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2009-2015
3,314.86 kg Breakout force - tilt cylinder
0.46 cu m Bucket capacity
70.1 kw Gross power
2.5 m Loader dump height
1,882.41 kg Lifting capacity
4,867 kg Operating weight

A top-tier vertical-lift compact track loader, the Cat 299 combines high engine output with smart attachment control for demanding jobsite work. With over 1.8 tons rated lift and Cat SMART hydraulics, it’s built for heavy material handling and advanced work tools.

Gross power 70.1 kW

Operating weight ~4,867 kg

Rated lifting capacity 1,882.41 kg

Loader dump height 2.5 m

Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m

Breakout force (tilt cylinder) ~3,314.86 kg

Price range AED 110K–140K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 140,000

Starting from

AED 110,000

Cat 299 technical specifications

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Cat 299C

Cat 299D

Cat 299D2

Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 90 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 100 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Bore 9.4 cm
Bore 9.91 cm
Bore 9.91 cm
Displacement 3,293.81 cu cm
Displacement 3,801.81 cu cm
Displacement 3,801.81 cu cm
Gross power 70.1 kw
Gross power 79.05 kw
Gross power 79.05 kw
Net power 67.11 kw
Net power 70.84 kw
Net power 70.84 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke 11.94 cm
Max torque -
Max torque -
Max torque 74.98 Nm
Years 2009-2015
Years 2009-2015
Years 2009-2015
Market Average AED 140,000
Market Average AED 140,000
Market Average AED 140,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 110,000
Operating specifications
Angle of departure 38 º
Angle of departure 30 º
Angle of departure 33 º
Cab FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Cab FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Cab FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Cab FOPS level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Cab FOPS level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab FOPS level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Cab ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Cab ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Cab ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Dump angle 51 º
Dump angle 52 º
Dump angle 54 º
Rack back angle 83 º
Rack back angle 83 º
Rack back angle 81 º
Air conditioning -
Air conditioning -
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.
Loader
Breakout force - lift cylinder 3,314.86 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder 2,776.9 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder 2,795.04 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 3,314.86 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 3,425.53 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 3,297.62 kg
Loader dump height 2.5 m
Loader dump height 2.44 m
Loader dump height 2.4 m
Loader dump reach 0.79 m
Loader dump reach 0.79 m
Loader dump reach 0.85 m
General
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity -
Engine model Cat C3.4T
Engine model Cat C3.8 DIT (Turbo)
Engine model Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
Lifting capacity 1,882.41 kg
Lifting capacity 1,349.44 kg
Lifting capacity 2,086.53 kg
Max horizontal reach 1.27 m
Max horizontal reach 1.28 m
Max horizontal reach 1.32 m
Max speed forward 13.68 kph
Max speed forward 13.68 kph
Max speed forward 13.52 kph
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating weight 4,867 kg
Operating weight 4,861 kg
Operating weight -
Tipping load 3,782 kg
Tipping load 3,855 kg
Tipping load 4,173 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Cooling fluid cap 15.52 liter
Engine crankcase 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 13.25 liter
Engine crankcase 13.25 liter
Fuel cap 98.03 liter
Fuel cap 117.34 liter
Fuel cap 121.88 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 61.32 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 54.88 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 10.22 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap -
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.23 m
Ground clearance 0.22 m
Ground clearance 0.24 m
Height - top of cab 2.13 m
Height - top of cab 2.13 m
Height - top of cab 2.13 m
Length with bucket 3.84 m
Length with bucket 3.14 m
Length with bucket 3.93 m
Max height to hinge pin 19.56 cm
Max height to hinge pin 20.07 cm
Max height to hinge pin 18.03 cm
Overall Width 1.98 m
Overall Width 1.98 m
Overall Width 1.93 m
Turning radius 1.78 m
Turning radius 1.85 m
Turning radius 1.88 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks -
Length without Bucket -
Length without Bucket -
Length without Bucket 3.19 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 41,033.3 cu cm
Ground contact area 40,361.43 cu cm
Ground contact area 40,361.43 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure 0.32 bar
Track length 1.77 m
Track length 2.29 m
Track length 2.27 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 124.91 lpm
Pump flow cap 121.12 lpm
Pump flow cap 121.12 lpm
Pump type High Flow XPS
Pump type High Flow XPS
Pump type -
Relief valve pressure 279.99 bar
Relief valve pressure 279.99 bar
Relief valve pressure 279.99 bar
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Cat 299 expert review

Reviewed by Adrien E. on January 28, 2026

Overview

The Cat 299 vertical-lift CTL delivers 1,882 kg rated lift with 70.1 kW of power, pairing SMART hydraulics and a larger cab for advanced attachment work.

