Cat 255/265 walk around - Next Generation Compact Track Loader

[@Upnorthlandclearing]

Absolutely the best video of the features of the new Skiddy 100 percent better than anything cat has put out

[@ironman3406]

Well thank you for watching, and for the kind words. I sure appreciate that, glad you found it informative. Take care

[@bmiller1325]

just swapped my 259D3 for a 255 pick it up this week love the improvements

[@wemedeeres4105]

A friend of mine has 2 299D3 skid loaders and I'm glad to see CAT has finally changed the location of the stereo. The stereo in my friends loaders look like the location was an after thought LOL. I've always run Bobcat and the biggest hang up for me when running his CAT's is the room in the cab, he even has said a Bobcat cab on a CAT skid steer would be the best combination so it's nice to see CAT finally come out with a bigger cab!

[@ironman3406]

The radio was absolutely an afterthought when the cab design came out on the C series radios were kind of just becoming a thing in skid steers, so they found room where they could until a new cab was designed. The cab is really nice on this new series. Thanks for watching

[@rp1645]

Very nice skid steer with great 👍 upgrades from CAT. I love the two way throttle system. The joy stick volume control is just like a vehicle on steering wheel 😊 the monitor with all the different settings ( especially the tracking straight adjustment) is outstanding 😊 I love the big yet start button 😊 none of the KEY start with dirt getting in key hole. Very advanced design skid steer production line CAT equipment 😊

[@crazyfarmer2564]

Cant wait to get in one and test it out. We have the d3 in 259, 289 and 299

[@ironman3406]

I was very impressed with them both! I’m sure you will be too when you get the chance. Thanks for watching.

[@jacobo565]

Thorough video my dude, good job. I wish you would have gotten a big pile of dirt in front of it and pushed it to see what 40% more torque looks like.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching bud, I did get into a pile and they push!! Unfortunately the camera wasn’t recording when I was in the dirt, some dick head forgot to hit the red button. Sorry.

[@bellexcavation9862]

Good video! Thanks for sharing. That cab air filter….so much better.

[@SteveSRT]

I wish I could put those control levers and new display in the 289D3 I bought last year. I put the upgraded monitor in my nexgen 304 and I’m guessing it’s pretty similar and much improved over the D3. Thanks for sharing.

[@ironman3406]

Yah you never know when timing will work out like that for new product releases. I’m sure your dealer will take you 289D3 on trade for a new 265 lol - monitor is very similar to all the new touch screens and far improved you bet. Thanks for watching

[@MasonMcCurdy86]

I saw you at the threshing bee in moose jaw. I was running a 110 that weekend. Love your videos

[@ironman3406]

I’m usually there yup! Glad you like the videos - thanks for watching

[@raycollington4310]

As someone with no connection to the plant industry, it seems to me that Caterpillar is a shadow of what it was. Other newer brands now seem to rule everywhere i look. Thanks Ironman.

[@TronVila]

Iv run all brands of skid steers and currently run a 299d3xe at the contractor im at and wouldn’t trade it for anything

[@ironman3406]

Hi thanks for watching - I’d say the biggest contributor to that is that there are more brands of equipment than ever before, so more for people to chose from. Cat is still number one globally.

[@timblack33]

Great video. I’ve got a fully loaded 255 that’s being built the first week of may. I’ve got a D3 now and didn’t realize how many upgrades I would be getting until your video. Mine has the T5 tech package which says it will have two side cameras as well, I can’t find any videos of that online anywhere.

[@ironman3406]

Dude!! That’s awesome I’m stoked for you to have one of the new units, far as I could tell they have made some awesome upgrades and improvements from the D3’s. I don’t know much more than you regarding the T5 tech package, but you might find even more things that are above and beyond the one that I was on in this video. Cheers and enjoy when you get it thanks for watching!

[@snowmizerjc]

Man very nice review..thank you !

