SPECS / COMPARISON
Takeuchi TL230 vs Caterpillar 249d
A detailed comparison of the Takeuchi TL230 and the Caterpillar 249d. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Takeuchi TL23052.2 kW (70.0 HP)
Caterpillar 249d50.1 kW (67.1 HP)
Operating Weight
Takeuchi TL2303855.5 kg (8500 lbs)
Caterpillar 249d3485.9 kg (7685 lbs)
| Specification | Takeuchi TL230 Compact Track Loaders | Caterpillar 249d Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Radial | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2008-2014 | 2015-2022 |
| Horsepower | 52.2 kW (70.0 HP) | 50.1 kW (67.1 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 734.8 kg (1620 lbs) | 730.3 kg (1610 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1701.0 kg (3750 lbs) | 1043.3 kg (2300 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3855.5 kg (8500 lbs) | 3485.9 kg (7685 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2100.1 kg (4630 lbs) | 2086.5 kg (4600 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 3039.1 kg (6700 lbs) | — |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3052.7 kg (6730 lbs) | 1797.6 kg (3963 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 7.3 km (4.5 mph) | 11.2 km (7.0 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 10.9 km (6.8 mph) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 37.9 kPa (5.5 psi) | 38.6 kPa (5.6 psi) |
| Pump Capacity | 68.1 LPM (18.0 GPM) | 68.1 LPM (18.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) | 230.0 Bar (3335 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 58.0 L (15.3 gal) | 45.0 L (11.9 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.0 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 2.6 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 1.9 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 2.6 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar | Cat |
| Engine Model | 4 TNV98-ZNTBL | C2.2 CRDI |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Indirect injection |
| Emissions | Tier 3 | Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 18:5 | 23.3:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 52.2 kW (70.0 HP) | 50.1 kW (67.1 HP) |
| Displacement | 3318 cc (202.5 cu in.) | 2201 cc (134 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.8 cm (3.9 in.) | 8.4 cm (3.3 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 242.7 N∙m (179 ft-lb) | 207.4 N∙m (153 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 16.5 L (4.4 gal) | 12.0 L (3.2 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.2 L (2.7 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75.0 L (19.8 gal) | 57.0 L (15.1 gal) |
| Cab Height | 223.5 cm (88.0 in.) | 203.9 cm (80.3 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 303.0 cm (119.3 in.) | 300.2 cm (118.2 in.) |
| Width | 158.0 cm (62.2 in.) | 167.6 cm (66.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 348.0 cm (137.0 in.) | 323.3 cm (127.3 in.) |
| Dump Height | 237.2 cm (93.4 in.) | 225.3 cm (88.7 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 73.2 cm (28.8 in.) | 72.7 cm (28.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 31.0 cm (12.2 in.) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 41 ° | 48 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 30 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 30 ° | 35 ° |
| Track Width | 32.0 m (12.6 in.) | 32.0 cm (12.6 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | 138.9 cm (54.7 in.) | 138.4 cm (54.5 in.) |
| Track Length | — | 252.3 cm (99.3 in.) |
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