Caterpillar 289D3 specifications
Compact track loader · D3
Documented market: North America included; document states Am North, EU, APD, ANZP, HRC. Applicability and evidence
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
10,688 lb / 4,848 kgPublished
Base configuration in dimension-page footnote.
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
78.0 in / 1,981 mmPublished
Vehicle width for the track configuration named in the row, not bucket width.
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
72.9–74.3 hp / 54.4–55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedGross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
- 72.9 hp / 54.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedNet Power (SAE J1349:2011)
- 73.7 hp / 54.9 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedNet Power (ISO 9249:2007)
- Rated operating capacity
2,890–4,370 lb / 1,315–1,985 kg
Multiple configurations or rating bases. 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings remain separate.
- 2,890 lb / 1,315 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load
- 4,130 lb / 1,880 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load
- 4,370 lb / 1,985 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 50%)
- Tipping load
8,255 lb / 3,750 kgPublished
Base configuration without optional counterweight.
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified
Standard hydraulic flow; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type.
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow
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
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating Weight Base configuration in dimension-page footnote. Published: 4848 kg / 10,688 lb | 10,688 lb / 4,848 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) Vehicle width for the track configuration named in the row, not bucket width. Published: 1981 mm / 78.0 in PDF p. 16 · Dimensions · 289D3 · Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) | 78.0 in / 1,981 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to Top of Cab Height to top of cab, not maximum raised height. Published: 2113 mm / 83.2 in | 83.2 in / 2,113 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with Bucket on Ground Length with bucket on ground. Published: 3714 mm / 146.2 in PDF p. 16 · Dimensions · 289D3 · Length with Bucket on Ground | 146.2 in / 3,714 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without Bucket Without bucket; source does not state that every attachment is removed. Published: 2995 mm / 117.9 in | 117.9 in / 2,995 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported · Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) Gross engine power; Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014). Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp | 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) Net engine power; Net Power (SAE J1349:2011). Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 54.4 kW / 72.9 hp | 72.9 hp / 54.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) Net engine power; Net Power (ISO 9249:2007). Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 54.9 kW / 73.7 hp | 73.7 hp / 54.9 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 35% tipping-load rating, without optional counterweight. Published: 1315 kg / 2,890 lb PDF p. 11 · Operating Specifications · 289D3 · Rated Operating Capacity at 35% Tipping Load | 2,890 lb / 1,315 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load 50% tipping-load rating, without optional counterweight. Published: 1880 kg / 4,130 lb PDF p. 11 · Operating Specifications · 289D3 · Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load | 4,130 lb / 1,880 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight (at 50%) Optional counterweight, expressly rated at 50% tipping load; counterweight mass is not stated in the row. Published: 1985 kg / 4,370 lb | 4,370 lb / 1,985 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping Load Base configuration without optional counterweight. Published: 3750 kg / 8,255 lb | 8,255 lb / 3,750 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Flow Standard hydraulic flow; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gal/min PDF p. 12 · Hydraulic System: 279D3 and 289D3: Standard · 289D3 · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow High Flow XPS hydraulic configuration; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type. Published: 121 L/min / 32 gal/min PDF p. 12 · Hydraulic System: 279D3 and 289D3: High Flow XPS · 289D3 · Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 32 gpm / 121 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure Standard hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,336 psi PDF p. 12 · Hydraulic System: 279D3 and 289D3: Standard · 289D3 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow XPS hydraulic system. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4,061 psi | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Document edition and build number do not establish a complete model-year or serial-number range. Published unit pairs are retained without calculation.
Source footnotes
PDF p. 16 basis: 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 80-inch low profile bucket, 450 mm (17.7 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; dimensions approximate.
Applies to operating weight, machine width, height, length with bucket, length without bucket / attachment, rated operating capacity (3 rows), tipping load.
Net power at flywheel 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. 2026-10-28: second comparison of every figure against its cited page, column and row by Claude and AI agents, with the manufacturer documents re-downloaded and rendered (Bobcat pages read in both US and Metric views); corrections recorded in docs/research/wave3a-source-review.md. No independent human review.