{"id":25923,"date":"2019-04-11T09:15:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T23:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25923"},"modified":"2022-06-14T10:10:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T00:10:59","slug":"cat-239d-equipment-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/cat-239d-equipment-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat 239D: Equipment Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we\u2019ve covered the most popular <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/cat-skid-steers-d-series-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D series skid steers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we\u2019ve had a deeper look at the <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/cat-259d-equipment-focus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 259D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and now, we turn our attention to the baby of the family, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/239d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 239D skid steer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let its size fool you, while the 239D may be the smallest of the D series, it still packs enough power to handle most digging and loading tasks around your worksite.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 239D Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat C2.2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gross Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60.2 hp (44.9 kW)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Peak Torque<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">183 Nm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3306 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Rated Operating Capacity:<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>35% Tipping Load<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">651 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>50% Tipping Load<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">930 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Travel Speed<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>(Forward or Reverse)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.2 km\/h<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, the Cat 239D is a little less powerful than the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/259d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 259D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But, it still packs enough punch under the hood to make it a great choice for small workloads around your site. The radial lift design (unique to the 239D and 279D) ensures this skid steer has great mid-lift reach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another benefit of the radial lift design is the versatility it provides. The Cat 239D is powerful enough to handle a broad variety of jobs, and the 930 kg 50% tipping load capacity makes it a great choice for digging and loading tasks or, with optional attachments, a quick and easy way to handle rockbreaking work. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the Cab of the 239D<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While specs are important, so is operator comfort. The cab of the Cat 239D has been designed to be ergonomic and comfortable to work in for long periods of time. Enabling you to be more productive over your workday. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cab comes packed with a range of standard features designed to improve productivity and operator comfort, including: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel level &amp; hour meter gauges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjustable vinyl seat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12v power socket<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjustable joystick controls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electric hand throttle (dial)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage compartment with netting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also warning indicators included to warn you of any errors or issues. Some of the included operator warning system indicators are: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air filter restriction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternator output<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armrest raised\/operator out of seat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine coolant temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine oil pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glow plug activation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic filter restriction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic oil temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park brake engaged<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, for increased worksite and operator security, the Cat 239D cab also features and anti-theft security system with a 6-button keypad.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Equipment for the Cat 239D<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the benefits of the Cat 239D\u2014and the D series of skid steers as a whole\u2014is the range of attachments that are compatible between machines. From augers and backhoes, to angle blades, landscape rakes and stump grinders, the huge range of optional attachments will make the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/239d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 239D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of your most versatile work machines. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than attachments, there is also a selection of optional equipment that help to improve comfort, useability and productivity, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External counterweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotating beacon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed-sensitive ride control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full colour advanced display<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluetooth radio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine block heater<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 239D Price<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price and budget is important for every worksite and business. The Cat 239D is a durable, well-made machine and commands a price tag to match. You\u2019ll find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/239d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used Cat 239D skid steers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for anywhere between $55,00 and $72,000* averaging at $64,165. As always, this will fluctuate depending on age, condition and included attachments. Another great way to find a skid steer is by checking out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/construction-equipment\/skid-steer-335\/skid-steer-auctions-4956\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skid steer auctions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are happening around your area. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure where to begin? Have a look through some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/construction-equipment\/skid-steer-335\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new and used skid steers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find the right model for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Prices are averages taken from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.machines4U.com.au<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Always consult your dealer\/seller before purchasing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Sources: cat.com &amp; 239D product brochure.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So we\u2019ve covered the most popular D series skid steers, and we\u2019ve had a deeper look at the Cat 259D and now, we turn our attention to the baby of the family, the Cat 239D skid steer. Don\u2019t let its size fool you, while the 239D may be the smallest of the D series, it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":25925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7838],"tags":[22714,123],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-25923","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-construction","tag-cat-239d","tag-construction"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25923"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25923\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28972,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25923\/revisions\/28972"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25923"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25923"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=25923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}