Truck & Off-Highway Engineering - December 2023 - 28

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
Cat reveals all-new 255 and 265 compact track loaders
Caterpillar revealed its next-generation
255 and 265 compact track loaders at its
Edwards Demonstration and Learning
Center in Peoria, Illinois, in October.
Based on D3 series, the 255 and 265 are
a ground-up redesign of the previous
models. Caterpillar claims the 255 and
265 offer major improvements in lift and
tilt performance, as well as greater stability
and operator comfort.
" We kept the DNA of the D3 series
while reimagining the possibilities of
loader performance using voice of customer
feedback to lead the way, " said
Trevor Chase, product application specialist
for Caterpillar. " Both next-generation
models leverage the many benefits
offered by the vertical lift design.
The new Cat 255 replaces the 259D3,
while the 265 replaces both the 279D3
and 289D3 machines. "
Caterpillar states that all models have
significantly increased torque output
over the outgoing models thanks to
new engines, as well as greater lift
height, tilt breakout forces and rated
operating capacity. Additionally, both
models feature wider operating cabs
with more overall volume, foot space,
height and width between joysticks.
Based on D3 series, the
255 (shown) and 265 are a
ground-up redesign of the
previous models.
New muscle
One of the centerpieces of the new 255
and 265 loaders are the Cat C2.8T and
Cat C2.8TA engines, which offer 74.3 hp
(55.4 kW). Cat states that the new engines
maintain power across a wider
powerband and supply 221 lb-ft (300
Nm) of torque for the 255 and 280 lb-ft
(380 Nm) for the 265. Total output has
been increased for both models, with
gains of 13% for the 255 and 43% for
the 265. Caterpillar also redesigned engine
compartment mounts and mounted
the cooling package lower into the
frame for improved stability.
Compared to the outgoing 259D3,
the new 255 loader delivers 36% more
tilt breakout, 26% higher lift breakout
force and a 24% increase in rated operating
capacity. Height to the B-pin for
the 265, compared to the 289D3, increases
by 7.6 inches (193 mm), resulting
in a maximum lift height of 11 ft.
(3.35 m). The 265 also delivers 19%
higher tilt breakout force and 22% higher
lift breakout force.
The standard hydraulic system presThe
new 255 loader delivers 36% more tilt breakout,
26% higher lift breakout force and a 24% increase in rated operating capacity.
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sure has increased to 3,500 psi (24,130
kPa). The new closed-center auxiliary
hydraulic system allows the 255 and
265 to operate all Cat Smart
Attachments, including the Cat Smart
Dozer Blade, with the standard auxiliary
hydraulics provided. These attachments
are tied into the joysticks, and the machine
automatically recognizes the type
of attachment and the required joystick
pattern for controlling it.
Machines equipped with standard
flow hydraulics are shipped from the
factory outfitted as " high flow ready. "
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