Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Specs

Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 249D ➔

The Caterpillar 249D is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and agricultural applications. It features a vertical lift path for improved reach and lift height, making it suitable for truck loading and pallet handling. The 249D is part of Caterpillar's D Series compact track loader lineup and is commonly equipped with a sealed and pressurized cab, joystick controls, and a high-flow hydraulic option for attachment use. Its tracked undercarriage provides flotation and traction on soft, uneven, or muddy ground conditions.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader General Specifications specifications
A Length of track on ground	54.50 in (138.43 cm) - Starting 2016
B Overall length of track	71.20 in (180.85 cm) - Starting 2016
Blade surface height at level lift arms	62.20 in (157.99 cm) - Starting 2016
Blade surface height at maximum height	114.20 in (290.07 cm) - Starting 2016
Blade surface height at minimum lift	4.70 in (11.94 cm) - Starting 2016
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm) - Starting 2016
Breakout force - lift	3,540.00 lbs (1,605.72 kg) - Starting 2016
Breakout force - tilt	3,444.00 lbs (1,562.17 kg) - Starting 2016
Breakout force, tilt cylinder	3,963.00 lbs (1,797.59 kg) - Starting 2016
C Length without bucket	99.30 in (252.22 cm) - Starting 2016
Carriage height above blade top	36.50 in (92.71 cm) - Starting 2016
Carriage overall width without step	45.70 in (116.08 cm) - Starting 2016
Carriage step additional width	4.20 in (10.67 cm) - Starting 2016
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket	110.00 in (279.40 cm) - Starting 2016
D Length with bucket on ground	127.30 in (323.34 cm) - Starting 2016
Dig depth with level bucket	0.40 in (1.02 cm) - Starting 2016
Displacement	134.30 cu in (2,200.79 cu cm) - Starting 2016
Dump	2.1 - Starting 2016
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump	85.60 in (217.42 cm) - Starting 2016
E Height to top of cab	80.30 in (203.96 cm) - Starting 2016
Engine Model	C2.2 CRDI - Starting 2016
ENGINE POWER	67.00 hp (49.96 kw) - Starting 2019
F Maximum overall height	150.80 in (383.03 cm) - Starting 2016
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	-48.2 deg - Starting 2016
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back	87.5 deg - Starting 2016
Flywheel Power - Gross (SAE J1995)	67.10 hp (50.04 kw) - Starting 2016
Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)	65.80 hp (49.07 kw) - Starting 2016
Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)#	58.90 hp (43.92 kw) - Starting 2016
Front clearance circle radius (with bucket)	84.10 in (213.61 cm) - Starting 2016
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.50 US gal (59.00 L) - Starting 2016
G Bucket pin height at maximum lift	118.20 in (300.23 cm) - Starting 2016
Ground Clearance	7.70 in (19.56 cm) - Starting 2016
Ground pressure	5.60 psi (38.60 kPa) - Starting 2016
H Bucket pin height at carry position	8.60 in (21.84 cm) - Starting 2016
Hinge pin height at maximum lift	118.20 in (300.23 cm) - Starting 2016
Hydraulic Pressure, High Flow/XPS	3,336.00 psi (23,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2016
Hydraulic Pressure, Standard	3,336.00 psi (23,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2016
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, - High Flow/XPS	26.00 US gpm (99.00 L/min) - Starting 2016
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard	18.00 US gpm (69.00 L/min) - Starting 2016
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	11.90 US gal (45.00 L) - Starting 2016
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	9.00 US gal (34.00 L) - Starting 2016
J Reach at maximum lift and dump	28.60 in (72.64 cm) - Starting 2016
K Clearance at maximum lift and dump	88.70 in (225.30 cm) - Starting 2016
L Ground clearance	7.60 in (19.30 cm) - Starting 2016
Lower (Empty, Float Down)	6.6 - Starting 2016
M Departure angle	35 deg - Starting 2016
Maximum floor angle at minimum lift	26.3 deg - Starting 2016
Maximum overall height	153.90 in (390.91 cm) - Starting 2016
N Maximum dump angle	48 deg - Starting 2016
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2016
O Vehicle width	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2016
One Speed Forward	7.00 mph (11.27 kph) - Starting 2016
One Speed Reverse	7.00 mph (11.27 kph) - Starting 2016
OPERATING LOAD	2,300.00 lbs (1,043.26 kg) - Starting 2016
Operating weight	7,827.00 lbs (3,550.27 kg) - Starting 2016
OPERATING WIDTH	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2019
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine	148.30 in (376.68 cm) - Starting 2016
Overall length with bucket on ground	130.60 in (331.72 cm) - Starting 2016
P Turning radius from center - machine rear	57.40 in (145.80 cm) - Starting 2016
Q Turning radius from center - coupler	45.70 in (116.08 cm) - Starting 2016
R Turning radius from center - bucket	81.10 in (205.99 cm) - Starting 2016
Raise	4.4 - Starting 2016
Rated bucket capacity	0.52 cu yd (0.40 cu m) - Starting 2016
Rated Engine RPM	2800 rpm - Starting 2016
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (35%)	1,610.00 lbs (730.28 kg) - Starting 2020
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%)	1,610.00 lbs (730.28 kg) - Starting 2019
Rated operating capacity at 35%	1,608.00 lbs (729.38 kg) - Starting 2016
Rated operating capacity at 50%	2,300.00 lbs (1,043.26 kg) - Starting 2017
Reach at level lift arm/bucket	55.20 in (140.21 cm) - Starting 2016
Reach at maximum lift/dump	30.50 in (77.47 cm) - Starting 2016
S Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground	51.80 in (131.57 cm) - Starting 2016
Shank front face reach at level lift arms	30.60 in (77.72 cm) - Starting 2016
Shank front face reach at maximum height	24.00 in (60.96 cm) - Starting 2016
Shank front face reach at minimum lift	16.40 in (41.66 cm) - Starting 2016
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm) - Starting 2016
Struck capacity	0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m) - Starting 2016
T Rack back angle at maximum height	88 deg - Starting 2016
Tipping load	4,600.00 lbs (2,086.53 kg) - Starting 2017
Total	13.1 - Starting 2016
Two Speed Reverse Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty Bucket	- Seconds - Starting 2016
U Bucket pin reach at maximum lift	12.20 in (30.99 cm) - Starting 2016
Width	68.50 in (173.99 cm) - Starting 2016

