At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.
Working Range
Measurement basis: 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/compact-track-loaders/caterpillar/265/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current 265 product page
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 265
- Generation / record
- Current 265 product page
- Product status
- Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross engine power | 74.3 hp | 55.4 kW | Manufacturer gross-power ratingManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Rated operating capacity (35% tipping load) | 2,823 lb | 1,280 kg | 35% tipping-load basisManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Operating capacity (50% tipping load) | 4,033 lb | 1,829 kg | 50% tipping-load basisManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Operating weight | 10,492 lb | 4,759 kg | Reference bucket, 450-mm tracks and standard packageManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Length — with bucket on ground | 11 ft 8.9 in | 3,580 mm | 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Vehicle width — 450 mm tracks | 6 ft 3.8 in | 1,925 mm | 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height — top of cab | 6 ft 11.3 in | 2,115 mm | 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Bucket pin height — maximum lift | 11 ft 0 in | 3,354 mm | 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Reach at maximum lift and dump | 2 ft 1.1 in | 638 mm | 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Clearance at maximum lift and dump | 8 ft 8.5 in | 2,655 mm | 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 216 mm | 450 mm tracks and published bucket-on-ground reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The reference uses wider tracks than the 255 example, and cab/counterweight additions change mass. Compare the actual complete packages before interpreting the capacity step.
A vertical-lift CTL option to compare when the 255-sized package does not meet the documented job requirements.
Alternatives worth comparing
These are research paths, not interchangeable configurations or a ranked winner.Caterpillar 255 Compact Track Loader
Compare its 35% rating with another 35% rating. The separately published 50% number is not evidence of a larger machine, and bucket width differs from track width.
ExploreJohn Deere 325G Compact Track Loader
Length with the bucket and width without the bucket answer different questions. Include the chosen tool's projection when assessing access.
ExploreConfiguration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Undercarriage & track width | 35% and 50% capacity ratings remain separate technical identities. | Current 265 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Counterweights & cab | Cab, counterweight and track width each add weight and can change capacity. | Current 265 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Standard flow / high flow | Standard Flow, High Flow and High Flow XPS packages require separate verification. | Current 265 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 265 inspection priorities
- Check track package, optional counterweight attachment and loader linkage; demonstrate the actual auxiliary and coupler controls.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Model access width, transport and attachment productivity together. A larger rating does not guarantee lower cost for light or frequently moved work.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Compact-loader buckets and forks
Verify mounting interface, ROC basis, tool weight, load centre.
Open attachment researchHigh-flow and powered work tools
Verify flow, pressure, case drain, electrical controls.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.265 Compact Track Loader
United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
