# 2018 Caterpillar 279D for Sale in Lewiston, ID **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Call for price - **Listing ID:** 88645308 - **Year:** 2018 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 279D - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 1674 - **Serial number:** GTL05266 - **Location:** Lewiston, ID ## Description 279D CTL TIER 4 FINAL HRC, BATTERY, XTRA HVY DUTY, DISC, CERTIFICATION ARR, (US/CANADA), CONTROL, ISO, PROP, WT, CONVERSION ARRANGEMENT, COUNTERWEIGHT,MACHINE,EXTERNAL, DISPLAY, ADVANCED, LCD, CAMERA, DOOR, CAB, POLYCARBONATE, FAN, COOLING, DEMAND, HEATER, ENGINE COOLANT, 120V, INSTRUCTIONS, ANSI, USA, LIGHTS, HALOGEN, Online Owner's Manual , PACKAGE, PERFORMANCE (H2), PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PL240, QUICK COUPLER, MANUAL, RADIO READY, RIDE CONTROL, NONE, ROPS, ENCLOSED WITH A/C (C3), RUBBER BELT, 2 SPD, TF IDLERS, SEAT BELT, 3", SEAT,AIR SUSPENSION,VINYL,HEAT, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, TRACK,RUBBER,450MM(17.7IN)BLCK ## Manufacturer specifications ### 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 (19.81 cm) - **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) - **Clearance at Max Lift and Dump:** 8.2 ft (2.5 m) - **Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump:** 97.8 in (248.41 cm) - **Departure Angle:** 32 degrees - **Dump angle:** 39 degrees - **Ground Clearance:** 8.9 in (22.61 cm) - **Height - Top of Cab:** 7 ft (2.13 m) - **Length - Track on Ground:** 64.2 in (163.07 cm) - **Length - with Bucket:** 12.2 ft (3.72 m) - **Length - With Bucket on Ground:** 146.2 in (371.35 cm) - **Maximum Dump Angle:** 39 degrees - **Maximum Overall Height:** 159.5 in (405.13 cm) - **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground:** 54 in (137.16 cm) - **Overall Height:** 13.2 ft (4.02 m) - **Overall Length - Track:** 83.8 in (212.85 cm) - **Overall Track Length:** 7 ft (2.13 m) - **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 84 degrees - **Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump:** 22.6 in (57.4 cm) - **Reach at Max Lift and Dump:** 1.9 ft (0.58 m) - **Turning Radius from Center - Bucket:** 88.8 in (225.55 cm) - **Turning Radius from Center - Coupler:** 55.5 in (140.97 cm) - **Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks):** 76 in (193.04 cm) - **Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Width Over Tracks:** 6.4 ft (1.95 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 3.7 in (9.4 cm) - **Displacement:** 203 cu in (3326.58 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** DIT - **Engine Model:** Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) - **Gross Power:** 74.3 hp (55.41 kw) - **Gross Power - SAE J1995:** 74.3 hp (55.41 kw) - **Net Power:** 72.9 hp (54.36 kw) - **Net Power - ISO 9249:** 73.7 hp (54.96 kw) - **Net Power - SAE 1349:** 72.9 hp (54.36 kw) - **Peak Torque:** 195.5 lbs ft (265.06 nm) - **Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995:** 195 ft (59.44 m) - **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) - **Torque Measured @:** 1500 rpm ### General Specifications - **category (since 2020):** COMPACT TRACK LOADERS - **ENGINE POWER HP (KW) (since 2016):** 73 (54) - **MODEL (since 2016):** 279D - **OPERATING LOAD LBS. (KG) (since 2016):** 2,935 (1,331) - **OPERATING WIDTH IN. (CM) (since 2016):** 76 (193) / 78 (198) - **OPERATING WIDTH IN. (CM) (since 2019):** 78 (198) - **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY LBS. (KG) (35%) (since 2020):** 2,055 (932) - **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY LBS. (KG) (50%) (since 2019):** 2,055 (932) ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 76 hp (56.67 kw) - **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 32 gpm (121.12 lpm) - **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 44 hp (32.81 kw) - **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi - **Pump Flow:** 22.8 gpm (86.3 lpm) - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3335.9 psi ### Loader - **Breakout Force:** 7284.1 lbs (3304.02 kg) - **Operating Load Rating:** 2055 lbs (932.13 kg) - **Operating Width:** 76 in (193.04 cm) - **Tipping Load:** 5871 lbs (2663.04 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 (3304.42 kg) - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 24.9 gal (94.25 l) - **Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track:** 2015 cu in (33020.01 cu cm) - **Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track:** 2272 cu in (37231.49 cu cm) - **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 (52.23 l) - **Max Speed - high range:** 7.1 mph (11.43 kph) - **Max Speed - low range:** 4.5 mph (7.24 kph) - **Operating Voltage:** 12 volts - **Operating Weight:** 9892.2 lbs (4487.03 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 2055 lbs (932.13 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load:** 2935 lbs (1331.3 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight:** 3185 lbs (1444.69 kg) - **Tipping Load:** 5870 lbs (2662.59 kg) ### Power Train - **Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed:** 4.5 mph (7.24 kph) - **Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed:** 7 mph (11.27 kph) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 3 gal (11.36 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 24.8 gal (93.87 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 13.7 gal (51.85 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 10.3 gal (38.99 l) ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 2015.1 cu in (33021.65 cu cm) - **Ground Pressure:** 5 psi - **Length of Track on Ground:** 5.4 ft (1.65 m) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 9893 lbs (4487.39 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 279D 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, high flotation undercarriage, and rubber tracks for improved traction and reduced ground disturbance on soft or uneven terrain. The 279D is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary flow for attachments, and a sealed, pressurized cab for operator comfort. Its compact size supports maneuverability in confined work areas while maintaining lifting capacity and attachment versatility. The 279D is part of Caterpillar's D Series compact track loader lineup. ## Photos ![2018 Caterpillar 279D](https://s3.amazonaws.com/equipment.ceg/noimage.jpg)