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2011-2014
2,044.8 kg Breakout force - tilt cylinder
55.18 kw Gross power
2.26 m Loader dump height
1,338.01 kg Lifting capacity
4,052 kg Operating weight
2,676 kg Tipping load

A powerful but heavier compact track loader, the Cat 259 delivers strong breakout and high lift capacity in a compact frame. With over 1,330 kg rated lift and aggressive pushing power, it targets material handling more than finish work.

Gross power 55.18 kW

Operating weight ~4,052 kg

Rated lifting capacity 1,338.01 kg

Tipping load 2,676 kg

Loader dump height 2.26 m

Breakout force (tilt cylinder) ~2,044.8 kg

Price range AED 113K–181K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 181,000

Starting from

AED 113,000

Cat 259 technical specifications

Highlight differences

Cat 259B3

Cat 259D

Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 90 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 80 Amh
Bore 9.4 cm
Bore 9.4 cm
Displacement 3,293.81 cu cm
Displacement 3,326.58 cu cm
Gross power 55.18 kw
Gross power 55.41 kw
Net power 52.95 kw
Net power 54.59 kw
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke 11.94 cm
Engine make -
Engine make DIT
Max torque -
Max torque 265.06 Nm
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,500 rpm
Years 2011-2014
Years 2011-2014
Market Average AED 181,000
Market Average AED 181,000
Price AED 113,000
Price AED 113,000
Operating specifications
Angle of departure 35 º
Angle of departure 35 º
Cab FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Cab FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Cab FOPS level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Cab FOPS level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Cab ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Dump angle 49 º
Dump angle 52 º
Rack back angle 58 º
Rack back angle 87 º
Air conditioning -
Air conditioning Contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
Loader
Breakout force - lift cylinder 2,045.02 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder 2,284.02 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 2,044.8 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 2,283.84 kg
Loader dump height 2.26 m
Loader dump height 2.29 m
Loader dump reach 0.76 m
Loader dump reach 0.61 m
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 10.22 liter
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Engine crankcase 9.08 liter
Engine crankcase 11.36 liter
Fuel cap 84.03 liter
Fuel cap 105.22 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 50.34 liter
General
Engine model Cat C3.4T
Engine model Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Lifting capacity 1,338.01 kg
Lifting capacity 1,315.01 kg
Max horizontal reach 1.35 m
Max horizontal reach 1.31 m
Max speed forward 13.68 kph
Max speed forward 13.84 kph
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 4,052 kg
Operating weight 4,057 kg
Tipping load 2,676 kg
Tipping load 2,630 kg
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 9.08 liter
Engine oil cap 11.36 liter
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.23 m
Ground clearance 0.23 m
Height - top of cab 3.86 m
Height - top of cab 2.13 m
Length with bucket 3.44 m
Length with bucket 3.51 m
Max height to hinge pin 20.32 cm
Max height to hinge pin 19.81 cm
Overall Width 1.68 m
Overall Width 1.68 m
Turning radius 1.47 m
Turning radius 1.56 m
Width over tracks 1.77 m
Width over tracks -
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 24,498.71 cu cm
Ground contact area 30,283.36 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.34 bar
Ground pressure 0.41 bar
Track length 1.52 m
Track length 2.01 m
Track width 40.13 cm
Track width -
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 83.27 lpm
Pump flow cap 113.55 lpm
Pump type High Flow XPS
Pump type -
Relief valve pressure 229.94 bar
Relief valve pressure 230 bar
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Cat 259 expert review

Reviewed by Raul M. on January 27, 2026

Overview

The Cat 259 delivers maximum lift and breakout in Cat’s compact track loader lineup from this era. With over 1,338 kg rated capacity and 55.18 kW of power, it targets heavy material handling in confined sites.

Pros High lift capacity, strong breakout force, stable under heavy loads.
Cons Added weight reduces agility and increases ground impact.

Efficiency

The 55.18 kW engine and 2,044.8 kg breakout support aggressive loading, with 4,052 kg operating weight adding stability.

In Cabin

B3 cabs feel dated, while D variants improve visibility and noise control.

In Comparison

Compared with Cat 249 and Cat 257, the 259 prioritizes lift and breakout over maneuverability.

