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Caterpillar 279C Compact Track Loader

Category: Compact Track Loaders (See all Compact Track Loaders for sale)
Manufacturer: Caterpillar (See all Caterpillar Equipment for sale)
Model: 279C (See all Caterpillar 279C for sale)

Cab

FOPS	SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II	SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
ROPS	SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8 in (20 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10 ft (3 m)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	8 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	96 in (243 cm)
Departure Angle	44 degrees
Ground Clearance	9 in (23 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	7 ft (2 m)
Length - Track on Ground	70 in (177 cm)
Length - with Bucket	12 ft (4 m)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	145 in (368 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle	40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	158 in (401 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	55 in (139 cm)
Overall Length - Track	89 in (227 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	85 degrees
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	2 ft (1 m)
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	23 in (59 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket	91 in (231 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler	58 in (147 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Rear	65 in (164 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket	91 in (232 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear	65 in (164 cm)
Vehicle Width	78 in (198 cm)
Width Over Tracks	7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	3 in (9 cm)
Displacement	201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C3.4T
Gross Power	84 hp (63 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	84 hp (63 kw)
Net Power	82 hp (61 kw)
Net Power - SAE 1349	82 hp (61 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Stroke	5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power	43 hp (32 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	22 gpm (83 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	33 gpm (125 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi
Pump Flow	22 gpm (84 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Operating Load	3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
Tipping Angle	6483 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4 gal (14 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Capacity	26 gal (98 l)
Ground Contact Area	2,504 cu in (41,033 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	4 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15 gal (57 l)
Max Speed - high range	9 mph (14 kph)
Max Speed - low range	5 mph (8 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	9,892 lbs (4,487 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	2,240 lbs (1,016 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3,465 lbs (1,572 kg)
Tipping Load	6,483 lbs (2,941 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward	5 mph (8 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed	9 mph (14 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	5 mph (8 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed	9 mph (14 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	4 gal (14 l)
Engine Crankcase	3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Tank	26 gal (98 l)
Hydraulic System	15 gal (57 l)
Hydraulic Tank	11 gal (42 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	2,504 cu in (41,033 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	4 psi
Length of Track on Ground	6 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight

9,892 lbs (4,487 kg)

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