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Caterpillar 239D3 specifications

Compact track loader · D3

Documented market: North America included; document states Am North, EU, APD, ANZP, HRC. Applicability and evidence

Key facts

Operating weight

7,434 lb / 3,372 kgPublished

Details and evidence for operating weight
Machine width

66.0–69.1 in / 1,676–1,756 mm

Multiple configurations or rating bases. Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.

  • 66.0 in / 1,676 mmPublishedVehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
  • 69.1 in / 1,756 mmPublishedVehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
Details and evidence for machine width
Engine power

65.8–67.1 hp / 49.1–50.1 kW

Multiple configurations or rating bases. Gross and net power ratings remain separate.

  • 67.1 hp / 50.1 kWGross Power (SAE J1995:2014): 239D3/249D3
  • 65.8 hp / 49.1 kWNet Power (SAE J1349:2011)*: 239D3/249D3
  • 66.5 hp / 49.6 kWNet Power (ISO 9249:2007)*: 239D3/249D3
Details and evidence for engine power
Rated operating capacity

1,530 lb / 695 kg

35% of tipping load

Multiple configurations or rating bases. 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings remain separate.

  • 1,530 lb / 695 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load: 239D3
  • 2,185 lb / 995 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load: 239D3
  • 2,400 lb / 1,090 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 50%): 239D3

The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.

Details and evidence for rated operating capacity
Standard hydraulic flow

18 gpm / 69 L/min

Standard

Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow
High hydraulic flow

26 gpm / 99 L/min

High Flow

Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow
Hydraulic pressure

3,336 psi / 23,000 kPa

Multiple configurations or rating bases. Standard and High Flow pressure rows are retained separately.

  • 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure
  • 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedMaximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
Details and evidence for hydraulic pressure

Documented applicability

Documented market
North America included; document states Am North, EU, APD, ANZP, HRC.
Model years
Not established
Serial range
Not established
Evidence

Detailed specifications

Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.

Operating weight

Source-supported

Operating weight
Observation and evidenceValue

Operating Weight: 239D3

Configuration is defined in the model dimension-page footnote. The model row is indented under Operating Weight.

Published: 3372 kg / 7,434 lb

PDF p. 10 · Weights*: Operating Weight · Metric / US customary · 239D3

Source footnote 1

7,434 lb / 3,372 kgPublished

Machine width

Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.

Machine width
Observation and evidenceValue

Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)

Vehicle width for the stated track or tire configuration; not bucket width.

Published: 1676 mm / 66.0 in

PDF p. 14 · Dimensions* · 239D3 · Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)

Source footnote 1

66.0 in / 1,676 mmPublished

Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)

Vehicle width for the stated track or tire configuration; not bucket width.

Published: 1756 mm / 69.1 in

PDF p. 14 · Dimensions* · 239D3 · Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)

Source footnote 1

69.1 in / 1,756 mmPublished

Height

Source-supported

Height
Observation and evidenceValue

Height to Top of Cab

Height to Top of Cab. All dimensions are approximate; the source does not call this a dimension with all attachments removed.

Published: 2034 mm / 80.1 in

PDF p. 14 · Dimensions* · 239D3 · Height to Top of Cab

Source footnote 1

80.1 in / 2,034 mmPublished

Length with bucket

Source-supported

Length with bucket
Observation and evidenceValue

Length with Bucket on Ground

Length with Bucket on Ground. All dimensions are approximate; the source does not call this a dimension with all attachments removed.

Published: 3234 mm / 127.3 in

PDF p. 14 · Dimensions* · 239D3 · Length with Bucket on Ground

Source footnote 1

127.3 in / 3,234 mmPublished

Length without bucket / attachment

Source-supported

Length without bucket / attachment
Observation and evidenceValue

Length without Bucket

Length without Bucket. All dimensions are approximate; the source does not call this a dimension with all attachments removed.

Published: 2522 mm / 99.3 in

PDF p. 14 · Dimensions* · 239D3 · Length without Bucket

Source footnote 1

99.3 in / 2,522 mmPublished

Engine power

Source-supported · Gross and net power ratings remain separate.

Engine power
Observation and evidenceValue

Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014): 239D3/249D3

Gross/net ratings and their printed standards are kept separate. Horsepower type is not inferred. The model row is indented under Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014).

Published: 50.1 kW / 67.1 hp

PDF p. 10 · Engine: Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) · Metric / US customary · 239D3/249D3

67.1 hp / 50.1 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified

Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)*: 239D3/249D3

Gross/net ratings and their printed standards are kept separate. Horsepower type is not inferred. The model row is indented under Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)*.

