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2011 Caterpillar 279C For Sale in Lethbridge, Ab

2011 Caterpillar 279C
2011 Caterpillar 279C
2011 Caterpillar 279C
2011 Caterpillar 279C
2011 Caterpillar 279C
2011 Caterpillar 279C
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Machine Info:

Hours:3315
Serial Number:CAT0279CAMBT01836
Machine Location:LETHBRIDGE, AB

Description:

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Joystick Steering, 17.5 in Track Belts, Hydraulic Coupler, Counterweight Kit Selling offsite - Brooks, AB - 145008 Township Road 192, T1R 1C5, - Removal deadline Dec 15, 2026 - Contact Owen Kergen at 403.502.4691 for more information - Buyer responsible for load out and all associated costs Closing Time: 2026-11-30 11:31:00 AM


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The Caterpillar 279C is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and agricultural applications. It features a vertical lift design, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined work areas. The 279C is commonly used with buckets, forks, augers, and other hydraulic attachments through its quick coupler and auxiliary hydraulic system. Caterpillar built the 279C for traction, stability, and performance on soft or uneven ground. It is part of the Cat C-Series compact track loader lineup and is recognized for its versatility in loader and attachment-based work.
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 8 in (20 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 10 ft (3 m)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 8 ft (2 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 96 in (243 cm)
Departure Angle 44 degrees
Ground Clearance 9 in (23 cm)
Height - Top Of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Length - Track On Ground 70 in (177 cm)
Length - With Bucket On Ground 145 in (368 cm)
Length - Without Bucket 117 in (296 cm)
Length With Bucket 12 ft (4 m)
Length With Out Bucket 10 ft (3 m)
Maximum Dump Angle 40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 158 in (401 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel 55 in (139 cm)
Overall Length - Track 89 in (227 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 85 degrees
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 2 ft (1 m)
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump 23 in (59 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket 91 in (231 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler 58 in (147 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear 65 in (164 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket 91 in (231 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear 65 in (164 cm)
Vehicle Width 78 in (198 cm)
Width Over Tracks 7 ft (2 m)
Engine
Aspiration Turbocharged
Bore 3 in (9 cm)
Displacement 201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
Engine Make 2,236
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 @ 2,500 rpm
Stroke 5 in (12 cm)
General Specifications
A Height to top of ROPS (Since 2010) 83 in (2,117 mm)
B Length to coupler (Since 2010) 117 in (2,960 mm)
Blade surface height at level lift arms (Since 2010) 61 in (1,545 mm)
Blade surface height at maximum height (Since 2010) 119 in (3,025 mm)
Blade surface height at maximum height (Since 2012) 119 in (3,025 mm)
Blade surface height at maximum height (Since 2013) 119 in (3,025 mm)
Blade surface height at minimum lift (Since 2010) 5 in (122 mm)
Bore (Since 2010) 4 in (94 mm)
Breakout force - lift (Since 2010) 5,338 lbf (2,421 kg)
Breakout force - lift (Since 2013) 5,338 lbf (24 kN)
Breakout force - tilt (Since 2010) 6,212 lbf (2,817 kg)
Breakout force - tilt (Since 2013) 6,212 lbf (28 kN)
Bucket overall width with edge (Since 2010) 78 in (1,981 mm)
Bumper overhang from axle (Since 2010) 28 in (719 mm)
C Length with bucket on ground (Since 2010) 145 in (3,679 mm)
Carriage height above blade top (Since 2010) 37 in (930 mm)
Carriage overall width without step (Since 2010) 46 in (1,159 mm)
Carriage step additional width (Since 2010) 4 in (106 mm)
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (Since 2010) 116 in (2,937 mm)
D Maximum overall height (Since 2010) 158 in (4,005 mm)
Dig depth with level bucket (Since 2010) 1 in (16 mm)
Displacement (Since 2010) 201 cu in (3 L)
Dump (Since 2010) 3
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (Since 2010) 92 in (2,326 mm)
Engine Model (Since 2010) C3.4 DIT
F Departure angle (Since 2010) 44 deg
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (Since 2010) 40 deg
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (Since 2010) 85 deg
Flywheel Power: Gross (Since 2013) 84 hp (63 kW)
Flywheel Power: Net (Since 2010) 82 hp (61 kW)
Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (Since 2010) 97 in (2,474 mm)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Since 2010) 26 US gal (98 L)
G Wheelbase (Since 2010) 70 in (1,767 mm)
Gross (Since 2010) 84 hp (63 kW)
Ground clearance (Since 2010) 9 in (231 mm)
Ground Pressure (Since 2012) 4 psi
H Hinge pin height at carry position (Since 2010) 8 in (195 mm)
Hinge pin height at maximum lift (Since 2010) 123 in (3,128 mm)
