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Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Specs

The Caterpillar 277C is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and work in soft or uneven ground conditions. It features a vertical lift design, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined job sites. The 277C is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and utility work. Caterpillar equipped the model with a diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow for attachments, and a sealed undercarriage to support traction and flotation. The machine is compatible with a range of buckets, forks, grapples, and other work tools for multi-purpose operation on varied terrain.


Cab

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Cab specifications
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

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.90 in (20.07 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.96 ft (2.43 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 95.50 in (242.57 cm)
Departure Angle 42 degrees
Ground Clearance 8.81 in (22.38 cm)
Height - Top Of Cab 6.94 ft (2.12 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 6.94 ft (2.12 m)
Length - Track On Ground 71.20 in (180.85 cm)
Length - With Bucket On Ground 145.40 in (369.32 cm)
Length - Without Bucket 117.20 in (297.69 cm)
Length With Bucket 12.12 ft (3.69 m)
Length With Out Bucket 9.76 ft (2.97 m)
Maximum Dump Angle 40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 157.40 in (399.80 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel 55.40 in (140.72 cm)
Overall Length - Track 90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 85 degrees
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 2.03 ft (0.62 m)
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump 24.30 in (61.72 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket 91.70 in (232.92 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler 58.50 in (148.59 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear 64.00 in (162.56 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket 91.74 in (233.02 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear 64.06 in (162.71 cm)
Vehicle Width 78.00 in (198.12 cm)
Width Over Tracks 6.50 ft (1.98 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Engine specifications
Bore 3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement 201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model C3.4 DIT
Engine Power - Iso 14396 83.00 hp (61.89 kw)
Gross Power 84.00 hp (62.64 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995 84.00 hp (62.64 kw)
Net Power 82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269 83.00 hp (61.89 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec 83.00 hp (61.89 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349 82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2500 rpm
Stroke 4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow 22.20 gpm (84.03 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335.9 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power 42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow 22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force 7,308.00 lbs (3,314.86 kg)
Operating Load 7,054.80 lbs (3,200.01 kg)
Tipping Angle 14715.9 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 7,308.00 lbs (3,314.86 kg)
Ground Contact Area 2542 in2
Ground Pressure 3.7 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 2,337.00 lbs (1,060.05 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 3,200.00 lbs (1,451.50 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight 3,571.00 lbs (1,619.78 kg)
Tipping Load 6,675.00 lbs (3,027.73 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 90 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Fuel Capacity 25.90 gal (98.03 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Max Speed - High Range 9.30 mph (14.97 kph)
Max Speed - Low Range 5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Operating Weight 9,495.00 lbs (4,306.86 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward 5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option 9.30 mph (14.97 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option 9.30 mph (14.97 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Crankcase 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank 26.00 gal (98.41 l)
Hydraulic System 15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Hydraulic Tank 11.00 gal (41.64 l)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area 2542 in2
Ground Pressure 3.7 psi
Length Of Track On Ground 5.94 ft (1.81 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 277C Compact Track Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight 9,495.00 lbs (4,306.86 kg)
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