The Caterpillar 229 D crawler excavator was introduced in 1989, with an operating weight of 70,548 lb (32 t), engine output of 158 hp (118 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³). It uses the 3304 DIT engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 1989 • 3304 DIT
Weight: 70,548 lb (32 t)Power: 158 hp (118 kW)Bucket: 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)
Key specifications
70,548 lb (32 t)Operating weight
158 hp (118 kW)Engine power
1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)Bucket capacity
24 in (610 mm)Track width
1989Introduced
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Transport dimensions
Length
35.8 ft
Width
9.8 ft
Height
11.5 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
70,548 lbWeight
158 hpPower
1.7 yd³Bucket
How the Caterpillar 229 D compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
158 hp
44% below avg
1st percentile
Bucket capacity
1.7 yd³
35% below avg
7th percentile
Engine power158 hp
Low 169 hpAverage 284 hpHigh 425 hp
About 44% below the peer average.
Bucket capacity1.7 yd³
Low 1.22 yd³Average 2.62 yd³High 4.05 yd³
About 35% below the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 229 D |
| Introduced | 1989 |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 70,548 lb (32 t) |
|---|---|
| Bucket capacity | 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³) |
Engine and emissions
| Engine manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Engine model | 3304 DIT |
| Engine power | 158 hp (118 kW) |
| Diesel particulate filter | No |
Dimensions and transport
| Transport length | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
|---|---|
| Transport width | 9.8 ft (2.99 m) |
| Transport height | 11.5 ft (3.52 m) |
| Track width | 24 in (610 mm) |
Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.
