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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	7.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.3 ft
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	8 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	95.6 in
Departure Angle	44 deg
Ground Clearance	9.1 in
Height - Top of Cab	7 ft
Length - Track on Ground	69.6 in
Length - with Bucket	12.1 ft
Length - With Bucket on Ground	144.8 in
Maximum Dump Angle	40 deg
Maximum Overall Height	157.7 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	54.6 in
Overall Length - Track	89.4 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	85 deg
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	2 ft
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	23.4 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket	91.1 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler	57.9 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear	64.6 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket	91.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear	64.6 in
Vehicle Width	78 in
Width Over Tracks	6.5 ft

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	3.4 in
Displacement	201 cu in
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	4.7 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power	42.8 hp (31 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	22 gpm
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	33 gpm
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi
Pump Flow	22.2 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3335 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	7308 lbs
Bucket Capacity	0.6 cu yd
Operating Load	3200 lbs
Tipping Angle	6483 deg

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	7308 lbs
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.7 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	2.7 gal
Fuel Capacity	25.9 gal
Ground Contact Area	2504 cu in
Ground Pressure	4 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.1 gal
Max Speed - high range	8.5 mph (13 kph)
Max Speed - low range	5.1 mph (8 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	9892 lbs
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	2240 lbs
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	3200 lbs
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3465 lbs
Tipping Load	6483 lbs

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward	5 mph (8 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed	8.5 mph (13 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	5 mph (8 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed	8.5 mph (13 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	3.7 gal
Engine Crankcase	2.6 gal
Fuel Tank	26 gal
Hydraulic System	15 gal
Hydraulic Tank	11 gal

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	2504 cu in
Ground Pressure	4 psi
Length of Track on Ground	5.8 ft

Weights

Operating Weight

9892 lbs

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