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Caterpillar 259D Maintenance

The Cat 259D compact track loader driveline system components: a 203.1 cu.in (3.3L) Cat C3.3B DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 72.7 hp (54.2 kW), and 2-speed hydro transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated flow of 20 gpm (76 lpm). The system pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The Cat 259D is equipped with vertical-lift loader boom, axial-piston drive pumps, and 12.6" (320 mm) or 15.7" (400 mm) steel embedded rubber tracks. The loader has a max lift height of 121" (3.08 m) to hinge pin and dump height of 89.9" (2.29 m). The rated operating capacity is 2030 lbs (920 kg), and tipping load is 5800 lbs (2630 kg).

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
Primary Fuel Filter. Part Number .................... 363-5819
In-Line Fuel Filter. Part Number .................... 416-5884
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

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