Caterpillar 299D3 vs Kubota SVL97-2
The Kubota SVL97-2 is 88 lb (1%) heavier than the Caterpillar 299D3: 11,552 lb (5,240 kg) versus 11,464 lb (5,200 kg).
Caterpillar 299D3
Operating weight
11,464lb 5,200kg 5.2t
5.73 US tons, 5.2 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 12 ft 11 in × 6 ft 4 in × 7 ft
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Kubota SVL97-2
Operating weight
11,552lb 5,240kg 5.24t
5.78 US tons, 5.24 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 12 ft 11 in × 6 ft 8 in × 6 ft 11 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Caterpillar 299D3 | Kubota SVL97-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 11,464 lb (5,200 kg) | 11,552 lb (5,240 kg) |
| Rated operating capacity | 3,480 lb (35% of tipping load; 4,970 lb at 50%) | 3,200 lb (35% of tipping load) |
| Tipping load | 9,945 lb | 9,143 lb |
| Ground pressure | 5.3 psi (36.5 kPa) | 4.5 psi (31.0 kPa) |
| Length with bucket | 12 ft 11 in (3.93 m) | 12 ft 11 in (3.93 m) |
| Width | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Height to top of cab | 7 ft (2.12 m) | 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) |
| Height to hinge pin | 10 ft 6 in (3.21 m) | 10 ft 9 in (3.26 m) |
| Engine | Cat C3.8 DIT | Kubota V3800-TIEF4 |
| Power (as published) | 95 hp (71 kW) | 87 hp (64.9 kW) |
| Max travel speed | 8.4 mph (13.5 km/h) | 7.3 mph (11.7 km/h) |
| Lift path | Vertical | Vertical |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Caterpillar 299D3 or the Kubota SVL97-2?
The Kubota SVL97-2 is 88 lb (1%) heavier than the Caterpillar 299D3: 11,552 lb (5,240 kg) versus 11,464 lb (5,200 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Caterpillar 299D3 is narrower: 6 ft 4 in versus 6 ft 8 in.