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2016-2019
1,797.59 kg Breakout force - tilt cylinder
50.04 kw Gross power
2.25 m Loader dump height
0.73 m Loader dump reach
1,043.26 kg Lifting capacity
46.63 Nm Max torque

A step up in lift and reach over smaller Cat CTLs, the Cat 249D delivers stronger material handling with the same compact footprint and refined cab. With over 1,040 kg rated capacity and high-flow hydraulics, it’s built for contractors who want more muscle without upsizing frames.

Cat C2.2 CRDI engine, 50.04 kW gross power

Rated lift capacity 1,043.26 kg

Tipping load 2,086 kg

Loader dump height 2.25 m, dump reach 0.73 m

Hydraulic flow up to 98.41 LPM

Low ground pressure ~0.32 bar

Price range AED 191K–228K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 228,000

Starting from

AED 191,000

Cat 249 Technical specifications

Operating specifications

Air conditioning

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.

Angle of departure

34 º

Cab FOPS

ISO 3449:2005 Level I

Cab FOPS level II

ISO 3449:2005 Level II

Cab ROPS

ISO 3471:2008

Dump angle

48 º

Rack back angle

87 º

Engine

Bore

8.38 cm

Displacement

2200.79 cu cm

Gross power

50.04 kw

Max torque

46.63 Nm

Net power

49.07 kw

Stroke

9.91 cm

Loader

Breakout force - tilt cylinder

1797.59 kg

Loader dump height

2.25 m

Loader dump reach

0.73 m

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

12.11 liter

Engine crankcase

9.84 liter

Fuel cap

57.15 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

45.04 liter

General

Engine model

Cat C2.2 CRDI

Lifting capacity

1043.26 kg

Max horizontal reach

1.32 m

Tipping load

2,086 kg

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.21 m

Height - top of cab

2.04 m

Length with bucket

3.23 m

Length without Bucket

2.52 m

Max height to hinge pin

21.84 cm

Overall Width

1.68 m

Turning radius

1.46 m

Undercarriage

Ground contact area

28120.26 cu cm

Ground pressure

0.32 bar

Track length

1.81 m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

98.41 lpm

Relief valve pressure

230.01 bar

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Cat 249 expert review

Reviewed by Adrien E. on January 27, 2026

Overview

The Cat 249D bridges the gap between 239 and 247, delivering over 1,043 kg rated lift in a compact frame. With nearly 100 LPM hydraulic flow and a modern sealed cab, it targets serious material handling in tight spaces.

Pros Higher lift in a compact frame, refined hydraulics, sealed ROPS/FOPS cab with AC support.
Cons Higher ownership costs and slightly higher ground pressure than smaller CTLs.

Efficiency

The 50.04 kW engine and 98.41 LPM pump support buckets, forks, and attachments, with 1,043 kg rated lift and 2,086 kg tipping load.

In Cabin

Modern sealed cab with ROPS/FOPS certification, available AC, good visibility, and intuitive joystick controls.

In Comparison

Compared with Cat 239 and Cat 247, the 249D delivers the best mix of lift, comfort, and compact size.

Final Verdict

A 5-star compact track loader for contractors who need real lifting power without upsizing frames.

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Cat 249 owner rating

Cat 249 Compact track loaders [2016-2019]

2016-2019

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

5.0
performance

4.7

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.7

features

4.7

5 stars

100 %

4 stars

0 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Noticeably stronger lifting than 239 while staying easy to maneuver.
Cons
Higher purchase and service costs than smaller Cat CTLs.
performance

5.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

5.0

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Cat 249 similar models

Highlight differences
Cat 249D
249D
Cat 239D
239D
Cat 247
247
Operating specifications
Air conditioning 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.
Air conditioning 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.
Air conditioning -
Angle of departure 34 º
Angle of departure 34 º
Angle of departure -
Cab FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Cab FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Cab FOPS -
Cab FOPS level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab FOPS level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab FOPS level II -
Cab ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Cab ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Cab ROPS -
Dump angle 48 º
Dump angle 50 º
Dump angle -
Rack back angle 87 º
Rack back angle -
Rack back angle 37 º
Years 2016-2019
Years 2015-2019
Years 2004-2008
Market Average AED 228,000
Market Average AED 191,000
Market Average AED 145,000
Price AED 191,000
Price AED 144,000
Price AED 130,000
Engine
Bore 8.38 cm
Bore 8.38 cm
Bore 9.91 cm
Displacement 2,200.79 cu cm
Displacement 2,200.79 cu cm
Displacement 2,998.84 cu cm
Gross power 50.04 kw
Gross power 50.04 kw
Gross power 43.25 kw
Max torque 46.63 Nm
Max torque 46.63 Nm
Max torque -
Net power 49.07 kw
Net power 49.07 kw
Net power 40.27 kw
Stroke 9.91 cm
Stroke 9.91 cm
Stroke 10.16 cm
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,600 rpm
Loader
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,797.59 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,800.31 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,603.9 kg
Loader dump height 2.25 m
Loader dump height 2.06 m
Loader dump height 2.1 m
Loader dump reach 0.73 m
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 0.64 m
Breakout force - lift cylinder -
Breakout force - lift cylinder -
Breakout force - lift cylinder 1,365.77 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 12.11 liter
Cooling fluid cap 12.11 liter
Cooling fluid cap 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 6.81 liter
Fuel cap 57.15 liter
Fuel cap 57.15 liter
Fuel cap 64.35 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.04 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.04 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
General
Engine model Cat C2.2 CRDI
Engine model Cat C2.2 CRDI
Engine model Cat 3034 naturally aspirated
Lifting capacity 1,043.26 kg
Lifting capacity 929.87 kg
Lifting capacity 952.55 kg
Max horizontal reach 1.32 m
Max horizontal reach 1.36 m
Max horizontal reach -
Tipping load 2,086 kg
Tipping load 1,859 kg
Tipping load 1,753 kg
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 0.38 cu m
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 12.07 kph
Operating weight -
Operating weight -
Operating weight 3,023 kg
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.21 m
Ground clearance 0.21 m
Ground clearance 0.27 m
Height - top of cab 2.04 m
Height - top of cab 2.04 m
Height - top of cab 2.01 m
Length with bucket 3.23 m
Length with bucket 3.23 m
Length with bucket 3.32 m
Length without Bucket 2.52 m
Length without Bucket 2.52 m
Length without Bucket 2.53 m
Max height to hinge pin 21.84 cm
Max height to hinge pin 283 cm
Max height to hinge pin -
Overall Width 1.68 m
Overall Width 1.68 m
Overall Width -
Turning radius 1.46 m
Turning radius 1.46 m
Turning radius 2.16 m
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks 1.68 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 28,120.26 cu cm
Ground contact area 28,120.26 cu cm
Ground contact area 29,005.17 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.32 bar
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure 0.26 bar
Track length 1.81 m
Track length 1.81 m
Track length 1.52 m
Track width -
Track width -
Track width 38.1 cm
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 98.41 lpm
Pump flow cap 98.41 lpm
Pump flow cap 54.5 lpm
Relief valve pressure 230.01 bar
Relief valve pressure 230.01 bar
Relief valve pressure -
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