257B Series 2 Multi Terrain Loaders

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Engine Model
Cat C2.2 T
Cat C2.2 T
Net Power
56 hp
42 kW
Gross Power
61 hp
45.5 kW
Gross Power SAE J1995
61 hp
45.5 kW
Net Power SAE 1349
56 hp
42 kW
Displacement
134 in3
2.2 L
Bore
3.3 in
84 mm
Stroke
3.9 in
100 mm

Weights

Operating Weight
7952 lb
3607 kg

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities: 50% Tipping Load
2500 lb
1134 kg
Rated Operating Capacities: 35% Tipping Load
1870 lb
848 kg
Ground Contact Area
1770 in2
1.14 m2
Ground Pressure
4.5 psi
31 kPa
Tipping Load
5344 lb
2424 kg
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
3954 lb
1793 kg

Dimensions

Length of Track on Ground
59 in
1499 mm
Overall Length of Track
75 in.
2899 mm
Length w/Bucket on Ground
137 in
3490 mm
Length w/o Bucket
106 in
2701 mm
Height to Top of Cab
80 in
2022 mm
Vehicle Width
66 in
1676 mm
Max. Overall Height
156 in
3963 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Max. Lift
119 in
3018 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.
9.3 in
234 mm
Reach at Max. Lift/Dump
31 in
790 mm
Clearance at Max. Lift/Dump
90 in
2278 mm
Ground Clearance
10 in
257 mm
Departure Angle
37°
37°
Maximum Dump Angle
50°
50°
Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear
58.2 in
1479 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler
66.8 in
1696 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket
86.5 in
2197 mm
Max. Reach w/Arms Parallel
54.6 in
1388 mm
Rack Back Angle at Max Height
86.9°
86.9°

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Standard
Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
23000 kPa
Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
23000 kPa
Loader Hydraulic Flow
15.6 gal/min
60 L/min
Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow
26 gal/min
100 L/min
Hydraulic Power
30.4 hp
22.7 kW
Hydraulic Flow
High Flow
High Flow

Cab

ROPS
SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FOPS
SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II
SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward
6.9 mph
11.2 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse
6.9 mph
11.2 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
2.6 gal
10 L
Engine Crankcase
2.6 gal
10 L
Fuel Tank
22.2 gal
84 L
Hydraulic System
14.5 gal
55 L
Hydraulic Tank
9.2 gal
35 L
  
  
 

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