Caterpillar ap255e tracked asphalt paver Specs (2012-2026)

The Caterpillar ap255e tracked asphalt paver (2012-2026) combines low engine power at 45.7 hp (34.1 kW) with low weight at 9,921 lb (4.5 t). Another useful figure is bunker capacity at 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³).
Specification profile

2012-2026

Weight: 9,921 lb (4.5 t)Engine power: 45.7 hp (34.1 kW)Bunker Capacity: 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Operating Speed: 53.33 m/min
9,921 lb (4.5 t)Weight
45.7 hp (34.1 kW)Engine power
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Bunker Capacity
53.33 m/minOperating Speed
5.38 ft (1.64 m)Transport width
8.53 ft (2.6 m)Max. Width
4.59 ft (1.4 m)Standard Width
5.72 ft (1.74 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

45.7 hp (34.1 kW)
Low 32.7 hp (24.4 kW)Typical 169 hp (126 kW)High 349 hp (260 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

9,921 lb (4.5 t)
Low 5,997 lb (2.72 t)Typical 38,063 lb (17.3 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Bunker Capacity

Low

4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Low 2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Typical 8.65 yd³ (6.62 m³)High 26.2 yd³ (20 m³)

Bunker Capacity is well below the typical figure.

Operating Speed

High

53.33 m/min
Low 52.5 ft (16 m)Typical 113 ft (34.6 m)High 256 ft (78 m)

Operating Speed is well above the typical figure.

Transport width

Low

5.38 ft (1.64 m)
Low 3.94 ft (1.2 m)Typical 8.53 ft (2.6 m)High 11.5 ft (3.5 m)

Transport width is well below the typical figure.

Transport height

Low

5.72 ft (1.74 m)
Low 5.67 ft (1.73 m)Typical 10.2 ft (3.1 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)

Transport height is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Hydr. Extension Up To11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Max. Width8.53 ft (2.6 m)
Standard Width4.59 ft (1.4 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length13.8 ft (4.21 m)
Transport height5.72 ft (1.74 m)
Transport width5.38 ft (1.64 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
High CompactionNO
Spray UnitNO
TamperNO
VibrationNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model ap255e tracked asphalt paver
Model year / production 2012-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power45.7 hp (34.1 kW)
Operating Speed53.33 m/min

Dimensions

Max. Width8.53 ft (2.6 m)
Standard Width4.59 ft (1.4 m)
Transport height5.72 ft (1.74 m)
Transport length13.8 ft (4.21 m)
Transport width5.38 ft (1.64 m)

Capacity & weight

Bunker Capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Weight9,921 lb (4.5 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Emission levelTier 4 i
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC2.2

Features

Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesAP
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNo
High CompactionNo
Hydr. Extension Up To11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Spray UnitNo
TamperNo
Type of ScreedV
VibrationNo