[@digginandbuildinwv7012]

Im demoing one in April, cant wait

[@ironman3406]

What are you running now? I’m Sure you’ll be impressed with this new platform like I was.

[@rontopping2048]

Must be in good with dealer. 255 and 265 machines are pre sold. Wont see any until late spring in my area

[@digginandbuildinwv7012]

@rontopping2048 he wants me to sign a sales agreement, I'd like to demo the new develon dtl35 too but it won't be out till later this year, it looks to be an impressive machine as well, I can't get a price out of them though.

[@digginandbuildinwv7012]

I'm running a 2022 case tr340b

[@digginandbuildinwv7012]

How was the pushing power on the 265?

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

The sealed cab is a nice touch! I was wondering if the music controls on the joystick was standard! 🤣 I've never seen that before and didn't know they done that. great job on the video my friend. Take care and happy wrenching Nathan 😎🔧

[@ironman3406]

Zane! As always sir thank you for viewing and supporting my channel, I really appreciate it buddy! The controls on the joysticks like that is just new with this model on the Cats, I’m not sure if other manufacturers do it or not. Regardless it’s a very nice option in my opinion. Take care my friend.

[@adambell2068]

They are not standard, but are part of a technology package option that includes push button start, advanced joysticks, and a premium touchscreen monitor.

[@mountainjam27]

I’m about to watch this video for the 18th time

[@ironman3406]

@@mountainjam27 wow thank you I hope it’s because it’s helpful for you

[@mountainjam27]

@ Hel yea brother I been the go to man up here on job site cuz I got all this remerarized

[@louhodo5761]

Hmm.. I build those. Great review.

[@genecoppedge5972]

Very good video thank you.

[@ironman3406]

Thank you I’m glad you liked it. Take care

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Hey Nathan! Man, that landscape looks familiar 😂

[@ironman3406]

Hey Matt! Wanted to give you a shout but just didn’t have enough time this trip. I’ll be back for a week in May and another in June, so maybe we can get in touch then or meet up at a show or something if one’s happening.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@ironman3406 You bet, looking forward to it.

[@mountainjam27]

Great vid

[@speedybeak]

Any clue the starting msrp on the cabbed models? Not sure if you said it in video but may have missed it.

[@ironman3406]

Sorry I have no idea, I’m not a sales rep - that’s a better question for your local dealer

[@JTilesEverything]

I got quoted 92 for a decently optioned cab model with forks and bucket

[@TimothyVershkov]

Seems like a nice machine to operate but working on it would be hard with all those electronics if they ever broke.

[@ShieldTech-73]

Hello , I purchased new 265 a couple months ago, I’m have issues with and not seeming to get help, arms hitting body metal to metal , doesn’t seem normal to me, let me know if u have seen this

[@ironman3406]

Hi there - sorry you’re having some issue with your machine. I personally have not seen this on the couple I’ve been around, I’d suggest getting ahold of your dealership directly so they can go through the systems to figure out the problem.

[@joeyhamilton6854]

How does the HVAC compare to the old D series?

[@ironman3406]

Seems much better with the updates vent positions

[@claytonbourdette3490]

259 and 299 are my favorite machines but let’s be honest the door absolutely sucks I wish cat would use the Kubota style door

[@bert26a]

Do they still have that lousy suspension system where as soon as the bucket has any load in it the machine pitches down. I hated loading trucks with the 239 and 249 because it would bounce when you are raising the arms to load into a truck.

[@ironman3406]

I’ve never experienced what your talking about so I can’t say if it’s changed or not sorry.

[@Nuclear9009]

I wonder if they resolved the issue with all the dirt and mud getting into the belly of the machine from where the hydraulic hoses were routed?

[@ironman3406]

They made changes to those lines on the D3’s

[@DimaMorgun-sw3yc]

Хороший канал...аллга комсомол

[@daleolson3506]

Where are these made?Brazil?china?mexico?

[@ironman3406]

North Carolina

[@daleolson3506]

@@ironman3406assembled here with parts from where?