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.

Cab

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Cab specifications
Fops	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Fops Level Ii	ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Rops	ISO 3471:2008

Dimensions

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.60 in (21.84 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	9.85 ft (3.00 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	12.20 in (30.99 cm)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	88.70 in (225.30 cm)
Departure Angle	34.5 degrees
Ground Clearance	0.64 ft (0.20 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.70 ft (2.04 m)
Length - Track On Ground	54.50 in (138.43 cm)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	127.30 in (323.34 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	99.30 in (252.22 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle	48 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	150.81 in (383.06 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel To Ground	51.80 in (131.57 cm)
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Overall Length - Track	71.20 in (180.85 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	87.5 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	28.60 in (72.64 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Bucket	81.10 in (205.99 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Coupler	45.70 in (116.08 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	57.40 in (145.80 cm)
Vehicle Width (320 Mm/12.6 In Tracks)	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Vehicle Width (400 Mm/15.7 In Tracks)	69.10 in (175.51 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm)
Displacement	134.30 cu in (2,200.79 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C2.2 CRDI
Gross Power - Sae J1995	67.10 hp (50.04 kw)
Net Power	65.80 hp (49.07 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	66.50 hp (49.59 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	65.80 hp (49.07 kw)
Peak Torque - 1,500 Rpm - Sae J1995	153.00 lbs ft (207.44 nm)
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	50.90 hp (37.96 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow	26.00 gpm (98.41 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	35.50 hp (26.47 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	18.00 gpm (68.13 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3336 psi

Noise Level

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Noise Level specifications
Inside Cab**	83 dB(A)
Note (1)	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2)	**The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (3)	***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab***	103 dB(A)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	3,963.00 lbs (1,797.59 kg)
Ground Contact Area - With 320 Mm/12.6 In Track	1373 in2
Ground Contact Area - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track	1716 in2
Ground Pressure - With 320 Mm/12.6 In Track	5.6 psi
Ground Pressure - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track	4.6 psi
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	1,610.00 lbs (730.28 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	2,300.00 lbs (1,043.26 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	2,500.00 lbs (1,133.98 kg)
Tipping Load	4,600.00 lbs (2,086.53 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Operational specifications
Operating Weight	7,685.00 lbs (3,485.86 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse	7.00 mph (11.27 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Engine Crankcase	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Hydraulic System	11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.00 gal (34.07 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 249D Compact Track Loader Weights specifications
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).