Specification sheet Compact Track Loader Ref caterpillar-249d-multi-terrain-loader

Caterpillar 249D

The Caterpillar 249D is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 7,685 lb (3,485.86 kg), a 65.8 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 2,300 lb (1,043.3 kg), and a tipping load of 4,600 lb (2,086.6 kg).

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Operating weight
7,685lb
3,485.86kg
Engine power
65.8hp
49.07kW
Net Power
Rated operating capacity
2,300lb
1,043.3kg
Tipping load
4,600lb
2,086.6kg

◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders

Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 249D sits below the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 7,690 lb lighter than 75% (n=182)
  • Engine power 66 hp less powerful than 73% (n=167)
  • Rated operating capacity 2,300 lb lower-rated than 63% (n=156)

01 Engine Specification

Net Power 65.8hp 49.1kw
Displacement 134.3cu in 2.3L
Bore 3.3in 83.9mm
Stroke 3.9in 99.1mm
Net Power - Iso 9249 66.5hp 49.6kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995 67.1hp 50.1kw
Engine Model Cat C2.2 CRDI
Net Power - Sae 1349 65.8hp 49.1kw
Peak Torque - 1,500 Rpm - Sae J1995 153lb ft 207.5Nm

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 7685lb 3485.9kg

03 Power Train Specification

Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse 7mph 11.3km/h

04 Weights Specification

Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).

05 Hydraulic System Specification

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 18 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 35.5hp 26.5kw
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 50.9hp 38kw
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow 26 gal/min

06 Operating Specifications Specification

Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 2300lb 1043.3kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 1610lb 730.3kg
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight 2500lb 1134kg
Tipping Load 4600lb 2086.6kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 3963lb 1797.6kg
Ground Contact Area - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track 1716in2 1.2m2
Ground Pressure - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track 4.6 psi
Ground Contact Area - With 320 Mm/12.6 In Track 1373in2 0.9m2
Ground Pressure - With 320 Mm/12.6 In Track 5.6 psi

07 Service Refill Capacities Specification

Cooling System 3.2gal 12.2L
Fuel Tank 15.1gal 57.2L
Hydraulic Tank 9gal 34.1L
Engine Crankcase 2.6gal 9.9L
Hydraulic System 11.9gal 45.1L

08 Cab Specification

Rops ISO 3471:2008
Fops ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Fops Level Ii ISO 3449:2005 Level II

09 Air Conditioning System Specification

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.

10 Noise Level Specification

Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2) **The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (3) ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Inside Cab** 83 dB(A)
Outside Cab*** 103 dB(A)

11 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance 0.64ft in 193.04mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 8.6in 218.44mm
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 12.2in 309.88mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 88.7in 2252.98mm
Departure Angle 34.5 degrees
Length - Track On Ground 54.5in 1384.3mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground 127.3in 3233.42mm
Length - Without Bucket 99.3in 2522.22mm
Maximum Dump Angle 48 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 150.81in 3830.32mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel To Ground 51.8in 1315.72mm
Overall Length - Track 71.2in 1808.48mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 87.5 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 28.6in 726.44mm
Turning Radius From Center - Bucket 81.1in 2059.94mm
Turning Radius From Center - Coupler 45.7in 1160.78mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear 57.4in 1457.96mm
Vehicle Width (320 Mm/12.6 In Tracks) 66in 1676.4mm
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 880 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Vehicle Width (400 Mm/15.7 In Tracks) 69.1in 1755.14mm

Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.