Caterpillar 249D specifications
Compact track loader · 249D
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 7,685 lb / 3,486 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: North America and Europe are named in the cab note; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IIIB equipment.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
7,685 lb / 3,486 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
66.0–69.1 in / 1,676–1,756 mm
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Width depends on the track: 320 mm (12.6 in) or 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks.
- 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)
- 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): 239D/249D
- 65.8 hp / 49.1 kWNet Power (SAE 1349): 239D/249D
- 66.5 hp / 49.6 kWNet Power (ISO 9249): 239D/249D
- Rated operating capacity
1,610 lb / 730 kg
35% of tipping load
Multiple configurations or rating bases. 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings remain separate.
- 1,610 lb / 730 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load: 249D
- 2,300 lb / 1,044 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load: 249D
- 2,500 lb / 1,134 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight: 249D
The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.
Details and evidence for rated operating capacity- Tipping load
4,600 lb / 2,087 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- 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
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- North America and Europe are named in the cab note; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IIIB equipment.
- 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
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating Weight: 249D 249D is the indented model row under Operating Weight. Published: 3486 kg / 7,685 lb PDF p. 10 · Weights*: Operating Weight · SI / US values · 249D | 7,685 lb / 3,486 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported · Width depends on the track: 320 mm (12.6 in) or 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks) Vehicle width for the stated track configuration; not bucket width. All dimensions are approximate. Published: 1676 mm / 66.0 in | 66.0 in / 1,676 mmPublished |
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) Vehicle width for the stated track configuration; not bucket width. All dimensions are approximate. Published: 1756 mm / 69.1 in | 69.1 in / 1,756 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to Top of Cab Height to top of cab, not maximum overall height. All dimensions are approximate. Published: 2039 mm / 80.3 in | 80.3 in / 2,039 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with Bucket on Ground Bucket on ground; the footnote names a 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket. All dimensions are approximate. Published: 3233 mm / 127.3 in | 127.3 in / 3,233 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without Bucket Without bucket; the source does not say every attachment is removed. All dimensions are approximate. Published: 2523 mm / 99.3 in | 99.3 in / 2,523 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported · Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross Power (SAE J1995): 239D/249D 239D/249D is the indented model-group row under Gross Power (SAE J1995). Gross/net basis retained; horsepower definition unstated. Hydraulic power excluded. Published: 50.1 kW / 67.1 hp PDF p. 10 · Engine: Gross Power (SAE J1995) · SI / US values · 239D/249D | 67.1 hp / 50.1 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power (SAE 1349): 239D/249D 239D/249D is the indented model-group row under Net Power (SAE 1349). Gross/net basis retained; horsepower definition unstated. Hydraulic power excluded. Published: 49.1 kW / 65.8 hp PDF p. 10 · Engine: Net Power (SAE 1349) · SI / US values · 239D/249D | 65.8 hp / 49.1 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power (ISO 9249): 239D/249D 239D/249D is the indented model-group row under Net Power (ISO 9249). Gross/net basis retained; horsepower definition unstated. Hydraulic power excluded. Published: 49.6 kW / 66.5 hp PDF p. 10 · Engine: Net Power (ISO 9249) · SI / US values · 239D/249D | 66.5 hp / 49.6 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported · 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings remain separate.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load: 249D 249D is the indented model row. Printed percentage is the rating basis. Published: 730 kg / 1,610 lb | 1,610 lb / 730 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load: 249D 249D is the indented model row. Printed percentage is the rating basis. Published: 1044 kg / 2,300 lb | 2,300 lb / 1,044 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight: 249D 249D is the indented model row. Counterweight total; percentage is unstated and no increment is added. Published: 1134 kg / 2,500 lb | 2,500 lb / 1,134 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping Load: 249D 249D is the indented model row under Tipping Load. Published: 2087 kg / 4,600 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications*: Tipping Load · SI / US values · 249D | 4,600 lb / 2,087 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Flow Standard-flow row. Unqualified gallons remain ambiguous. Calculated hydraulic power is excluded. Published: 69 L/min / 18 gal/min | 18 gpm / 69 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow High-flow row. Unqualified gallons remain ambiguous. Calculated hydraulic power is excluded. Published: 99 L/min / 26 gal/min | 26 gpm / 99 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported · Standard and High Flow pressure rows are retained separately.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure Standard flow configuration; loader hydraulic pressure. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,336 psi | 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow configuration; maximum loader hydraulic pressure. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,336 psi | 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Cat lists vertical lift for the 249D on page 6. The dimensions and operating configuration for this machine appear on page 12.
- Production years and serial range have not been established.
Source footnotes
Unless the row specifies otherwise, dimensions, operating specifications and weight include full fluids, a 75 kg (165 lb) operator and a manual quick coupler. Optional counterweights are excluded. The 249D has standard hydraulics, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, a 1,676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, an open C0 cab with static seat and an 880 CCA battery. Self-levelling is excluded.
Applies to operating weight, machine width (2 rows), height, length with bucket, length without bucket / attachment, rated operating capacity (3 rows), tipping load.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Specalog: 239D/249D/259D/279D/289D Compact Track Loaders
AEHQ7220-03 (04-2017) · Inspected .
20 PDF pages. Viewer page numbers equal printed specification page numbers.
Specification tables pp. 10–11; 259D dimension table and configuration footnote p. 13.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-11-08: second comparison of every figure by Claude: the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row by script, and every cited table cell read again from the rendered page by separate readers who did not see the transcription; the New Holland viewer pages read by eye. No independent human review.