Compact track loader · Caterpillar
CAT 259D3: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The CAT 259D3 (11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in (3.49 × 1.68 × 2.11 m), 8,990 lb (4,076 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
- Transport length
- 11 ft 5 in / 3.49 m
- Transport width
- 5 ft 6 in / 1.68 m
- Transport height
- 6 ft 11 in / 2.11 m
- Weight
- 8,990 lb / 4,076 kg
CAT 259D3 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 11 ft 5 in / 3.49 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 5 ft 6 in / 1.68 m | over the tracks, 13 in (320 mm) shoes |
| Transport height | 6 ft 11 in / 2.11 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 8,990 lb / 4,076 kg | operating weight |
| Track length | 4 ft 11 in / 1.5 m | |
| Ground clearance | 9 in / 0.23 m | |
| Machine type | Compact track loader | |
| Configuration | Length with the bucket on the ground, width over the 13 in (320 mm) tracks; height with the cab. The 259D3 is no longer in Cat's current line. | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a CAT 259D3, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
CAT 259D3 fits a container in one piece, the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for CAT 259D3
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ft containerBest fit | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (6 in / 0.16 m over height). |
| 3 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 4 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable compact loaders from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 259D3 | 11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in (3.49 × 1.68 × 2.11 m) | 8,990 lb / 4,076 kg | 20 ft container |
| Bobcat T650 | 11 ft 5 in × 6 ft 1 in × 6 ft 9 in (3.48 × 1.85 × 2.07 m) | 8,980 lb / 4,073 kg | 20 ft container |
| Bobcat S770 | 11 ft 10 in × 6 ft × 6 ft 9 in (3.6 × 1.83 × 2.07 m) | 9,150 lb / 4,152 kg | 20 ft container |
| Takeuchi TL8R2 | 11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 5 in × 7 ft 4 in (3.49 × 1.66 × 2.23 m) | 9,180 lb / 4,165 kg | 20 ft container |
| Kubota SVL75-2 | 11 ft 9 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 10 in (3.58 × 1.68 × 2.08 m) | 9,310 lb / 4,225 kg | 20 ft container |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the CAT 259D3 go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Form M must be opened through a Nigerian bank before the machine ships.
Quote to Nigeria
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Shipments need SABER conformity certificates arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Strict biosecurity cleaning; dirty undercarriages are re-cleaned at the importer's cost.
Quote to Australia
ChileTransit 16-32 daysImport duty 6%HS 8429.51 · 2023
Quote to Chile
Duty rates (most-favoured-nation, averaged across the HS lines of the machine class): UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff
Preparing a CAT 259D3 for export
- Tier 4 Final and Stage V engines need ultra-low-sulfur diesel (15 ppm or less) and DEF. Where only high-sulfur diesel is sold, the after-treatment clogs, so check fuel quality or source a lower-tier export machine.
- Telematics (such as Cat Product Link, Komtrax or JDLink) may stop working abroad; the dealer can transfer or end the subscription before export.
CAT 259D3 shipping questions
Does a CAT 259D3 fit in a shipping container?
The CAT 259D3 (11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in (3.49 × 1.68 × 2.11 m), 8,990 lb (4,076 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
How much does a CAT 259D3 weigh for shipping?
Caterpillar lists the CAT 259D3 at 8,990 lb (4,076 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a CAT 259D3?
11 ft 5 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in (3.49 × 1.68 × 2.11 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Caterpillar's published specifications for the CAT 259D3.
Can a CAT 259D3 ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.