- Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 249D ➔
The Caterpillar 249D is a compact track loader designed for grading, material handling, site preparation, and general construction work. It features a vertical lift design for improved reach and lift height, making it suitable for loading trucks and placing materials. The 249D is part of Caterpillar's D Series and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, utility, and rental applications. Its tracked undercarriage provides traction and flotation on soft, uneven, or muddy ground. The machine supports a range of hydraulic attachments, including buckets, forks, augers, and grapples, allowing it to perform multiple tasks on job sites with limited space.
General Specifications
| ENGINE POWER HP (KW) | 67 (50)
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| OPERATING LOAD LBS. (KG) | 2,300 (1,043)
Starting 2016 Model Year |
| OPERATING WIDTH IN. (CM) | 66 (168)
Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 35% | 1,610 (730)
Starting 2020 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50% | 1,610 (730)
Starting 2019 Model Year |
Air Conditioning System
| 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.
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Cab
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I
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| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 Level II
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| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8.60 in (21.84 cm)
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 9.90 ft (3.02 m)
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| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 12.20 in (30.99 cm)
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| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 88.70 in (225.30 cm)
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| Departure Angle | 34.5 degrees
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| Ground Clearance | 0.70 ft (0.21 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 6.70 ft (2.04 m)
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| Length - Track on Ground | 54.50 in (138.43 cm)
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| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 127.30 in (323.34 cm)
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| Length - Without Bucket | 99.30 in (252.22 cm)
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| Maximum Dump Angle | 48 degrees
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| Maximum Overall Height | 150.80 in (383.03 cm)
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| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 51.80 in (131.57 cm)
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| Overall Length - Track | 71.20 in (180.85 cm)
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| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87.5 degrees
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| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 28.60 in (72.64 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 81.10 in (205.99 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 45.70 in (116.08 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 57.40 in (145.80 cm)
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| Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) | 66.00 in (167.64 cm)
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| Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) | 69.10 in (175.51 cm)
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Engine
| Bore | 3.30 in (8.38 cm)
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| Displacement | 134.30 cu in (2,200.79 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C2.2 CRDI
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| Gross Power | 60.00 hp (44.74 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 67.10 hp (50.04 kw)
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| Net Power | 65.80 hp (49.07 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 66.50 hp (49.59 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 65.80 hp (49.07 kw)
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| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 153.00 ft (46.63 m)
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| Stroke | 3.90 in (9.91 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 50.90 hp (37.96 kw)
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| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 26.00 gpm (98.41 lpm)
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| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3336 psi
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| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 35.50 hp (26.47 kw)
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| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 18.00 gpm (68.13 lpm)
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| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3336 psi
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Loader
| Operating Load Rating | 2,300.00 lbs (1,043.26 kg)
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| Operating Width | 67.00 in (170.18 cm)
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Noise Level
| Inside Cab* | 83 dB(A)
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| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
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| 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.
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| Outside Cab** | 103 dB(A)
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Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 3,963.00 lbs (1,797.59 kg)
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| Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track | 1,373.00 cu in (22,499.49 cu cm)
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| Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track | 1,716.00 cu in (28,120.26 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track | 5.6 psi
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| Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track | 4.6 psi
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 1,610.00 lbs (730.28 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 2,300.00 lbs (1,043.26 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2,500.00 lbs (1,133.98 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 4,600.00 lbs (2,086.53 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 3.20 gal (12.11 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 15.10 gal (57.15 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 11.90 gal (45.04 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 9.00 gal (34.07 l)
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