Product Description
Which Width Is Right for Your 249D3?
- Factory-installed width on most 249D3s
- Lower tension on rollers → longer undercarriage life
- Best for hard surfaces: concrete, asphalt, packed gravel
- Better maneuverability in tight spaces
- SKU: B320X86X49Z-CR249D3
- Distributes 249D3's 7,831 lbs weight over a larger footprint
- Reduces psi → less lawn & turf damage
- Ideal for soft/wet ground, mud, landscaping work
- Larger footprint absorbs more impact — softer ride on rough terrain
- SKU: B400X86X49Z-CR249D3
Not sure which to choose? Most 249D3s leave the factory with 320mm tracks. Or just call us at 800-966-6640 and tell us your machine — we'll match you in 30 seconds.
Z-Lug Tread — Is It Right for Your Work?
| Pattern | Best Used For |
|---|---|
| Bar | Flat terrain · large ground contact · stability on firm surfaces |
| Block | General purpose · hardpack · dirt · long pavement runs |
| C-Lug | Mixed terrain · grading · site work · on/off road · concrete & dirt |
| Q-Tread | Multi-directional traction · good all-around performance |
| Split Bar | Bidirectional traction · shock absorption · smooth ride on varied ground |
| Turf | Lawns · landscaping · minimal ground disturbance |
| Z-Lug ✔ | Steep grades · snow · ice · maximum traction applications |
The Z-Lug is the maximum-traction pattern — built for operators working steep grades, snow, ice, or any conditions where grip is the top priority. The aggressive zigzag lug pattern digs in harder than C-Lug or Block, making it the right choice for earthmoving, grading on slopes, and winter work.
Know Your Machine: Caterpillar 249D3 Undercarriage Facts
The 249D3 is a vertical-lift Caterpillar compact track loader with a 2,485 lb rated operating capacity and 2 available track widths — 320mm (12.6") and 400mm (15.7"). At approximately 7,831 lbs operating weight, it delivers strong pushing and lifting performance for landscaping, site prep, grading, and utility work.
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*The product name is intended to describe the correct application and does not indicate affiliation or endorsement of the respective machine maker.
