Caterpillar 299D specifications
Compact track loader · Original 299D; not 299D XHP, 299D2 or 299D3
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 10,718 lb / 4,862 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Publication footer: NACD, EU, AUZ; printed in U.S.A.; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim / EU Stage IIIB.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
10,718 lb / 4,862 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
76.0–78.0 in / 1,931–1,981 mm
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
- 76.0 in / 1,931 mmPublishedVehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
- 78.0 in / 1,981 mmPublishedVehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)
- Engine power
95–98 hp / 71–73 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
- 98 hp / 73 kWGross Power SAE J1995
- 95 hp / 71 kWNet Power SAE 1349
- 95 hp / 71 kWNet Power ISO 9249
- Rated operating capacity
2,975 lb / 1,350 kg
35% of tipping load
Multiple configurations or rating bases. 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings remain separate.
- 2,975 lb / 1,350 kgPublished35% Tipping Load
- 4,250 lb / 1,928 kgPublished50% Tipping Load
- 4,500 lb / 2,041 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
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
8,500 lb / 3,855 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- High hydraulic flow
32 gpm / 121 L/min
High Flow XPS
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,335–4,061 psi / 23,000–28,000 kPa
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Standard and High Flow XPS pressure rows are retained separately.
- 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublishedMaximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Publication footer: NACD, EU, AUZ; printed in U.S.A.; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim / EU Stage IIIB.
- 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 Configuration is defined in the document footnote. Published: 4862 kg / 10,718 lb | 10,718 lb / 4,862 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) Vehicle width for the stated track configuration; not bucket width. Published: 1931 mm / 76.0 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions*, row 14 · 299D · Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) | 76.0 in / 1,931 mmPublished |
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) Vehicle width for the stated track configuration; not bucket width. Published: 1981 mm / 78.0 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions*, row 14 · 299D · 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 overall height. Published: 2127 mm / 83.7 in | 83.7 in / 2,127 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with Bucket on Ground Bucket on ground; the footnote names a 1981 mm (78 in) dirt bucket. Published: 3855 mm / 151.8 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions*, row 4 · 299D · Length with Bucket on Ground | 151.8 in / 3,855 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. Published: 3136 mm / 123.5 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions*, row 3 · 299D · Length without Bucket | 123.5 in / 3,136 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported · Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross Power SAE J1995 Gross/net and test standard as printed; horsepower definition is unstated. Hydraulic Power (calculated) is excluded. Published: 73 kW / 98 hp | 98 hp / 73 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power SAE 1349 Gross/net and test standard as printed; horsepower definition is unstated. Hydraulic Power (calculated) is excluded. Published: 71 kW / 95 hp | 95 hp / 71 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power ISO 9249 Gross/net and test standard as printed; horsepower definition is unstated. Hydraulic Power (calculated) is excluded. Published: 71 kW / 95 hp | 95 hp / 71 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported · 35%, 50% and optional-counterweight ratings remain separate.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
35% Tipping Load Indented below Rated Operating Capacity:; percentage is the printed rating basis. Published: 1350 kg / 2,975 lb PDF p. 1 · Operating Specifications*: Rated Operating Capacity: · 299D · 35% Tipping Load | 2,975 lb / 1,350 kgPublished |
50% Tipping Load Indented below Rated Operating Capacity:; percentage is the printed rating basis. Published: 1928 kg / 4,250 lb PDF p. 1 · Operating Specifications*: Rated Operating Capacity: · 299D · 50% Tipping Load | 4,250 lb / 1,928 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight Optional-counterweight total; rating percentage is not stated in this row. No increment is added. Published: 2041 kg / 4,500 lb PDF p. 1 · Operating Specifications* · 299D · Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 4,500 lb / 2,041 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping Load Published tipping load; no operating capacity is calculated from it. Published: 3855 kg / 8,500 lb | 8,500 lb / 3,855 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Flow Standard flow configuration. Gallon definition is not stated. Calculated hydraulic power is excluded. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gal/min PDF p. 1 · Hydraulic System: Hydraulic Flow – Standard: · 299D · 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 configuration. Gallon definition is not stated. Calculated hydraulic power is excluded. Published: 121 L/min / 32 gal/min PDF p. 1 · Hydraulic System: Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS: · 299D · Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 32 gpm / 121 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported · Standard and High Flow XPS pressure rows are retained separately.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure Standard flow configuration; loader hydraulic pressure. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3,335 psi PDF p. 1 · Hydraulic System: Hydraulic Flow – Standard: · 299D · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow XPS configuration; maximum loader hydraulic pressure. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4,061 psi | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- July 2013 edition, AEHQ7013 (07-13). Its figures are not combined with the 299D XHP, 299D2 or 299D3.
- Document edition does not establish a model-year or serial-number range.
Source footnotes
*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).
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: Cat 299D Compact Track Loader
AEHQ7013 (07-13) · Inspected .
Tables and diagrams visually inspected. Unknown production years and serial ranges remain null.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-11-05: second comparison of every figure against its cited page, column and row by Claude, with the manufacturer PDF re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row, and the cited pages rendered. No independent human review.