Caterpillar 255 vs John Deere 325G
The Caterpillar 255 is 78 lb (1%) heavier than the John Deere 325G: 9,578 lb (4,345 kg) versus 9,500 lb (4,309 kg).
Caterpillar 255
Operating weight
9,578lb 4,345kg 4.34t
4.79 US tons, 4.34 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 11 ft 3 in × 5 ft 6 in × 6 ft 11 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
John Deere 325G
Operating weight
9,500lb 4,309kg 4.31t
4.75 US tons, 4.31 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 11 ft 4 in × 6 ft × 6 ft 9 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Caterpillar 255 | John Deere 325G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,578 lb (4,345 kg) | 9,500 lb (4,313 kg) |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,499 lb (35% of tipping load; 3,570 lb at 50%) | 2,590 lb (35% of tipping load (foundry bucket)) |
| Tipping load | 7,140 lb | 7,400 lb |
| Ground pressure | 5.9 psi (40.7 kPa) | 5.7 psi (39.3 kPa) |
| Length with bucket | 11 ft 3 in (3.43 m) | 11 ft 4 in (3.46 m) |
| Width | 5 ft 6 in (1.67 m) | 6 ft (1.82 m) |
| Height to top of cab | 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Height to hinge pin | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) |
| Engine | Cat C2.8T | Yanmar 4TNV98CT |
| Power (as published) | 73.5 hp (54.8 kW) | 70 hp (52.5 kW) |
| Max travel speed | 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h) | 8.2 mph (13.2 km/h) |
| Lift path | Vertical | Vertical |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Caterpillar 255 or the John Deere 325G?
The Caterpillar 255 is 78 lb (1%) heavier than the John Deere 325G: 9,578 lb (4,345 kg) versus 9,500 lb (4,309 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Caterpillar 255 is narrower: 5 ft 6 in versus 6 ft.