The Caterpillar 289D is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, site preparation, and general construction work. It features a vertical lift design, high flotation undercarriage, and rubber tracks for improved traction on soft, uneven, or muddy ground. The 289D is commonly used with buckets, forks, grapples, augers, and other hydraulic attachments. Caterpillar equipped the model with a sealed and pressurized cab, joystick controls, and auxiliary hydraulic capability for attachment operation. The 289D is part of Caterpillar's D Series compact track loader line and is used in landscaping, agriculture, utility, and light demolition applications.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader General Specifications specifications
ENGINE POWER
73.00 hp (54.44 kw) — Starting 2019 Model Year
OPERATING LOAD
3,800.00 lbs (1,723.65 kg) — Starting 2016 Model Year
OPERATING WIDTH
78.00 in (198.12 cm) — Starting 2019 Model Year
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (35%)
2,660.00 lbs (1,206.56 kg) — Starting 2020 Model Year
RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%)
2,660.00 lbs (1,206.56 kg) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Air Conditioning System
Caterpillar 289D 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 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1981 mm (78 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
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.
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1981 mm (78 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
2,660.00 lbs (1,206.56 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
3,800.00 lbs (1,723.65 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1981 mm (78 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight
10,533.00 lbs (4,777.69 kg)
×
Stay Ahead of the Market
Get weekly equipment news, auction updates, and dealer insights — trusted by thousands of industry professionals.