Head to head
Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Caterpillar 259D3
The Caterpillar 259D3 is the bigger machine by 3,296kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 259D3 is the bigger machine by 3,296kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment 221F | Caterpillar 259D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,691kg | 8987 lb 4076 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | - |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | - | 73.2 hp 54.6 kW |
| Tipping Load | - | 5745 lb 2610 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | - | 2010 lb 915 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | - | 4965 lb 2252 kg |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Caterpillar 259D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 221F if...
A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Buy or hire the 259D3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,296kg
Groundworks crews and hire yards use this loader for truck loading, grading and moving material where lift height matters. Its suspended undercarriage and rubber tracks spread the load, which suits lawns, reinstatement work and soft ground. Two-speed travel helps it move quickly between tasks on the same site.
Full 259D3 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Caterpillar 259D3?
The Caterpillar 259D3 is the bigger machine by 3,296kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Caterpillar 259D3 is a a vertical-lift compact track loader on rubber tracks..
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