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Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Specs

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.

Cab

Caterpillar 289D 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 289D Compact Track Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.50 in (19.05 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 10.43 ft (3.18 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 14.50 in (36.83 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.84 ft (2.39 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 94.00 in (238.76 cm)
Departure Angle 33 degrees
Dump Angle 51 degrees
Ground Clearance 8.90 in (22.61 cm)
Height 6.92 ft (2.11 m)
Height - Top Of Cab 6.94 ft (2.12 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 6.94 ft (2.12 m)
Length 12.17 ft (3.71 m)
Length - Track On Ground 64.20 in (163.07 cm)
Length - With Bucket On Ground 146.20 in (371.35 cm)
Length - Without Bucket 117.90 in (299.47 cm)
Length With Bucket 12.19 ft (3.72 m)
Length With Out Bucket 9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Maximum Dump Angle 51 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 158.10 in (401.57 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel To Ground 50.00 in (127.00 cm)
Note 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).
Overall Height 13.18 ft (4.02 m)
Overall Length - Track 83.80 in (212.85 cm)
Overall Track Length 6.99 ft (2.13 m)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 84 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Turning Radius From Center - Bucket 88.80 in (225.55 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Coupler 55.50 in (140.97 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear 70.70 in (179.58 cm)
Vehicle Width (400 Mm/15.7 In Tracks) 76.00 in (193.04 cm)
Vehicle Width (450 Mm/17.7 In Tracks) 78.00 in (198.12 cm)
Weight 10,533.00 lbs (4,777.69 kg)
Width 6.33 ft (1.93 m)
Width Over Tracks 6.34 ft (1.93 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Engine specifications
Bore 3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement 203.00 cu in (3,326.58 cu cm)
Engine Make DIT
Engine Model Cat C3.3B
Gross Power 74.30 hp (55.41 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995 74.30 hp (55.41 kw)
Net Power 72.90 hp (54.36 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 73.70 hp (54.96 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349 72.90 hp (54.36 kw)
Peak Torque 195.50 lbs ft (265.06 nm)
Peak Torque - 1,500 Rpm - Sae J1995 195.00 lbs ft (264.38 nm)
Stroke 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Torque Measured @ 1500 rpm

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow 22.80 gpm (86.30 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335.9 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 76.00 hp (56.67 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 32.00 gpm (121.12 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 44.00 hp (32.81 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force 7,290.70 lbs (3,307.01 kg)
Tipping Load 7,599.40 lbs (3,447.03 kg)

Noise Level

Caterpillar 289D 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 289D Compact Track Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 7,291.00 lbs (3,307.15 kg)
Ground Contact Area - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track 2015 in2
Ground Contact Area - With 450 Mm/17.7 In Track 2272 in2
Ground Pressure - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track 5.2 psi
Ground Pressure - With 450 Mm/17.7 In Track 4.6 psi
Note 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 4,050.00 lbs (1,837.05 kg)
Tipping Load 7,600.00 lbs (3,447.31 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Fuel Capacity 24.90 gal (94.25 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 13.80 gal (52.23 l)
Max Speed - High Range 7.10 mph (11.43 kph)
Max Speed - Low Range 4.50 mph (7.24 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Operating Weight 10,533.70 lbs (4,778.01 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - One Speed 4.50 mph (7.24 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - Two Speed 7.00 mph (11.27 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Crankcase 3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Tank 24.80 gal (93.87 l)
Hydraulic System 13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Hydraulic Tank 10.30 gal (38.99 l)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area 2015.01 in2
Ground Pressure 5.24 psi
Length Of Track On Ground 5.35 ft (1.63 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 289D Compact Track Loader Weights specifications
Note 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)
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