Published: 49.1 kW / 65.8 hp

PDF p. 10 · Engine: Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)* · Metric / US customary · 239D3/249D3

Source footnote 2

65.8 hp / 49.1 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified

Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)*: 239D3/249D3

Gross/net ratings and their printed standards are kept separate. Horsepower type is not inferred. The model row is indented under Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)*.

Published: 49.6 kW / 66.5 hp

PDF p. 10 · Engine: Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)* · Metric / US customary · 239D3/249D3

Source footnote 2

66.5 hp / 49.6 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified

Rated operating capacity

Source-supported · 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings remain separate.

Rated operating capacity
Observation and evidenceValue

Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load: 239D3

35% tipping-load basis; no optional counterweights. The model row is indented under Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load.

Published: 695 kg / 1,530 lb

PDF p. 11 · Operating Specifications*: Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load · Metric / US customary · 239D3

Source footnote 1

1,530 lb / 695 kgPublished

Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load: 239D3

50% tipping-load basis; no optional counterweights. The model row is indented under Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load.

Published: 995 kg / 2,185 lb

PDF p. 11 · Operating Specifications*: Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load · Metric / US customary · 239D3

Source footnote 1

2,185 lb / 995 kgPublished

Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 50%): 239D3

Optional-counterweight total, expressly rated at 50%; no increment added. The model row is indented under Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 50%).

Published: 1090 kg / 2,400 lb

PDF p. 11 · Operating Specifications*: Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 50%) · Metric / US customary · 239D3

Source footnote 1

2,400 lb / 1,090 kgPublished

Tipping load

Source-supported

Tipping load
Observation and evidenceValue

Tipping Load: 239D3

Base configuration without optional counterweights. The model row is indented under Tipping Load.

Published: 1985 kg / 4,370 lb

PDF p. 11 · Operating Specifications*: Tipping Load · Metric / US customary · 239D3

Source footnote 1

4,370 lb / 1,985 kgPublished

Standard hydraulic flow

Source-supported

Standard hydraulic flow
Observation and evidenceValue

Loader Hydraulic Flow

Standard hydraulic configuration. The source writes gal/min without defining gallon type.

Published: 69 L/min / 18 gal/min

PDF p. 12 · Hydraulic System – 239D3 and 249D3: Hydraulic Flow – Standard · 239D3 and 249D3 · Loader Hydraulic Flow

18 gpm / 69 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified

High hydraulic flow

Source-supported

High hydraulic flow
Observation and evidenceValue

Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow

High Flow hydraulic configuration. The source writes gal/min without defining gallon type.

Published: 99 L/min / 26 gal/min

PDF p. 12 · Hydraulic System – 239D3 and 249D3: Hydraulic Flow – High Flow · 239D3 and 249D3 · Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow

26 gpm / 99 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified

Hydraulic pressure

Source-supported · Standard and High Flow pressure rows are retained separately.

Hydraulic pressure
Observation and evidenceValue

Loader Hydraulic Pressure

Standard hydraulic configuration. Loader hydraulic pressure, not hydrostatic drive pressure.

Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,336 psi

PDF p. 12 · Hydraulic System – 239D3 and 249D3: Hydraulic Flow – Standard · 239D3 and 249D3 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure

3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished

Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure

High Flow hydraulic configuration. Loader hydraulic pressure, not hydrostatic drive pressure.

Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,336 psi

PDF p. 12 · Hydraulic System – 239D3 and 249D3: Hydraulic Flow – High Flow · 239D3 and 249D3 · Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure

3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished

Configuration and source notes

  • Document edition does not establish a model-year or serial-number range. Published unit pairs are retained without calculated replacements.

Source footnotes

  1. Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).

    Applies to operating weight, machine width (2 rows), height, length with bucket, length without bucket / attachment, rated operating capacity (3 rows), tipping load.

  2. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler/aftertreatment and cooling fan.

    Applies to engine power (2 rows).

Manufacturer sources

  • Caterpillar: 239D3/249D3/259D3/279D3/289D3/299D3/299D3 XE Compact Track Loaders

    AEHQ8269-04 (08-2022) · Inspected .

    Inspected PDF pp. 10-12 specifications, p. 16 259D3/289D3 dimensions and configuration footnote, p. 18 299D3/299D3 XE dimensions and footnote, and p. 24 printed regional coverage. Relevant tables and drawings were rendered and visually inspected.

    Page 18 width is explicitly labelled 299D3 XE only; it is not assigned to 299D3.

Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-10-31: second comparison of every figure against its cited page, column and row by Claude, with the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row, and the multi-model tables read again and rendered. No independent human review.