Caterpillar 289D specifications
Compact track loader · Original 289D; not 289D3
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- North America and Europe are referenced; exact country/configuration availability is not established.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Key facts
Published unit pairs take precedence. Calculated equivalents are marked approximate; unspecified gallon and horsepower definitions stay as published.
Metric display selected.
- Operating weight
4,778 kgPublished
Published operating configuration; see footnote.
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 1,931 mmPublishedVehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- 1,981 mmPublishedVehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)
- Engine power
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 55.4 kWPublishedGross Power (SAE J1995)
- 54.4 kWPublishedNet Power (SAE 1349)
- 54.9 kWPublishedNet Power (ISO 9249)
- Rated operating capacity
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 1,207 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load
- 1,724 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load
- 1,837 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- Tipping load
3,447 kgPublished
Tipping load; not rated operating capacity.
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
86 L/minPublished
Standard hydraulic flow. Source writes gal/min without stating gallon definition.
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
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Operating Weight Published operating configuration; see footnote. Published: 4778 kg / 10533 lb PDF p. 10 · Weights · 289D · Operating Weight Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 4,778 kgPublished |
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Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) Machine width with 400 mm tracks, not bucket width. Dimensions are approximate. Published: 1931 mm / 76.0 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 14 · 289D · Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 1,931 mmPublished |
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) Machine width with 450 mm tracks, not bucket width. Dimensions are approximate. Published: 1981 mm / 78.0 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 14 · 289D · Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 1,981 mmPublished |
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Height to Top of Cab Height to Top of Cab. Dimensions are approximate. Published: 2113 mm / 83.2 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 5 · 289D · Height to Top of Cab Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 2,113 mmPublished |
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Length with Bucket on Ground Length with Bucket on Ground. Dimensions are approximate. Published: 3714 mm / 146.2 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 4 · 289D · Length with Bucket on Ground Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 3,714 mmPublished |
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Length without Bucket Length without Bucket. Dimensions are approximate. Published: 2995 mm / 117.9 in PDF p. 13 · Dimensions, row 3 · 289D · Length without Bucket Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 2,995 mmPublished |
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Gross Power (SAE J1995) Gross power, SAE J1995. Published unit pair; horsepower definition is not independently established. Published: 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp | 55.4 kWPublished |
Net Power (SAE 1349) Net power, SAE 1349 as printed. Published unit pair; horsepower definition is not independently established. Published: 54.4 kW / 72.9 hp | 54.4 kWPublished |
Net Power (ISO 9249) Net power, ISO 9249. Published unit pair; horsepower definition is not independently established. Published: 54.9 kW / 73.7 hp | 54.9 kWPublished |
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Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load 35% of tipping load. Published: 1207 kg / 2660 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications · 289D · Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 1,207 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load 50% of tipping load. Published: 1724 kg / 3800 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications · 289D · Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 1,724 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight Optional counterweight. The percentage basis and counterweight mass are not stated in this row; no basis is inferred. Published: 1837 kg / 4050 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications · 289D · Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 1,837 kgPublished |
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Tipping Load Tipping load; not rated operating capacity. Published: 3447 kg / 7600 lb PDF p. 10 · Operating Specifications · 289D · Tipping Load Source footnoteConfiguration footnote on PDF p. 13: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual-flange front/single-flange rear idlers, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless noted). | 3,447 kgPublished |
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Loader Hydraulic Flow Standard hydraulic flow. Source writes gal/min without stating gallon definition. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gal/min PDF p. 11 · Hydraulic System / Standard · 289D · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 86 L/minPublished |
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Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow Optional High Flow XPS system; maximum flow. Source writes gal/min without stating gallon definition. Published: 121 L/min / 32 gal/min PDF p. 11 · Hydraulic System / High Flow XPS · 289D · Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 121 L/minPublished |
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Loader Hydraulic Pressure Standard hydraulic system; pressure basis as printed. Published: 23000 kPa / 3336 psi PDF p. 11 · Hydraulic System / Standard · 289D · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23,000 kPaPublished |
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow XPS hydraulic system; pressure basis as printed. Published: 28000 kPa / 4061 psi PDF p. 11 · Hydraulic System / High Flow XPS · 289D · Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- AEHQ7220-03 (04-2017); publication date does not establish machine production years.
- This record uses only 289D values. D3 models are outside this record.
- Model-year and serial ranges are unknown. Regional references do not establish that every configuration was offered in every country.
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 (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription and second visual comparison of every covered value, model column, PDF dimension label and configuration footnote against the manufacturer brochure; market and generation limits retained.