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Dump (Since 2012) 3 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (Since 2012) 4 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (Since 2013) 4 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Raise (Since 2012) 3 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Total (Since 2012) 10 sec
Hydraulic Pressure - High Flow/XPS (Since 2013) 4,061 psi (28,000 kPa)
Hydraulic Pressure - Standard (Since 2013) 3,335 psi (23,000 kPa)
Hydraulic Pump Capacity (Since 2010) 22 US gpm (84 L/min)
Hydraulic Pump Capacity - High Flow/XPS (Since 2013) 33 US gpm (125 L/min)
Hydraulic Pump Capacity - Standard (Since 2013) 22 US gpm (84 L/min)
Hydraulic System Capacity (Since 2012) 15
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank) (Since 2010) 15 US gal (57 L)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity (Since 2010) 11 US gal (42 L)
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump (Since 2010) 94 in (2,395 mm)
K Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (Since 2010) 40 deg
L Floor angle at maximum lift/rack (Since 2010) 85 deg
Lower (Empty, Float Down) (Since 2010) 4
M Clearance at maximum lift/level (Since 2010) 116 in (2,937 mm)
Maximum floor angle - at carry position (Since 2010) 26 deg
Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (Since 2010) 26 deg
Maximum overall height (Since 2010) 164 in (4,155 mm)
Maximum overall height (Since 2013) 158 in (4,005 mm)
N Hinge pin height at maximum lift (Since 2010) 123 in (3,128 mm)
Net Power (Since 2012) 82 hp (61 kw)
No. Cylinders (Since 2010) 4
O Reach at level lift arm/bucket (Since 2010) 55 in (1,387 mm)
One Speed Forward (Since 2010) 0 - 5 mph
One Speed Reverse (Since 2010) 0 - 5 mph
Operating Capacity - 50% Tipping Load (Since 2012) 3,200 lb
Operating weight (Since 2010) 9,810 lbs (4,449 kg)
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (Since 2010) 157 in (3,997 mm)
Overall length with bucket on ground (Since 2010) 150 in (3,819 mm)
Raise (Since 2010) 3
Rated bucket capacity (Since 2010) 1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Rated Engine RPM (Since 2010) 2,500 rpm
Rated operating capacity (Since 2010) 2,240 lbs (1,016 kg)
Rated operating capacity at 35% (Since 2013) 2,240 lbs (1,016 kg)
Rated operating capacity at 50% (Since 2010) 3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
Reach at level lift arm/bucket (Since 2010) 61 in (1,537 mm)
Reach at maximum lift/dump (Since 2010) 28 in (705 mm)
Shank front face reach at level lift arms (Since 2010) 33 in (849 mm)
Shank front face reach at level lift arms (Since 2012) 33 in (849 mm)
Shank front face reach at level lift arms (Since 2013) 33 in (849 mm)
Shank front face reach at maximum height (Since 2010) 15 in (381 mm)
Shank front face reach at maximum height (Since 2012) 15 in (381 mm)
Shank front face reach at maximum height (Since 2013) 15 in (381 mm)
Shank front face reach at minimum lift (Since 2010) 16 in (409 mm)
Stroke (Since 2010) 5 in (120 mm)
Struck capacity (Since 2010) 0 cu yd (0 cu m)
Tipping load (Since 2010) 5,435 lbs (2,465 kg)
Total (Since 2010) 10
Tread Width (per side) (Since 2010) 18 in (457 mm)
Two Speed Forward (Since 2010) 0 - 9 mph
Two Speed Reverse (Since 2012) 0 - 9 mph
Width (Since 2010) 78 in (1,981 mm)
Width (Since 2012) 78 in (1,981 mm)
Width (Since 2013) 78 in (1,981 mm)
Width Over Tracks (Since 2010) 78 in (1,981 mm)
Hydraulic
Pump Flow 22 gpm (84 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 3,335 psi
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power 43 hp (32 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow 22 gpm (83 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3,335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 33 gpm (125 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4,061 psi
Loader
Breakout Force 7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Bucket Capacity 1 cu yd
Operating Load 3,200 lbs (1,452 kg)
Tipping Angle 6,483 degrees
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Ground Contact Area 2504 in2
Ground Pressure 4 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 2,240 lbs (1,016 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 3,200 lbs (1,452 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight 3,465 lbs (1,572 kg)
Tipping Load 6,483 lbs (2,941 kg)
Operational
Alternator Supplied Amperage 90 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 4 gal (14 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Capacity 26 gal (98 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (57 l)
Max Speed - High Range 9 mph (14 kph)
Max Speed - Low Range 5 mph (8 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Operating Weight 9,892 lbs (4,487 kg)
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward 5 mph (8 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed 9 mph (14 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 5 mph (8 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed 9 mph (14 kph)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System 4 gal (14 l)
Engine Crankcase 3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Tank 26 gal (98 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (57 l)
Hydraulic Tank 11 gal (42 l)
Undercarriage
Ground Contact Area 2504 in2
Ground Pressure 4 psi
Length Of Track On Ground 6 ft (2 m)
Weights
Operating Weight 9,892 lbs (4,487 kg)

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