# Caterpillar 279C for Sale in Salem, VA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $34,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 73386052 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 279C - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 1987 - **Serial number:** MBT03099 - **Location:** Salem, VA ## Description 2 Speed Travel, AUXILIARY HYD FLOW, HIGH, BELT, SEAT, 2", Bucket, CONVERSION ARRANGEMENT, DOOR, CAB, POLYCARBONATE, Engine, ENGINE, TIER 3 COMPLIANT, HYDRAULICS, HIGH FLOW XPS, INSTRUCTIONS, ANSI, NACD, INSTRUCTIONS, ENGLISH, Online Owner's Manual , PACKAGE, PERFORMANCE, TL2, QUICK COUPLER, HYDRAULIC, RADIO READY, ROPS, ENCLOSED WITH A/C (C3), SEAT, COMFORT, AIR SUSPENSION ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### SAFETY ITEMS - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** Yes - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Coolers:** Good - **Fan:** Good - **Radiator:** Good - **Water Pump:** Good ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** No - **Ether Aid:** No ### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS - **Angle Broom:** No - **Auger:** No - **Cold Planer:** No - **Hammer:** No - **Pick-up Broom:** No - **Stump Grinder:** No - **Trencher:** No - **Wheel Saw:** No ### BUCKET - **Bucket Bottom:** Good - **Bucket Linkage:** Good - **Bucket Sides:** Good - **Cutting Edges:** Good - **Loader Frame:** Good - **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good - **Quick Coupler:** Good - **Teeth / Adapters:** Poor ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **Wheel Saw:** Overall machine in fair condition. Needs work in some areas. - **Wheel Saw:** Machine has issues when driving forward. Machine goes sluggish & slow, have to accerlate pedal all the way for it to move forward at a decent pace. Could be related to logged code, inket air restriction. It would need further diagnosing. ## Manufacturer specifications ### 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 (19.56 cm) - **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.27 ft (3.13 m) - **Clearance At Max Lift And Dump:** 7.97 ft (2.43 m) - **Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump:** 95.6 in (242.82 cm) - **Departure Angle:** 44 degrees - **Ground Clearance:** 9.1 in (23.11 cm) - **Height - Top Of Cab:** 6.95 ft (2.12 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 6.95 ft (2.12 m) - **Length - Track On Ground:** 69.6 in (176.78 cm) - **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 144.81 in (367.82 cm) - **Length - Without Bucket:** 116.5 in (295.91 cm) - **Length With Bucket:** 12.08 ft (3.68 m) - **Length With Out Bucket:** 9.72 ft (2.96 m) - **Maximum Dump Angle:** 40 degrees - **Maximum Overall Height:** 157.7 in (400.56 cm) - **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel:** 54.6 in (138.68 cm) - **Overall Length - Track:** 89.4 in (227.08 cm) - **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 85 degrees - **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 1.95 ft (0.59 m) - **Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump:** 23.4 in (59.44 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Bucket:** 91.1 in (231.39 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Coupler:** 57.9 in (147.07 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Rear:** 64.6 in (164.08 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket:** 91.11 in (231.42 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear:** 64.57 in (164.01 cm) - **Vehicle Width:** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Width Over Tracks:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged - **Bore:** 3.4 in (8.64 cm) - **Displacement:** 201 cu in (3293.81 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C3.4 DIT - **Engine Model:** Cat C3.4T - **Gross Power:** 84 hp (62.64 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 84 hp (62.64 kw) - **Net Power:** 82 hp (61.15 kw) - **Net Power - Sae 1349:** 82 hp (61.15 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 4 - **Power Measured @:** 2500 rpm - **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) ### Hydraulic - **Pump Flow:** 22.2 gpm (84.03 lpm) - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3335 psi ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Flow (1):** Standard - **Hydraulic Flow (2):** High Flow XPS - **Hydraulic Power:** 42.8 hp (31.92 kw) - **Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm) - **Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi - **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 33 gpm (124.91 lpm) - **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 4061 psi ### Loader - **Breakout Force:** 7308 lbs (3314.29 kg) - **Bucket Capacity:** 0.6 cu yd - **Operating Load:** 3200 lbs (1451.25 kg) - **Tipping Angle:** 6483 degrees ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 7308 lbs (3314.29 kg) - **Ground Contact Area:** 2504 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 4 psi - **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 2240 lbs (1015.87 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load:** 3200 lbs (1451.25 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight:** 3465 lbs (1571.43 kg) - **Tipping Load:** 6483 lbs (2940.14 kg) ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 90 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 2.7 gal (10.22 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 25.9 gal (98.03 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l) - **Max Speed - High Range:** 8.5 mph (13.68 kph) - **Max Speed - Low Range:** 5.1 mph (8.21 kph) - **Operating Voltage:** 12 V - **Operating Weight:** 9892 lbs (4486.17 kg) ### Power Train - **Travel Speed Forward:** 5 mph (8.05 kph) - **Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed:** 8.5 mph (13.68 kph) - **Travel Speed Reverse:** 5 mph (8.05 kph) - **Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed:** 8.5 mph (13.68 kph) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 26 gal (98.41 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 15 gal (56.78 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 11 gal (41.64 l) ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 2504 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 4 psi - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 5.8 ft (1.77 m) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 9892 lbs (4486.17 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 279C is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, site preparation, and general construction work. It features a vertical lift design, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for operation in confined spaces and on uneven ground. The 279C is commonly used in landscaping, utility, agriculture, and light demolition applications. Caterpillar equipped the model with a diesel engine, hydraulic attachment capability, and operator controls suited for loader and attachment tasks. As part of the Cat compact track loader line, the 279C is recognized for traction, flotation, and versatility across a range of jobsite conditions. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 279C](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMjk0MjVmOGViMmRmNDBlZWNjMjNmZGEwMjUyNTc2YyYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjE3NTk2) ![Caterpillar 279C photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZDU3ZDUwODU4ZjRlODIxYjcxZjIzM2E2ZjBhOTBkMSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjE4ODc3) ![Caterpillar 279C photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZWI3NzNlMTI0MGU1ZTI1ZGYxY2MwMDRjN2U0YWE0NyYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjc4MDY=) ![Caterpillar 279C photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNjc2ZDhhMjI3NDQ2Y2YxOTY3NDFlYTU4N2Y3Mzk4MiYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjMzMDg2) ![Caterpillar 279C photo 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