[@ironman3406]

@@daleolson3506 it’s not 100% just an assembly line, all of the main structures (frame, loader arms etc) are Fabricated and welded in house, I can’t speak to where some of the components are built because Cat has plants all over the world.

[@zaccheus]

Still doesn't spec as high as Deere it looks like.

[@ironman3406]

Compared to what model?

[@zaccheus]

@@ironman3406 325g weighs 9500lb and tips at 7400lb

[@ironman3406]

@@zaccheus when they measure for operating weight what factors do they use? How heavy is the operator, is it full of fluids, does it have an enclosed cab or open, what bucket, what width of tracks etc…. This is Cats: Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are all based on 1730 mm (68") Low Profile Bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, 320 mm (12.6") narrow track, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, HD battery with disconnect, standard flow hydraulics, manual coupler, and full fluids. No external counterweights, and no dual self-level/return-to- dig/work tool positioner.

[@zaccheus]

@ironman3406 I dunno. They probably measure a machined that is spec'd to perform as well as possible, just like Cat. Does Cat list a bucket roll back angle? That's something that the old 259d and 236d I used to run suffered from not having enough of.

[@rontopping2048]

Bobcat r series cab on a cat

[@snorelacks7069]

Actually Bobcat copied Cat's cab, their inline engine strategy, airflow strategy. etc.

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

It's insane to make a machine with a swing out door. That's a deal breaker for me. For a multitude of reasons.

[@ironman3406]

You’ve clearly never put your head through the glass of a door that’s open over your head, you lose significant head room when those doors are open. And personally I don’t like getting out of the cab with the loader in the air unless is safely locked up - thats always the reason I hear “I need to be able To get out with the loader raised” well then buy a loader - such an unsafe way to think.

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

@@ironman3406 , it's your opinion, but I still don't like looking through glass to work if I don't have to. You like it, God bless you, I don't. Snow plowing fine. I never did any mulching with a skid steer, but if I did, I'd probably want a heavy duty window, other than that, forget about it.

[@brockmanoutdoorservicesinc1623]

I have a 7x12 14K rated dump trailer and sometimes need to move the skid in it. In order to fit with the doors closed I have to raise the bucket. So with a swing out door I can't do this but with my Kubota I can.

[@genecoppedge5972]

@@scottmcquarrie7295you need an open cab machine, no glass to look through.

[@3406Accert]

Totally stupidly Stranger than strange,On the Screen going to INFORMATION Tab , for Trip time and or Socalled TOTALS the Fuel used is BLANK ? No Information on FUEL & why did socalled }§T ( thankfully censored ) need to have TOTALS on Fuel Blanked out ? if it isn't one thing or another with this make which will stay unnamed it Totally keeping electronic motherboard ( database ) memory info like fuel usage a stupid mystery but more than likely a diesel Hog at anything near respectable. Period

[@ironman3406]

Whoa there just calm down, these are still prototype machines being tested and working out bugs, they don’t go into full production until mid summer. They don’t hide the fuel burn data on any of the other product families, so I’m positive that when they are in full production that glitch will have been sorted out. Believe it or not some people do like to know how much fuel their operators are burning. I’m curious why you have such a hate for Cat?

[@RickBork]

Do you feel the need to end every comment with "period"? Declaring the end of your comment like it is some kind of written in stone fact show not only your level of incompetence but your underlying small man syndrome that makes you feel some need to overstate. Your inept and ignorant your opinions are just that they are not the end all because you choose to punctuate your comment. Intelligence is when not to speak. Might be a good time to show your Intelligence little guy.

[@chriss7930]

Did you do anything with the high flow ? Can you feel an improvement from high flow to xps on the 255. I have 2 on order and that's the only thing I'm instresed in

[@ironman3406]

Great question, I never had the chance to hook up any hydromechanical work tools so I can’t speak to how the auxiliary hydraulics feel. I can tell you that with just a bucket the power is noticeably better than in a 259 or 289. Thanks for watching