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Construction / Skid Steer Loaders / Caterpillar / 289D

Ship a Caterpillar 289D skid steer loader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 289D measures 12 ft 2 in long, 6 ft 4 in wide and 6 ft 11 in high at 10,533 lbs (3.71 m ร— 1.93 m ร— 2.11 m, 4,778 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

How this skid steer loader ships

  1. 1. Equipment match: Hotshot or gooseneck ยท Flatbed ยท Step deck ยท Lowboy or RGN
  2. 2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
  3. 3. Permits and escorts: none expected
  4. 4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight
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Machine dimensions

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L 12 ft 2 in ยท 3.71 mW 6 ft 4 in ยท 1.93 mH 6 ft 11 in ยท 2.11 mWt 10,533 lbs ยท 4,778 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-10-31). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

โœ“ Good news for your budget: ships legal on a lowboy or RGN. No permits, no escorts, no oversize surcharges expected.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 289D need?

Hotshot or gooseneck, Flatbed, Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 6 ft 11 in tall the machine sits at 8 ft 5 in on an RGN deck and 11 ft 11 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 289D need oversize permits?

No. At 6 ft 4 in travel width and 10,533 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a Caterpillar 289D be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 289D for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 289D?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Engine Make
DIT
Engine Model
Cat C3.3B
Gross Power
74.3 hp
Net Power
72.9 hp
Peak Torque
195.5 lb ft
Torque Measured @
1500 rpm
Displacement
203 cu in
Bore
3.7 in

Operational

Operating Weight
10533.7 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
3.7 gal
Fuel Capacity
24.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
13.8 gal
Operating Voltage
12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80 amps
Max Speed - Low Range
4.5 mph
Max Speed - High Range
7.1 mph

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - One Speed
4.5 mph
Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - Two Speed
7 mph

Loader

Breakout Force
7290.7 lb
Tipping Load
7599.4 lb

Weights

Operating Weight
10533 lb

Hydraulic

Pump Flow
22.8 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure
3335.9 psi

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
76 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
23 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
44 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
32 gal/min

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
3800 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
2660 lb
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight
4050 lb
Tipping Load
7600 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
7291 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track
2015 in2
Ground Contact Area - With 450 Mm/17.7 In Track
2272 in2
Ground Pressure - With 400 Mm/15.7 In Track
5.2 psi
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