Caterpillar 279D vs Caterpillar 289D
Two compact track loaders, all 11 fields on the same rows, from the manufacturers' own documents.
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Caterpillar 279D
- Compact track loader · Original 279D; not 279D3. Documented market: North America and Europe are referenced; exact country/configuration availability is not established.
- Caterpillar 289D
- Compact track loader · Original 289D; not 289D3. Documented market: North America and Europe are referenced; exact country/configuration availability is not established.
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Spec for spec
"Highest" (in yellow, with a triangle) marks the top value only where both machines have one supported figure. Ranges and qualified figures are never ranked.
| Caterpillar 279D | Caterpillar 289D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,893 lb / 4,487 kgPublishedPublished operating configuration; see footnote. | 10,533 lb / 4,778 kgPublishedPublished operating configuration; see footnote.Highest |
| Machine width | 76.0–78.0 in / 1,931–1,981 mm2 figures | 76.0–78.0 in / 1,931–1,981 mm2 figures |
| Height | 83.2 in / 2,113 mmPublishedHeight to Top of Cab. Dimensions are approximate.Highest | 83.2 in / 2,113 mmPublishedHeight to Top of Cab. Dimensions are approximate.Highest |
| Length with bucket | 146.2 in / 3,714 mmPublishedLength with Bucket on Ground. Dimensions are approximate.Highest | 146.2 in / 3,714 mmPublishedLength with Bucket on Ground. Dimensions are approximate.Highest |
| Length without bucket / attachment | 117.9 in / 2,995 mmPublishedLength without Bucket. Dimensions are approximate.Highest | 117.9 in / 2,995 mmPublishedLength without Bucket. Dimensions are approximate.Highest |
| Engine power | 72.9–74.3 hp / 54.4–55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified3 figures | 72.9–74.3 hp / 54.4–55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified3 figures |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,055–3,185 lb / 932–1,444 kg3 figures | 2,660–4,050 lb / 1,207–1,837 kg3 figures |
| Tipping load | 5,870 lb / 2,663 kgPublishedTipping load; not rated operating capacity. | 7,600 lb / 3,447 kgPublishedTipping load; not rated operating capacity.Highest |
| Standard hydraulic flow | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecifiedStandard hydraulic flow. Source writes gal/min without stating gallon definition.Highest | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecifiedStandard hydraulic flow. Source writes gal/min without stating gallon definition.Highest |
| High hydraulic flow | 32 gpm / 121 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecifiedOptional High Flow XPS system; maximum flow. Source writes gal/min without stating gallon definition.Highest | 32 gpm / 121 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecifiedOptional High Flow XPS system; maximum flow. Source writes gal/min without stating gallon definition.Highest |
| Hydraulic pressure | 3,336–4,061 psi / 23,000–28,000 kPa2 figures | 3,336–4,061 psi / 23,000–28,000 kPa2 figures |
Full spec sheets: Caterpillar 279D · Caterpillar 289D