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The Cat® 249D3 Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard, suspended undercarriage system provides superior traction, flotation, stability and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

15% Additional Space For More Operator Comfort

• Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
• Wider opening door for easier machine entry

PERFORMANCE

• Improved Performance-Tuned Suspension
• Customer Driven Enhancements to Fuel System and Drive Train

SMART

• Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
• Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments – INDUSTRY FIRSTS
• Attachment recognition
• Tailors controls
• Grade Assist

Specifications

Gross Power - SAE J1995:201467.1 hp
Displacement134.3 in³
Bore3.3 in
Stroke3.9 in
Net Power - ISO 924966.5 hp
Net Power65.8 hp
Net Power - SAE 134965.8 hp
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995153 ft·lbf
Engine ModelCat C2.2 CRDI
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load1740 lb
Tipping Load4970 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track1373 in²
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track5.7 psi
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder3907 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track1716 in²
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track4.7 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load2485 lb
NoteOperating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2700 lb
Operating Weight7831 lb
NoteOperating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Length - Track on Ground54.5 in
Overall Length - Track71.2 in
Height - Top of Cab80.3 in
Ground Clearance7.6 in
Departure Angle34.5°
Maximum Dump Angle48°
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)69.1 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground127.3 in
Maximum Overall Height150.8 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.6 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground51.8 in
Length - Without Bucket99.3 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear57.4 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift118.2 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump88.7 in
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)66 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler45.7 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump28.6 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height87.5°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket81.1 in
NoteOperating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, standard flow hydraulics, C0 cab (OROPS, static seat), 850 CCA battery, manual quick coupler, no self level and no optional counterweights (unless otherwise noted).
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift12.2 in
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow26 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3336 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)50.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow18 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)35.5 hp
ROPSISO 3471:2008
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level I
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed5 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed7.6 mile/h
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank15.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System11.9 gal (US)
Cooling System3.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank9 gal (US)
Outside Cab***103 dB(A)
Inside Cab**83 dB(A)
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.
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 (1)Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Air ConditioningThe 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.

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