Construction Equipment Guide
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Fort Washington, PA 19034
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The Caterpillar 249D3 is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and utility work. It features a vertical lift path for improved reach and lift height, a compact frame for maneuverability in confined areas, and rubber tracks for traction on soft or uneven ground. The 249D3 is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow for attachments, and a sealed undercarriage for durability in demanding conditions. It is used with buckets, forks, augers, grapples, and other work tools across a range of jobsite applications.
| Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift | 118.20 in (300.23 cm) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
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| Engine | C2.2 CRDI — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power HP (KW) | 67 (50) — Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Gross Power | 67.10 hp (50.04 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Loader Hydraulic Power | 35.50 hp (26.47 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 7,831.00 lbs (3,552.09 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Width IN. (CM) | 66 (168) — Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50% | 1,740 (790) — Starting 2024 Model Year |
| ROC @ 35% Tipping Load | 1,740.00 lbs (789.25 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| ROC @ 35% Tpg Load | 1,740.00 lbs (789.25 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Tipping Load | 4,970.00 lbs (2,254.36 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |