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Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders

255

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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Overview

Engine

UNITS:

Metric

Imperial

Gross Power - SAE J1995	55.7 kW	74.7 hp
Bore	110 mm	4.3 in
Displacement	2.8 l	171 in²
Net Power - ISO 9249	54.5 kW	73 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	55.1 kW	74 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	301 N·m	222 lb/ft
Stroke	90 mm	3.5 in
Engine Model	Cat® C2.8T (turbo)	Cat® C2.8T (turbo)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	45.4 kW	60.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow	113 l/min	30 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	24130 kPa	3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	52.7 kW	70.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	113 l/min	30 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	28000 kPa	4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	34.6 kW	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	86 l/min	23 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	24130 kPa	3500 psi

Operating Specifications

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

Weights*

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, 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

Service Refill Capacities

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)

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°	30.6°
Ground Clearance	212 mm	8.3 in
Length - Track on Ground	1485 mm	58.5 in
Height - Top of Cab	2115 mm	83.3 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	3430 mm	135 in
Length - Without Bucket	2800 mm	110.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle	43.6°	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°	85.2°
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	540 mm	21.3 in
Roll Back Angle	27°	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

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

Power Train

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

Features

Redesigned Operator Station

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.

Ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat

Available ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat with seat mounted adjustable joystick controls deliver industry-leading operator comfort.

High-performance power train

High-performance power train provides selectable settings for drive power priority and maximum travel speed (overdrive) to customize the machine performance to match the task.

Three levels of auxiliary hydraulic performance

Three levels of auxiliary hydraulic performance available Standard Flow, High Flow, and High Flow XPS. Standard flow for attachments that require a base level of auxiliary flow and horsepower, High Flow boosts the auxiliary flow for applications that demand additional hydraulic flow for increased attachment performance, and the High Flow XPS hydraulic system provides maximum auxiliary hydraulic performance by delivering additional flow and additional pressure for the most demanding attachments and applications

Electronically controlled Cat C2.8T engine

Electronically controlled Cat C2.8T engine delivers maximum horsepower across a wide RPM range and providing high torque for increased working performance, no matter the application.

Torsion suspension undercarriage and two-speed travel

Standard torsion suspension undercarriage and standard two-speed travel, combined with the optional Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity, and greater operator comfort.

Advanced Touchscreen Monitor

The 20.3 cm (8-inch) Advanced Touchscreen Monitor offers cutting-edge functionality and control that includes an integrated radio, Bluetooth® connectivity, and multi-camera (side-view) option, and supports 32 different language choices.

Advanced Joysticks

The Advanced Joysticks provide unmatched control of machine functions and adjustments within the display without the operator having to remove his hands from the controls. This includes on-joystick navigation of the Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, radio volume up/down/mute, creep activation, creep on/off, creep speed increment/decrement, one-button Smart Attachment control activation, and additional auxiliary control buttons that deliver single-button control of complex attachment functions.

Ground-level access

Ground-level access to all daily service and routine maintenance points help reduce machine downtime for greater productivity.

Cat Attachments

Make you Cat Compact Track Loaders the most versatile machine on the job site.

Standard Equipment

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

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

PERFORMANCE PACKAGES

Performance Package HP1: Standard Flow Hydraulics
Performance Package HP3: High Flow XPS Hydraulics

COMFORT PACKAGES

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)

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES

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.

RADIO

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.

PRODUCT LINK™

Product Link™ Basic series PL243
Product Link Elite series PLE643

COOLING FAN

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

GUARDING AND SEALING PACKAGES

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.)

ELECTRICAL

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

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

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

HYDRAULICS

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

POWER TRAIN

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

UNDERCARRIAGE

Torsion Suspension (4 independent torsion axles)
Two speed travel
Integrated tie downs on track frame (4)

FRAME

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

OTHER

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 Equipment

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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

Attachments