CAT has released the 255 and 265 compact track loader to deliver industry-leading lift and tilt breakout forces, significantly increasing torque.

Building on D3 series compact track loader success, the next generation Cat 255 and 265 compact track loaders are a ground-up redesign of the previous series and improving on features.

“We kept the DNA of the D3 series while reimagining the possibilities of loader performance using voice of customer feedback to lead the way,” Caterpillar product application specialist Trevor Chase says.

“Both next-generation models leverage the many benefits offered by the vertical lift design. The Cat 255 replaces the 259D3, while the 265 replaces both the 279D3 and 289D3 machines.”

All Cat next-generation compact track loaders are identified by the ending model ‘number 5’ with simplified nomenclature using the middle number to represent machine size with larger numbers designating larger machines.

The 255 and 265 loaders are powered by Cat C2.8T and Cat C2.8TA engines respectively and offer 55.4kW. The engines maintain horsepower across a wider RPM range and boast significant torque increases with gains of 13% for the 255 and 43% for the 265 for improved working performance.

Delivering class-leading lift height, The 255 loader offers 36% more tilt breakout, 26% higher lift breakout force and a 24% increase in rated operating capacity.

The height of the B-pin for the 265, compared to the 289D3, has been increased by 193mm, resulting in a class-leading maximum lift height of 3.35m for easier truck loading. The 265 also delivers 19% higher tilt breakout force and 22% higher lift breakout force.

Standard hydraulic system pressure has increased to 24,130kPa. Including a closed-centre auxiliary hydraulic system, the 255 and 265 to operate all Cat Smart Attachments.

For machines equipped with Standard Flow, both models are shipped from the factory outfitted as High Flow Ready, activated via a new software-enabled attachment and permitting on-machine or remote activation of increased hydraulic flow to 113L/min at the standard system pressure.

The High Flow XPS factory option increases auxiliary hydraulic system pressure to 28,000 kPa for both models, while also increasing the hydraulic flow to 113L/min for the 255 and 129L/min for the 265. The 255 loaders also offer a 320mm bar-tread narrow track option.