2020 Caterpillar 259D3 Midnight Edition

2020 Caterpillar 259D3 Midnight Edition – a rare factory-painted CAT rental return that’s ready to go straight to work. This well-maintained unit has 3,200 hours and comes equipped with two-speed transmission, enclosed cab with heat and A/C, and a hydraulic quick attach. It runs flawlessly with no leaks or issues, offering the reliability and performance you expect from CAT in a hard-to-find Midnight Edition package.

Engine and Power

• Engine model: Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
• Gross power: 74.3 hp (55.4 kW)
• Net power: 73.2 hp (54.6 kW)
• Peak torque: 195 ft-lb (265 N·m) at 1,500 rpm
• Displacement: 3.3 L (203 in³)
• Bore × stroke: 94 mm × 120 mm

Operating Capacities and Force

• Rated operating capacity at 35% tipping: 2,010 lb (915 kg)
• Rated operating capacity at 50% tipping: 2,870 lb (1,305 kg)
• With optional counterweight (35%): 3,060 lb (1,390 kg)
• Tipping load: 5,745 lb (2,610 kg)
• Breakout force (tilt): 4,965 lb (2,252 kg)

Hydraulic System

• Standard flow: 20 gal/min (76 L/min) at 3,335 psi (23,000 kPa) – 39 hp (29 kW)
• High-flow option: 30 gal/min (112 L/min) at 3,335 psi – 58 hp (43 kW)

Travel and Weight

• Operating weight: 8,987 lb (4,076 kg)
• Travel speed (one-speed): 5.9 mph (9.5 km/h)
• Travel speed (two-speed): 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h)

Dimensions and Undercarriage

• Track-on-ground length: 59.0 in (1,499 mm)
• Overall length (track): 78.7 in (1,999 mm)
• Length without bucket: 108.9 in (2,767 mm)
• Length with bucket on ground: 137.3 in (3,486 mm)
• Height to top of cab: 83.1 in (2,111 mm)
• Maximum overall height: 154.1 in (3,915 mm)
• Ground clearance: 8.9 in (226 mm)
• Vehicle width – narrow track (320 mm): 66.0 in (1,676 mm)
• Vehicle width – wide track (400 mm): 69.0 in (1,755 mm)
• Departure angle: 35°
• Maximum dump angle: 52°
• Bucket pin height at max lift: 121.0 in (3,075 mm)
• Maximum reach: 51.4 in (1,305 mm)
• Turning radius (center, coupler): 54.8 in (1,392 mm)
• Turning radius (rear): 61.5 in (1,561 mm)
• Clearance at max lift and dump: 89.9 in (2,283 mm)

Cab and Safety

• ROPS: ISO 3471:2008
• FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level I
• Pressurized, sealed cab with available heat, air conditioning, advanced monitor, and rearview camera

Fluid Capacities

• Fuel tank: 94 L (24.8 gal US)
• Hydraulic tank: 39 L (10.3 gal US)
• Engine crankcase: 11 L (2.9 gal US)
• Cooling system: 14 L (3.7 gal US)