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Caterpillar 279D Compact Track Loader

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

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.

Cab

FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.8 in (20 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.5 ft (3 m)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	8.2 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	97.8 in (248 cm)
Departure Angle	32 degrees
Dump angle	39 degrees
Ground Clearance	8.9 in (23 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	7 ft (2 m)
Length - Track on Ground	64.2 in (163 cm)
Length - with Bucket	12.2 ft (4 m)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	146.2 in (371 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle	39 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	159.5 in (405 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	54 in (137 cm)
Overall Height	13.2 ft (4 m)
Overall Length - Track	83.8 in (213 cm)
Overall Track Length	7 ft (2 m)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	84 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	22.6 in (57 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	1.9 ft (1 m)
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	88.8 in (226 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	55.5 in (141 cm)
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)	76 in (193 cm)
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)	78 in (198 cm)
Width Over Tracks	6.4 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore	3.7 in (9 cm)
Displacement	203 cu in (0 cu m)
Engine Make	DIT
Engine Model	Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Gross Power	74.3 hp (55 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	74.3 hp (55 kw)
Net Power	72.9 hp (54 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	73.7 hp (55 kw)
Net Power - SAE 1349	72.9 hp (54 kw)
Peak Torque	195.5 lbs ft
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	195 ft (59 m)
Stroke	4.7 in (12 cm)
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	76 hp (57 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	32 gpm (121 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	44 hp (33 kw)
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Pump Flow	22.8 gpm (86 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	7284.1 lbs (3,304 kg)
Operating Load Rating	2055 lbs (932 kg)
Operating Width	76 in (193 cm)
Tipping Load	5871 lbs (2,663 kg)

Noise Level

Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
Note (1)	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (3)	***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab**	103 dB(A)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	7285 lbs (3,304 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.7 gal (14 l)
Fuel Capacity	24.9 gal (94 l)
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	2015 cu in (0 cu m)
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	2272 cu in (0 cu m)
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	4.9 psi
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	4.4 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	13.8 gal (52 l)
Max Speed - high range	7.1 mph (11 kph)
Max Speed - low range	4.5 mph (7 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	9892.2 lbs (4,487 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	2055 lbs (932 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	2935 lbs (1,331 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3185 lbs (1,445 kg)
Tipping Load	5870 lbs (2,663 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	4.5 mph (7 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	7 mph (11 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	3.7 gal (14 l)
Engine Crankcase	3 gal (11 l)
Fuel Tank	24.8 gal (94 l)
Hydraulic System	13.7 gal (52 l)
Hydraulic Tank	10.3 gal (39 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	2015.1 cu in (0 cu m)
Ground Pressure	5 psi
Length of Track on Ground	5.4 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight

9893 lbs (4,487 kg)

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