255 Compact Track Loader

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

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Gross Power - SAE J199574.3hp

Bore4.3in

Displacement171in²

Net Power - ISO 924973hp

Net Power - SAE 134973.5hp

Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995221lb/ft

Stroke3.5in

Engine ModelCat® C2.8T (turbo)

Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2499lb

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder5895lb

Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder6746lb

Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track1582in²

Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track1977in²

Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track41.8in²

Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track4.9in²

Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track4.6psi

Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load3570lb

Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2631lb

Tipping Load7140lb

Operating Weight9578lb

Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight276lb

Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)132lb

Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load379lb

Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight180lb

Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)38lb

Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load108lb

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,

Operating Weight - ROC (35%)2499lb

Operating Weight - ROC (50%)3570lb

Operating Weight - Tip Load7140lb

Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds to Operating Weight119lb

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position7.7in

Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift124in

Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift5.9in

Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump95.4in

Departure Angle30.6°

Ground Clearance8.3in

Height - Top of Cab83.3in

Length - Track on Ground58.5in

Length - With Bucket on Ground135in

Length - Without Bucket110.2in

Maximum Dump Angle43.6°

Maximum Overall Height155.2in

Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground45.7in

Overall Length - Track76.7in

Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85.2°

Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump21.3in

Roll Back Angle27°

Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)82.9in

Turning Radius from Center - Coupler54.2in

Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear65.2in

Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)65.9in

Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)69.3in

FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level I

ROPSISO 3471:2008

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed9.1mile/h

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed5.7mile/h

Cooling System3gal (US)

Engine Crankcase2.2gal (US)

Fuel Tank25.1gal (US)

Hydraulic System9.7gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank6.9gal (US)

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)60.9hp

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow30gal/min

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3500psi

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)70.7hp

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow30gal/min

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061psi

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)46.4hp

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow23gal/min

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3500psi

Standard

Quick Coupler: Manual or Hydraulic

High Visibility Seat Belt: 50 mm (2 in), 75 mm (3 in), or 3-point lap/shoulder

Steel Imbed Rubber Track – 320 mm (12.6 in) bar tread, 400 mm (15.7 in) block tread, 400 mm (15.7 in) bar tread

Dual Flange Front Idler/Single Flange Rear Idler or Triple Flange Front/Rear Idlers

Standard

Performance Package HP1: Standard Flow Hydraulics

Performance Package HP3: High Flow XPS Hydraulics

Standard

Open canopy: Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of vinyl Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated/Air Ride Seat)

Enclosed Cab with heat and air conditioning: Side Windows, Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated Air Ride Seat, High Back/Ventilated and Heated Air Ride Seat) and Door choice (Glass or Polycarbonate)

Standard

T2 – Standard Display, Standard Joysticks, traditional Key Start switch, and Rear-view camera.

T4 – Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, Advanced Joysticks, Push start, X-mount cell phone holder, and a Rear-view camera.

T5 – T4 + 2 additional side view cameras.

Standard

Radio, none – for open canopy machines and countries not certified for Bluetooth® technology

Integrated AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm (0.13 in) AUX input, and BT microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.

Integrated DAB+/AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm (0.13 in) AUX input, and BT microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.

Standard

Product Link Basic series PL243

Product Link Elite series PLE643

Standard

On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan

On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan, with automatic and manual purge reversing operation

Standard

HD0 – base guarding and sealing (engine air inlet rain cap, front cab to-frame sealing, and hydraulic fill access door)

HD1– intermediate guarding and sealing† (HD0 + cab-to-frame side sealing, lockable fuel fill access door, tilt cylinder guarding, and drive line bottom guarding.) †Some equipment varies by region.

HD2 – most comprehensive guarding and sealing† (HD1 + turbo guard, exhaust stack wrap, DPF wrap, quick disconnect guarding, fully enclosed drive line guarding, under step hydraulic lines guard cover, engine air inlet pre-cleaner.)

Standard

Work Tool Electrical Harness

Heavy duty battery

Battery disconnect with lockout feature

12-volt Electrical System

85 Ampere Alternator

LED Work Lights

Auto Reverse Lights

Switch Backlighting

Interior LED Dome Light

Backup Alarm

Electrical Outlet, Beacon

Exterior Courtesy Lighting

Automatic Work light notification flash when parking brake is released

Standard

Full color LCD monitor: Creep speed control, Drive response adjustment, Implement response adjustment, Drive Power Priority adjustment, Language selection (× 32), Multi-operator Anti-theft Security System and Monitoring, Maintenance schedule and reminders, Event and Diagnostic Code monitoring, Date /Time/Units/Brightness settings, and Smart Technology for use with Smart Attachments.

Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Supply Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System (where applicable)

Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter, Hydraulic Temperature, Hour Meter, Battery Voltage, Tachometer

Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest

Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking

Brake Engages

ROPS Cab, Tilt Up

FOPS, Level I

Top and Rear Windows

Floor Mat

Headliner

Interior Rearview Mirror

Horn

Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic

Seat Mounted Joystick Controls

Cell Phone Storage Pocket

Cup Holder

12-volt power port

Foot Throttle

Standard

Selectable control pattern – ISO or H

Electro/hydraulic implement control

Electro/hydraulic hydrostatic transmission control

Speed sensor guarding

Heavy duty flat faced quick disconnects with integrated pressure release lever

Hydraulic oil level sight gauge

Standard

Cat C2.8T turbocharged diesel engine, meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards: Glow plugs starting aid Liquid cooled, direct injection

Extended life antifreeze (–37° C, –34° F)

Air cleaner, dual element, radial seal

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) Valve, Hydraulic Oil

Ecology drain – coolant

Radiator coolant level sight gauge

Radiator expansion bottle

Filter, hydraulic supply, cartridge type

Filter, hydraulic return, cartridge type

Filter, canister type, engine oil

Filter, canister type, fuel and water separator

Radiator/hydraulic oil

Cooler (side-by-side)

Spring applied, hydraulically released, parking brakes

Hydrostatic transmission

Lockable fuel cap

Hydraulic demand cooling fan

Auto engine idle

Standard

Torsion Suspension (4 independent torsion axles)

Two speed travel

Integrated tie downs on track frame (4)

Standard

Machine tie down points (9)

Removable panels for machine frame cleanout

Support, lift arm

Steel rear and front bumpers, welded

Fuel fill, machine right hand side

Standard

Auxiliary Hydraulics, Continuous Flow

Telematics, Product Link, Cellular

Steel engine door with replaceable louvers

Engine door – lockable

Work tool attachment coupler

Cat ToughGuardTM hose

Optional

External Counterweights

Beacon, LED

Engine Block Heater – 120V

Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation

4-point machine lifting eyes

Paint, Custom

Speed Sensitive Ride Control

Bluetooth Key Security

Attachment Hose Guide

Corrosion Inhibitor Coating

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