Head to head
Caterpillar 259D3 vs Volvo L220H
The Caterpillar 259D3 is a a vertical-lift compact track loader on rubber tracks.. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 259D3 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8987 lb 4076 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| 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 | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Caterpillar 259D3, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 259D3 if...
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 →Buy or hire the L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 259D3 and the Volvo L220H?
The Caterpillar 259D3 is a a vertical-lift compact track loader on rubber tracks.; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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