The Cat 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders are a ground-up redesign of the 259D3 and 279D3. They improve on the features that made the previous models so popular and offer superior engine performance, lift and tilt performance, stability, operator comfort and technology.
Both models are eligible for 0% financing for 36 months.*Offer details.
Cat 255 vs 259D3
- 43% higher torque
- Seven inches more lift height
- 22% larger cab with 26% more foot space
- 19% greater tilt cylinder breakout force
- Torque: +43%
- Lift height: +7"
- Cab size: +22%
- Breakout: +19%
Cat 265 vs 279D3
- 13% higher torque
- Three inches more lift height
- 22% larger cab with 26% more foot space
- 35% greater tilt cylinder breakout force
- Torque: +13%
- Lift height: +3"
- Cab size: +22%
- Breakout: +35%
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Specifications
| New 255 | 259D3 | New 265 | 279D3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C2.8T | Cat C3.3B | Cat C2.8TA | Cat C3.3B |
| Gross Power | 74.3 HP | 74.3 HP | 74.3 HP | 74.3 HP |
| Engine Torque | 221 ft-lb | 195 ft-lb | 280 ft-lb | 195 ft-lb |
| Operating Weight | 9,628 lb | 8,987 lb | 10,492 lb | 10,095 lb |
| Rated Operating Capacity @ 35% | 2,499 lb | 2.010 lb | 2,822 lb | 2,220 lb |
| Hydraulic Pressure - Standard | 3,500 psi | 3,335 psi | 3,500 psi | 3,335 psi |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard | 23 gpm | 20 gpm | 23 gpm | 23 gpm |
| Hydraulic Pressure - SEA High Flow | 3,500 psi | 3,335 psi | 3,500 psi | n/a |
| Hydraulic Flow - SEA High Flow | 30 gpm | 30 gpm | 30 gpm | n/a |
| Hydraulic Pressure - High Flow XPS | 4,061 psi | n/a | 4,061 psi | 4,061 psi |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS | 30 gpm | n/a | 34 gpm | 32 gpm |
| Breakout Force–Tilt Cylinder | 6,746 lb | 4,965 lb | 8,680 lb | 7,285 lb |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 124 in | 121 in | 132 in | 124.9 in |
| Download Brochure | 255 PDF | 259D3 PDF | 265 PDF | 279D3 PDF |
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