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Caterpillar 257B Series 2 Multi Terrain Loaders

The Caterpillar Multi Terrain Loader, with its many work tool options, is a highly versatile, compact construction machine. It is designed to deliver traditional Cat reliability and productivity in the toughest working conditions.


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Overview &
Specifications
Features
& Benefits
Standard
Equipment
Optional
Equipment
Work Tools &
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Electrical
ELECTRICAL
12 volt Electrical System
85 ampere Alternator
Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch
Lights: Gauge backlighting, two rear tail lights, two adjustable front and rear halogen lights, dome light

12 Volt Electrical System
12 volt Electrical System

85 Ampere Alternator
85 ampere Alternator

Ignition Key Start/stop Switch
Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch

Lights: Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Adjustable Front And Rear Halogen Lights, Dome Light
Lights: Gauge backlighting, two rear tail lights, two adjustable front and rear halogen lights, dome light

Operator Environment
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Gauges: Fuel level, hour meter
Operator Warning System Indicators: Air filter restriction, alternator output, armrest raised/operator out of seat, engine coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, glow plug activation, hydraulic filter restriction, hydraulic oil temperature, parking brake engaged
Vinyl seat
Pull Down Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic system disables, hydrostatic transmission disables, parking brake engages
ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up
FOPS, Level I
Top and Rear Windows
Headliner, Deluxe
Floor Mat
Interior Rear View Mirror
12 volt Electric Socket
Backup Alarm
Horn

Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter
Gauges: Fuel level, hour meter

Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/operator Out Of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Parking Brake Engaged
Operator Warning System Indicators: Air filter restriction, alternator output, armrest raised/operator out of seat, engine coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, glow plug activation, hydraulic filter restriction, hydraulic oil temperature, parking brake engaged

Vinyl Seat
Vinyl seat

Pull Down Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
Pull Down Ergonomic Contoured Armrest

Control Interlock System, When Operator Leaves Seat Or Armrest Raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking Brake Engages
Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic system disables, hydrostatic transmission disables, parking brake engages

Rops Cab, Open, Tilt Up
ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up

Fops, Level I
FOPS, Level I

Top And Rear Windows
Top and Rear Windows

Headliner, Deluxe
Headliner, Deluxe

Floor Mat
Floor Mat

Interior Rear View Mirror
Interior Rear View Mirror

12 Volt Electric Socket
12 volt Electric Socket

Backup Alarm
Backup Alarm

Horn
Horn

Power Train
POWER TRAIN
Cat C2.2 T Interim Tier 4 Compliant Diesel Engine
Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
SOSSM Sampling Valves, Engine Oil and Hydraulic Oil
Filters, Spin-on, Hydraulic
Filters, Bayonet-type, Fuel and Water Separator
Tilt Up Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler
Muffler, Standard
Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released, Wet Multi Disc Parking Brake
Hydrostatic Transmission

Cat C2.2 T Interim Tier 4 Compliant Diesel Engine
Cat C2.2 T Interim Tier 4 Compliant Diesel Engine

Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal

Sossm Sampling Valves, Engine Oil And Hydraulic Oil
SOSSM Sampling Valves, Engine Oil and Hydraulic Oil

Filters, Spin-on, Hydraulic
Filters, Spin-on, Hydraulic

Filters, Bayonet-type, Fuel And Water Separator
Filters, Bayonet-type, Fuel and Water Separator

Tilt Up Radiator/hydraulic Oil Cooler
Tilt Up Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler

Muffler, Standard
Muffler, Standard

Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released, Wet Multi Disc Parking Brake
Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released, Wet Multi Disc Parking Brake

Hydrostatic Transmission
Hydrostatic Transmission

Other
OTHER
Engine Enclosure, Lockable
Extended Life Antifreeze, -36° C (-33° F)
Machine Tie Down Points (4)
Support, Lift Arm
Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
Radiator, Expansion Bottle
Cat ToughGuard™ Hose
Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects
Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm
Electrical Outlet, Beacon
Belly Pan Cleanout

Engine Enclosure, Lockable
Engine Enclosure, Lockable

Extended Life Antifreeze, -36° C (-33° F)
Extended Life Antifreeze, -36° C (-33° F)

Machine Tie Down Points (4)
Machine Tie Down Points (4)

Support, Lift Arm
Support, Lift Arm

Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge

Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge

Radiator, Expansion Bottle
Radiator, Expansion Bottle

Cat Toughguard™ Hose
Cat ToughGuard™ Hose

Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow

Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects
Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects

Split D-ring To Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side Of Left Lift Arm
Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm

Electrical Outlet, Beacon
Electrical Outlet, Beacon

Belly Pan Cleanout
Belly Pan Cleanout

Mandatory Equipment
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow
Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Hydraulic
Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3 in)
Comfort Package (must select one of the following):
• Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat
• Open ROPS (C1): Suspension Seat, Cup Holder
• Enclosed ROPS (C2): Features of C1 Package plus Heater, Cab Door, Side Windows, Cab Debris Barrier
• Enclosed ROPS (C3): Features of C2 Package plus Air Conditioner
Control Package (must select one of the following):
• Control Package 1: On/Off Auxiliary Hydraulic Basic
• Control Package 2: Proportional Auxiliary Hydraulics Deluxe
• Control Package 3: High Flow Hydraulics

Hydraulics, Standard Or High Flow
Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow

Quick Coupler, Mechanical Or Hydraulic
Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Hydraulic

Seat Belt, 50 Mm (2 In) Or 75 Mm (3 In)
Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3 in)

Comfort Package (must Select One Of The Following):
Comfort Package (must select one of the following):

• Open Rops (c0): Static Seat
• Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat

• Open Rops (c1): Suspension Seat, Cup Holder
• Open ROPS (C1): Suspension Seat, Cup Holder

• Enclosed Rops (c2): Features Of C1 Package Plus Heater, Cab Door, Side Windows, Cab Debris Barrier
• Enclosed ROPS (C2): Features of C1 Package plus Heater, Cab Door, Side Windows, Cab Debris Barrier

• Enclosed Rops (c3): Features Of C2 Package Plus Air Conditioner
• Enclosed ROPS (C3): Features of C2 Package plus Air Conditioner

Control Package (must Select One Of The Following):
Control Package (must select one of the following):

• Control Package 1: On/off Auxiliary Hydraulic Basic
• Control Package 1: On/Off Auxiliary Hydraulic Basic

• Control Package 2: Proportional Auxiliary Hydraulics Deluxe
• Control Package 2: Proportional Auxiliary Hydraulics Deluxe

• Control Package 3: High Flow Hydraulics
• Control Package 3: High Flow Hydraulics

 

INDIANA'S LEADING EQUIPMENT DEALER

MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228