Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 279D3 is a compact track loader designed for grading, material handling, site preparation, and general construction work in confined or uneven terrain. It features a vertical lift design, high flotation undercarriage, and rubber tracks for improved traction and reduced ground disturbance. The 279D3 is commonly used with buckets, forks, augers, grapples, and other hydraulic attachments. Caterpillar's D3 series includes operator-focused controls, visibility, and service access. The 279D3 is part of Caterpillar's compact equipment lineup and is suited for landscaping, utility, agriculture, and light-to-medium construction applications where maneuverability and stability are required.
| Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift | 124.90 in (317.25 cm) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine | C3.3B DIT Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power HP (KW) | 74 (55) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Gross Power | 74.30 hp (55.41 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Loader Hydraulic Power | 44.00 hp (32.81 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 10,095.00 lbs (4,579.02 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Width IN. (CM) | 78 (198) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50% | 2,220 (1,010) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| ROC @ 35% Tipping Load | 2,220.00 lbs (1,006.98 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| ROC @ 35% Tpg Load | 2,220.00 lbs (1,006.98 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Tipping Load | 6,345.00 lbs (2,878.05 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |