System	11.5 l	3 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	8.2 l	2.2 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	95 l	25.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System	36.8 l	9.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	26 l	6.9 gal (US)