Ranger 979 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Ranger ➔
Model: 979 ➔

Bucket

Ranger 979 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	5.5 cu yd
Bucket Width	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	10.73 ft (3.27 m)

Dimensions

Ranger 979 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.65 ft (0.50 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.65 ft (3.55 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	29.43 ft (8.97 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	4.11 ft (1.25 m)
Wheelbase	11.32 ft (3.45 m)
Width Over Tires	9.88 ft (3.01 m)

Engine

Ranger 979 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	659.10 cu in (10,800.74 cu cm)
Engine Make	2347
Engine Model	M11-C290
Net Power	289.70 hp (216.03 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Operational

Ranger 979 Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Operating Weight	50,706.40 lbs (23,000.06 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	15,432.40 lbs (7,000.03 kg)
Tire Size	26.5-25-24
Turning Radius	23.30 ft (7.10 m)

Transmission

Ranger 979 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	22.40 mph (36.05 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	14.30 mph (23.01 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Electrohydraulic

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