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Caterpillar 259D3 Maintenance
The
Caterpillar 259D3 compact track loader is powered by 203.1 cu.in (3.3L) Cat
C3.3B DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 73.2 hp
(54.6 kW). The Caterpillar 259D3 is equipped with a 2-speed
hydro transmission, vertical-lift loader boom, fully suspension
undercarriage, and 12.6" (320 mm) or 15.7" (400 mm) rubber tracks. The hydraulic
system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 20 gpm (76 lpm) or 30 gpm (112 lpm).
The hydraulic pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The loader has a rated operating
capacity of 2010 lbs (915 kg) and tipping load of 5740 lbs (2610 kg). The lift
height is 121" (3.08 m) to hinge pin, and dump height is 89.9" (2.29 m).
| Refill Capacities |
Engine Oil Capacity, gal (L) .................... 2.9 (11.0)
Engine Coolant Capacity, gal (L) .................... 3.7 (14.0)
Hydraulic Tank Fluid Capacity, gal (L) .................... 10.3 (39.0)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, gal (L) .................... 13.2 (50.0)
Final Drive Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 1.1 (1.0)
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
Engine Oil Type .................... Cat DEO-ULS, SAE 10W-30, 15W-40. API Service CE, CF-4, CG-4
Engine Coolant Type .................... Caterpillar Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant
Hydraulic Fluid Type .................... Cat HYDO Advanced, SAE 30, SAE 10W, Cat TDTO-TMS Multi-Grade
Final Drive Oil Type .................... Cat Synthetic GO, SAE 75W-90 or 75W-140 Gear Oil, API Service GL-5
| Service Intervals |
Lubricate Cylinder Pivot Points .................... Every 50 Hours
Check and Adjust Track Tension .................... Every 100 Hours
Check and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt .................... Every 250 Hours
Check Final Drive Oil Level .................... Every 250 Hours
Clean Primary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 250 Hours
Clean Cab Air Filters .................... Every 250 Hours
Change Engine Oil .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Engine Oil Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Primary Fuel Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Final Fuel Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Primary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Secondary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather .................... Every 500 Hours
Change Final Drive Oil .................... Every 500 Hours
Change Hydraulic Fluid .................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter .................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Alternator/Fan Belt .................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Cab Air Filters .................... Every 1000 Hours
Service And Refill Cooling System .................... Every 2000 Hours
| Replacement Parts |
Engine Oil Filter. Part Number .................... 377-6969
Engine Fuel Filter. Part Number .................... 541-6956
Primary Engine Air Filter. Part Number .................... 110-6326
Secondary Engine Air Filter. Part Number .................... 110-6331
Cab Air Filter. Part Number .................... 265-6618, 265-6619
Hydraulic Oil Tank Breather. Part Number .................... 258-2829
Hydraulic Oil Filter. Part Number .................... 421-5479
Alternator/Fan Belt. Part Number .................... 5L-3979
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