Final Verdict

A 3-star compact track loader built for brute-force material handling rather than finish work.

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Cat 259 owner rating

Cat 259 Compact track loaders [2011-2014]

2011-2014

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.7

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Easily lifts heavy pallets that smaller CTLs struggle with.
Cons
Feels bulky in confined landscaping spaces.
performance

5.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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Cat 259 similar models

Highlight differences
Cat 259B3
259B3
Cat 249D
249D
Cat 257
257
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 90 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Bore 9.4 cm
Bore 8.38 cm
Bore 9.91 cm
Displacement 3,293.81 cu cm
Displacement 2,200.79 cu cm
Displacement 2,998.84 cu cm
Gross power 55.18 kw
Gross power 50.04 kw
Gross power 46.98 kw
Net power 52.95 kw
Net power 49.07 kw
Net power 44 kw
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke 9.91 cm
Stroke 10.16 cm
Max torque -
Max torque 46.63 Nm
Max torque -
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,600 rpm
Years 2011-2014
Years 2016-2019
Years 2014-2019
Market Average AED 181,000
Market Average AED 228,000
Market Average AED 186,000
Price AED 113,000
Price AED 191,000
Price AED 147,000
Operating specifications
Angle of departure 35 º
Angle of departure 34 º
Angle of departure -
Cab FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Cab FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Cab FOPS -
Cab FOPS level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Cab FOPS level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab FOPS level II -
Cab ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Cab ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Cab ROPS -
Dump angle 49 º
Dump angle 48 º
Dump angle -
Rack back angle 58 º
Rack back angle 87 º
Rack back angle 44 º
Air conditioning -
Air conditioning Contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
Air conditioning -
Loader
Breakout force - lift cylinder 2,045.02 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder -
Breakout force - lift cylinder 1,583.04 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 2,044.8 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,797.59 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,602.09 kg
Loader dump height 2.26 m
Loader dump height 2.25 m
Loader dump height 2.29 m
Loader dump reach 0.76 m
Loader dump reach 0.73 m
Loader dump reach 0.82 m
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 10.22 liter
Cooling fluid cap 12.11 liter
Cooling fluid cap 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 9.08 liter
Engine crankcase 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 6.81 liter
Fuel cap 84.03 liter
Fuel cap 57.15 liter
Fuel cap 90.08 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.04 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
General
Engine model Cat C3.4T
Engine model Cat C2.2 CRDI
Engine model Cat 3034 naturally aspirated
Lifting capacity 1,338.01 kg
Lifting capacity 1,043.26 kg
Lifting capacity 1,065.94 kg
Max horizontal reach 1.35 m
Max horizontal reach 1.32 m
Max horizontal reach -
Max speed forward 13.68 kph
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 12.07 kph
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Operating weight 4,052 kg
Operating weight -
Operating weight 3,460 kg
Tipping load 2,676 kg
Tipping load 2,086 kg
Tipping load 2,091 kg
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 9.08 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap -
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.23 m
Ground clearance 0.21 m
Ground clearance 0.26 m
Height - top of cab 3.86 m
Height - top of cab 2.04 m
Height - top of cab 2.04 m
Length with bucket 3.44 m
Length with bucket 3.23 m
Length with bucket 3.54 m
Max height to hinge pin 20.32 cm
Max height to hinge pin 21.84 cm
Max height to hinge pin -
Overall Width 1.68 m
Overall Width 1.68 m
Overall Width -
Turning radius 1.47 m
Turning radius 1.46 m
Turning radius 2.29 m
Width over tracks 1.77 m
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks 1.68 m
Length without Bucket -
Length without Bucket 2.52 m
Length without Bucket 2.71 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 24,498.71 cu cm
Ground contact area 28,120.26 cu cm
Ground contact area 29,005.17 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.34 bar
Ground pressure 0.32 bar
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Track length 1.52 m
Track length 1.81 m
Track length 1.52 m
Track width 40.13 cm
Track width -
Track width 38.1 cm
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 83.27 lpm
Pump flow cap 98.41 lpm
Pump flow cap 57.53 lpm
Pump type High Flow XPS
Pump type -
Pump type -
Relief valve pressure 229.94 bar
Relief valve pressure 230.01 bar
Relief valve pressure -

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