- Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 299D ➔
The Caterpillar 299D is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and utility work. It features a vertical lift design, high flotation undercarriage, and rubber tracks for improved traction and reduced ground disturbance on soft or uneven terrain. The 299D is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow for attachments, and a sealed, pressurized cab for operator comfort. Its compact size supports maneuverability in confined job sites while maintaining lift capacity and breakout force for demanding applications. The model is used with buckets, forks, augers, and other hydraulic attachments.
Cab
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I
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| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 Level II
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| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8 in (20 cm)
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 16 in (40 cm)
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| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 8 ft (2 m)
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| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 94 in (240 cm)
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| Departure Angle | 30 degrees
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| Dump angle | 52 degrees
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| Ground Clearance | 9 in (22 cm)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 7 ft (2 m)
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| Length - with Bucket | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 152 in (386 cm)
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| Maximum Dump Angle | 52 degrees
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| Maximum Overall Height | 158 in (402 cm)
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| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 50 in (128 cm)
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| Overall height | 13 ft (4 m)
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| Overall Length - Track | 89 in (227 cm)
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| Overall Track Length | 8 ft (2 m)
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| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 83 degrees
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 3 ft (1 m)
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| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 31 in (78 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Bucket | 91 in (232 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Coupler | 58 in (147 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Rear | 73 in (186 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - machine rear | 73 in (185 cm)
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| Vehicle Width | 78 in (198 cm)
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Engine
| Aspiration | Turbocharged
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| Bore | 4 in (10 cm)
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| Displacement | 232 cu in (3,802 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C3.8 DIT (Turbo)
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| Gross Power | 98 hp (73 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 98 hp (73 kw)
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| Net Power | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Stroke | 5 in (12 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard
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| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS
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| Hydraulic Power | 44 hp (33 kw)
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| Hydraulic Power - Calculated | 76 hp (57 kw)
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| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gpm (87 lpm)
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| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi
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| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 32 gpm (121 lpm)
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| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi
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| Pump Flow | 23 gpm (87 lpm)
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Loader
| Operating Load Rating | 3,225 lbs (1,463 kg)
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| Operating Width | 76 in (193 cm)
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| Tipping Load | 8,499 lbs (3,855 kg)
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps
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| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 6,122 lbs (2,777 kg)
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| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 7,552 lbs (3,426 kg)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 4 gal (14 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 31 gal (117 l)
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| Ground Contact Area | 2,463 cu in (40,361 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 4.4 psi
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 16 gal (61 l)
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| Max Speed - high range | 9 mph (14 kph)
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| Max Speed - low range | 5 mph (8 kph)
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| Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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| Operating Weight | 10,898 lbs (4,943 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 2,975 lbs (1,349 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 8,500 lbs (3,856 kg)
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Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 5 mph (8 kph)
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| Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed | 8 mph (14 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse | 5 mph (8 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed | 8 mph (14 kph)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 4 gal (16 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 4 gal (13 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 32 gal (122 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 15 gal (55 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 10 gal (39 l)
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Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 2,463 cu in (40,361 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 4.4 psi
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 10,718 lbs (4,862 kg)
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