Pros High rated lift, SMART hydraulics simplify attachment use, larger cab improves comfort.
Cons Added electronics increase complexity and ownership costs.

Efficiency

The 70.1 kW engine and 3,314 kg breakout support heavy loading and high-flow attachment work.

In Cabin

A 15% larger cab and wider door improve access and long-shift comfort.

In Comparison

Compared with Cat 289 and Cat 297, the 299 leads in lift and attachment intelligence.

Final Verdict

A 4-star compact track loader built for tech-driven material handling and specialty applications.

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Cat 299 owner rating

Cat 299 Compact track loaders [2009-2015]

2009-2015

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.7
performance

5.0

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

67 %

4 stars

33 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
SMART hydraulics make swapping and running attachments fast and painless
Cons
More electronics mean troubleshooting takes longer.
performance

5.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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Cat 299 similar models

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Cat 299C
299C
Cat 289C
289C
Cat 297C
297C
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 90 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 90 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 90 Amh
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Bore 9.4 cm
Bore 9.4 cm
Bore 9.4 cm
Displacement 3,293.81 cu cm
Displacement 3,293.81 cu cm
Displacement 3,293.81 cu cm
Gross power 70.1 kw
Gross power 62.64 kw
Gross power 70.1 kw
Net power 67.11 kw
Net power 61.15 kw
Net power 67.11 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke 11.94 cm
Years 2009-2015
Years 2009-2016
Years 2007-2012
Market Average AED 140,000
Market Average AED 265,000
Market Average AED 148,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 210,000
Price AED 107,000
Operating specifications
Angle of departure 38 º
Angle of departure 44 º
Angle of departure 35 º
Cab FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Cab FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Cab FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Cab FOPS level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Cab FOPS level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Cab FOPS level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Cab ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Cab ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Cab ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Dump angle 51 º
Dump angle 50 º
Dump angle 51 º
Rack back angle 83 º
Rack back angle 77 º
Rack back angle 85 º
Loader
Breakout force - lift cylinder 3,314.86 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder 3,314.86 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder 3,314.86 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 3,314.86 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 3,314.86 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 3,314.86 kg
Loader dump height 2.5 m
Loader dump height 2.47 m
Loader dump height 2.5 m
Loader dump reach 0.79 m
Loader dump reach 0.79 m
Loader dump reach 0.79 m
General
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Engine model Cat C3.4T
Engine model Cat C3.4T
Engine model Cat C3.4 DIT
Lifting capacity 1,882.41 kg
Lifting capacity 1,746.33 kg
Lifting capacity 2,068.84 kg
Max horizontal reach 1.27 m
Max horizontal reach 1.28 m
Max horizontal reach 1.27 m
Max speed forward 13.68 kph
Max speed forward 13.68 kph
Max speed forward 14.97 kph
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 4,867 kg
Operating weight 4,701 kg
Operating weight 4,598 kg
Tipping load 3,782 kg
Tipping load 3,502 kg
Tipping load 3,894 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Cooling fluid cap 14 liter
Engine crankcase 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 9.84 liter
Engine crankcase 9.84 liter
Fuel cap 98.03 liter
Fuel cap 98.03 liter
Fuel cap 98.03 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 10.22 liter
Engine oil cap 10.22 liter
Engine oil cap 10.22 liter
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.23 m
Ground clearance 0.23 m
Ground clearance 0.22 m
Height - top of cab 2.13 m
Height - top of cab 2.13 m
Height - top of cab 2.13 m
Length with bucket 3.84 m
Length with bucket 3.69 m
Length with bucket 3.84 m
Max height to hinge pin 19.56 cm
Max height to hinge pin 19.56 cm
Max height to hinge pin 19.81 cm
Overall Width 1.98 m
Overall Width 1.98 m
Overall Width 1.98 m
Turning radius 1.78 m
Turning radius 1.64 m
Turning radius 1.76 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 41,033.3 cu cm
Ground contact area 41,033.3 cu cm
Ground contact area 41,656.01 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure 0.28 bar
Ground pressure 0.28 bar
Track length 1.77 m
Track length 1.77 m
Track length 1.83 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 124.91 lpm
Pump flow cap 124.91 lpm
Pump flow cap 124.91 lpm
Pump type High Flow XPS
Pump type High Flow XPS
Pump type High Flow XPS
Relief valve pressure 279.99 bar
Relief valve pressure 279.99 bar
Relief valve pressure 279.99 bar

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