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John Deere 317g vs Cat 259d

Published Date: 13/06/2025
Last Check: 13/06/2025

Specifications	John Deere 317g	Cat 259d
Lift Design	Vertical	Vertical
Years Made	2017-2025	2015-2020
Horsepower	65.0 HP	74.3 HP
Lifting Capacity (35% Tipping)	2125 lbs	2030 lbs
Lifting Capacity (50% Tipping)	3035 lbs	2900 lbs
Operating Weight	8420 lbs	8846 lbs
Tipping Load	6070 lbs	5800 lbs
Max. Travel Speed	7.0 mph	8.5 mph
Pump Flow	17.0 GPM	20.0 GPM
Relief Pressure	3450 psi	3335 psi
High Flow	–	30.0 GPM
Peak Torque	207 ft-lb	159 ft-lb
Bucket Hinge Pin	121.0 in.	121.0 in.
Length	127.6 in.	137.3 in.
Dump Height	95.6 in.	89.9 in.
Dump Reach	31.0 in.	23.9 in.
Track Length	103.0 in.	108.9 in.
Ground Contact Length	91.0 in.	59.0 in.

✅ Cat 259d has better Horsepower.
✅ Cat 259d has better Weight.
✅ John Deere 317g has better Lifting Capacity.
✅ John Deere 317g has better Tipping Load.
✅ Cat 259d has better Travel Speed.
✅ John Deere 317g has better Peak Torque.
➖ Both models have similar Pin Height.

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